CHOOSING THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOUR FAMILY
Pets can be a wonderful addition to a family, as long as you find the right fit. Dogs come in many breeds, and all have their charms as well as their drawbacks. Finding out which dog breed is a right fit for your family and its lifestyle is very important. The wrong dog can create tension, destruction and eventually end up in a shelter, which are already overcrowded as it is.
First, you should consider whether or not you want a purebred, or mixed breed animal. Families should be encouraged to check their local animal shelters for a mixed breed dog to adopt, before they shell out large amounts of money for a purebred dog. Adopting from a shelter will save the life of a dog that would otherwise end up euthanized.
SIZE OF HOME - SIZE OF DOG - HMMMM???
Second, consider the size of your home and the amount of energy that you have to spend with a dog. Large breed puppies can be very exuberant and are occasionally very clumsy. Improperly trained, these puppies can also be very damaging to your home, so you might want to consider crating.Next, how social is your family? If you are always coming and going then you will need a dog that does not mind a little alone time. Remember though, dogs, no matter how independent, they do need some interaction or they will develop behavioral issues. If you do not have any time at all to spare, skip the dog.
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DOG-GONE PAIN - BE GONE
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HOW MUCH EFFORT ARE YOU WILLING TO PUT IN FOR YOUR DOG ???
After figuring out the basic size and social needs of a potential dog, you will need to figure out the general temperament of the breed as well as their individual needs. Some dogs need minimal grooming for instance, while others need to see the doggy beautician more often than a pageant contestant. If girly frou-frou is not for you, skip the poodles, the Afghans and the other high maintenance puppy dogs.Some are shedders, but that can be minimized with frequent brushing. (Some dogs will actually let you run the upholstery attachment of your vacuum over them, but many will not.) Energetic families need energetic doggies, and laid-back people need laid-back pups. Make sure that the dog you are looking at will be happy in your home.Read up on the breed you are interested in and rate the level of potential fit. This is a long-term commitment we are talking about so don't just fall for the first pair of big brown eyes that bat at you.
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LAST BUT NOT LEAST
MAKE SURE THIS IS THE DOG FOR YOU
Finally, remember, no one dog is always going to be the perfect representative of their breed all of the time. Do not get stuck on the accepted stereotype of the breed, and never get a pet sight unseen. Interact with your potential puppy and spend some real time with him. Make sure that all family members get a chance to meet the dog, and vice versa. Hopefully it is a tail wagging, love at first sight connection for everybody. DOG SUPPLIES
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TELL THE WORLD ABOUT YOUR DOG OR DOGS
GIVE YOUR DOG A SHOUT OUT
EVERYBODY LOVES THEIR DOGS.TELL US A GREAT STORY ABOUT YOUR DOG.LET THE WORLD KNOW HOW WONDERFUL YOUR DOG IS,AND WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU.THANKS FOR YOUR STORIES-KEEP EM COMIN.
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- tooree tooree Sep 30, 2009 @ 7:47 am
- I love my dogs.They really are my best friends.I had four dogs,but last year I had to have Honi-Bear put to sleep.She was 18 years old. Then two weeks ago I had to have Sparky put to sleep. He was 19 years old. I really do miss them. Now I have two dogs. Gracie Mae who is a pomeranian,and Luci-Lu who is a pom a poo.Gracie is 7 years old and Luci is 6 years old.I hope God blesses me with as many years as I had with my other dogs. Love your dogs and be blessed.
