SELECTING A DOG

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SELECTING A DOG
If you thinking about new dog think about method of selecting a dog. You should take the time to do some research into dog breeds. You will know more about dog having gone through the search. And if you think you already know what breed you want take new dog.Questions you should consider when choosing a dog.
What kind of dog do you want?
People's have specific needs and ways of life. However it is much easier and a lot more enjoyable to choose a breed of dog that matches your specific lifestyle. The years of your life will be a lot more pleasurable if you select the right breed of dog.

How much space do you have?

It's quite possible to keep a large dog in a small space, provided you can give it plenty of opportunities for exercise outside the house or apartment. But keep in mind that if your house is very small, don't take big dog.

A lot of people feel very strongly that all dogs should live in the house, and just about any dog will do well inside if it's given enough exercise. If your dog will be spending a lot of time outside, you must consider your climate in choosing a breed--some cannot tolerate heat, others are equally incapable of being out in the cold.

If your dog must live outside, be sure that it has adequate (enclosed, covered, maybe even heated) shelter, and make an extra effort to spend time with your dog. And don't expect your big, black, heavily coated Bernese Mountain Dog to live outside in the summer sun!

What size dog do you want?

- Small dogs usually don’t require as much exercise or obedience training and they are easier to take on a trip
- Medium-sized dogs need at least one good walk each day and they should be obedience trained.
- Large dogs usually need a yard and long daily walks and they also tend to intimidate neighbours.

Are you a first-time dog owner?

This question shouldn't be taken to suggest that you shouldn't get a dog if you haven't already had one -- everyone has a first dog at some point. But there are breeds that are not recommended for first-time owners. If you have had dogs before, think about what you liked about them -- it can be very useful information

Does your dog need to get along well with children?

Children not just in your family, but also in the neighborhood. Children and dogs can make a wonderful mix...or a very bad one. You need to spend time training both the dog AND the children to treat each other appropriately. A common question is "What breeds are good with kids?" The answer is that it depends more on how the dog is raised and trained.

6. How much time do you have for walks and how fast do you want to run?
Some dogs don’t need much exercise and some need a lot of vigorous exercise.

Do you want your dog to be a watchdog or be friendly towards strangers?
If you have a lot of visitors, you better have a dog that is friendly to strangers.

Is someone is your family allergic to dogs?
-Some low shedding dogs are called ‘hypoallergenic’ and may not bother someone with allergies.


Do you need a dog that you can leave home alone when you work during the day?
- Some dog breeds can adapt to being left home alone if they are given lots of exercise before you go to work and immediately after you get home.

Are there dogs that can adapt to being a companion for an elderly person that doesn’t go outside in inclement weather?
- Some dog breeds adapt very well to indoor apartment living.There are lots of breed books out there.Pets eBooks
Most of them are picture books, which offer pictures and some very basic information about the breeds, but little else.

Information from breed clubs and advice from fanciers, for that matter -- look for honest information about activity and temperament, not just about sizes, coats, and colors.

Do you know someone who has a dog of your new favorite breed? Does a friend of a friend have a dog you can meet? Is there a dog park, dog beach, or dog run in your area where you could meet some dogs and ask lots of questions? Never buy a dog just because you liked its picture in a book.

Get in touch with the national breed clubs ("parent club") for the breeds you like.

Once you've found your dog

Whatever breed or mix you choose, remember that no breed is perfect. If anyone -- whether it's a book, a breeder, or a poster to a newsgroup tells you that an entire breed has no health or temperament problems, get a second opinion. All breeds have problems, and someone who really cares about the improvement of their breed will be aware of them and tell you what they're doing to ameliorate them. Do lots of research so you can be prepared to ask about the problems specific to your chosen breed, whatever it is.

All dogs should be trained -- the small ones as well as the big ones. A puppy kindergarten or basic obedience class will help you socialize your dog and teach her basic manners, it will make her a better companion, and will help you bond better when you're first getting to know each other.

Don't think that getting a dog with a reputation for being smart will get you out of training, either -- highly intelligent dogs usually need more training than the others rather than less, since they tend to use their fuzzy brains to get themselves in trouble.