What kind of dogs are you looking for? A family pet or a calm, tolerant and easy-care dog for a single or working couple? Just as everyone is an individual, with a different and unique personality, dogs are different too. Dogs not only have their own personalities, but each dog breed has specific traits that are often very different from other dog breeds.
Before going into detail about the different types of dogs, it is important that you understand one point. Buying a dog is a commitment. They are not like guppies, you can’t forget to feed them and then flush them down the toilet when they die from lack of care. They are not independent. They need regular grooming and must have training if they are to be pleasant to be around. They become insecure and develop behavioral problems if they are not properly trained and cared for. They need shots and have medical needs from time to time. They poop in the yard and chew things they shouldn’t. Puppies need a lot of care and training and chew things a lot: they chew on shoes, table legs, sponges, children’s stuffed animals, loose pipes, laptop cords, extension cords, hairbrushes, and pens.
Are you ready for that kind of commitment? If you’re not, then don’t get a puppy. Get a guppy, a turtle, a bird, or even a cat. But don’t get a dog. Please.
Having said all this, I want to remind you that dogs are man’s best friends. They are always happy to see you when you come home and never complain about the hard day they’ve had. They are loyal, trainable, and will defend you to the death (well, some breeds will). They accept you as you are, they never tell you that you are getting fat or scold you for smoking or having an extra martini. They can be the most devoted, loyal, and sacrificial pet you will ever own. They try to comfort you when you’re sad and get emotional with you when you’re happy. Those are some of the reasons why they have earned the title of “Man’s Best Friend”.
Tip #1: All puppies are cute. All the pups look pretty similar when they are born in their first month or so. Their tails wag, their ears are cute, they roll, jump, lick, and pretend to be fierce. There is not much difference in appearance between the Rotweiller and the Beagle. But you know what? When they mature, they are very different dogs in size, temperament, and traits. Don’t base your decision on which type of puppy to choose on how cute they look as puppies. They ALL look cute!
Tip #2: Size matters. All pups are quite small when they are born and don’t grow much for the first month or so. Know how big the dog you are looking at will grow. How high? How many kilos does an adult dog weigh? How much food will a dog that size eat? What size yard will you need for that size of dog? Important issues.
Tip #3: Indoor dog or outdoor dog? All dogs can be indoor dogs, yes, even the Great Dane (although be sure to save all your precious vases). But small dogs do better inside. You know the ones I’m talking about, they’re a little bigger than a cat and they love to wear doggy clothes. That’s not to say you can’t keep your Golden Retriever inside, he’ll probably love lying at your feet when you’re curled up reading your book (they’re devoted!) but he won’t be happy living inside all the time. hour. He will be happy with a large garden and plenty of exercise. If he gets bored, he’ll trash your apartment. Trust me. (Yes, I have a Golden Retriever. I know what I’m talking about. You don’t want a boring, restrained Retriever. Trust me.)
Tip #4: Family dogs like to be around children. Some breeds can be a bit more irritable or snappy. A blanket statement cannot be made about what type of dog gets along with children. My sister had a doberman and her little girl used to lie down and drink her bottle with her head resting on the doberman.’ But generally speaking, the happiest and most social type of dog gets along best with small children. Retrievers, for example, are real dogs, they hate to be left alone. The more children, the better as far as they are concerned. Labradors and Cocker Spaniels are also good with children.
Tip #5: Noisy dogs don’t make good pets for city dwellers: Beagles are usually great with kids but…and that’s a big but…they howl. It’s not a bark, it’s a howl and they love to howl at the moon, or at the barking of other dogs. They are noisy and that can be quite annoying for your neighbors. The more excitable breeds tend to bark or bark a lot more. If it’s a small dog with a small bark and it stays inside, it won’t disturb the neighbors. If you’re a cranky German Shepherd who barks at every bike, kid, car, cat, dog, and person that walks past your front door, and you’re outside most of the day and night, you may not be very popular in your home. neighborhood.
Bottom line, before settling on a breed, take a look online, research as much as you can about the dog’s breed traits, talk to people who own that type of dog, and make sure it’s a good fit for your situation. . Many dogs end up abandoned on the street or sent to a dog shelter because someone didn’t make sure it was the right dog for their situation. Don’t make that mistake. Do your research, learn all you can, and make an educated and informed decision.
