Different dog breeds have certain characteristics for which they were bred. You must consider selecting a dog breed that is best suited to your personality, taste, circumstances, family needs and surroundings. Some of the personal environmental issues and factors to consider are as follows :
Ø How much time can you spend with your dog? Dogs are social creatures and require regular Exercise and Grooming. They will not be receptive to being kept in a kennel all day. Similarly, dogs require grooming and nail clipping, which will incur cost or you will have to learn how to perform this function yourself.
Ø How much area in your residence do you have? A small area does not necessarily mean that a small dog is appropriate. However, many dogs can be adaptable as long as you spend a good deal in meeting their needs. Some dogs will require regular exercise while others will be contented to sit and do nothing while you are away.
Ø Can you afford your dog? Regardless of how inexpensive your prospective dog is, you will have to buy food
, pay the vet, pay for registrations, vaccinations, boarding kennels etc. Some breeds are prone to constant medical problems while others may have high maintenance requirements with grooming and husbandry care. All these costs money and you must have the budget for it.
Ø Are you committed to train your dog? Dog Breed selection cannot be done with a view to limit it’s training. Regardless of the dog breed you get, training
will make your dog much more compatible with you and your environment. The benefits of a trained dog are realized when you can take a dog more places with or without disruption to others
Ø What type of dog do you want? There are many pros and cons associated with both the sex and breed of dog. Male dogs are generally more aggressive, prone to dog fighting, more difficult to control and prone to wandering while female dogs are more submissive, easier to train and better with children but prone to mood swings during heat cycles. The dogs sex may not be important and can come down to plain preference. However, Dog Breed selection should be done in light of the fact that dogs will exhibit the traits they have been breed for. Dogs that are bred for scent, herding or retrieving will exhibit these traits.
Ø Would prefer a pure or cross Dog Breed? The advantage of picking a pure bred dog is that you can predicts it’s adult appearance and behavior. With many cross breeds, it is anybody’s guess. Crossbreeds are just as loveable, usually less expensive to buy and may be less likely to show genetic defects than their pedigreed cousins. So on the issue of cross breed versus pure breed, it comes down to personal choice.
Ø How much time can you spend with your dog? Dogs are social creatures and require regular Exercise and Grooming. They will not be receptive to being kept in a kennel all day. Similarly, dogs require grooming and nail clipping, which will incur cost or you will have to learn how to perform this function yourself.
Ø How much area in your residence do you have? A small area does not necessarily mean that a small dog is appropriate. However, many dogs can be adaptable as long as you spend a good deal in meeting their needs. Some dogs will require regular exercise while others will be contented to sit and do nothing while you are away.
Ø Can you afford your dog? Regardless of how inexpensive your prospective dog is, you will have to buy food
, pay the vet, pay for registrations, vaccinations, boarding kennels etc. Some breeds are prone to constant medical problems while others may have high maintenance requirements with grooming and husbandry care. All these costs money and you must have the budget for it.
Ø Are you committed to train your dog? Dog Breed selection cannot be done with a view to limit it’s training. Regardless of the dog breed you get, training
will make your dog much more compatible with you and your environment. The benefits of a trained dog are realized when you can take a dog more places with or without disruption to others
Ø What type of dog do you want? There are many pros and cons associated with both the sex and breed of dog. Male dogs are generally more aggressive, prone to dog fighting, more difficult to control and prone to wandering while female dogs are more submissive, easier to train and better with children but prone to mood swings during heat cycles. The dogs sex may not be important and can come down to plain preference. However, Dog Breed selection should be done in light of the fact that dogs will exhibit the traits they have been breed for. Dogs that are bred for scent, herding or retrieving will exhibit these traits.
Ø Would prefer a pure or cross Dog Breed? The advantage of picking a pure bred dog is that you can predicts it’s adult appearance and behavior. With many cross breeds, it is anybody’s guess. Crossbreeds are just as loveable, usually less expensive to buy and may be less likely to show genetic defects than their pedigreed cousins. So on the issue of cross breed versus pure breed, it comes down to personal choice.
So there you have it! If you are truly committed to being a dog owner, go ahead and shop your ideal pet dog... Cheers!
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