Different Dog Breeds

Not all dogs are created the same. The differences in temperament and personality among dog breeds can be as varied as the differences in individuals. Finding the right match between the dog breed and the keeper or family is the key to success in bringing a dog into your home. The dog world presents to us a variety of dog types which are produced naturally as well as those breeds which are produced through the combination of two or more types such as the one called the Labradoodle – coming from the fusion of a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle - this process is known to be as the cross-breeding.

The obvious question to ask yourself is, what size dog can your home handle? If you live in a village with a house having a large yard, then you can give the adequate space that a large dog may need to run around and play freely. BTW, I found a site about dogs for sale in Spanish: perros en venta. Do you want a dog that is sturdy, yet cuddly and plays well with kids? Is a guard dog that can be alert enough to watch over your home or business the kind of dog that you hope to have? Or maybe you would rather want a dog that you can produce into a show dog to compete with others in terms of showcasing their skills and fashion? Or maybe what you want as a pet is something that could remain as satisfied being inside your apartment with a size enough enough to roam around your place as well as the kind of dog that can be faithful to you and would love the feel of your cuddle during the evening that you would find yourself relaxing in your couch. In searching for the kind of dog breed that may be right for you, these things are in reality practical enough to be considered.

Are you living alone or with your family? How many other people are living in your house? A single individual who works long hours needs to pick out a dog breed that can manage with lots of alone time indoors - perhaps a dog that enjoys toys and entertains himself. A dog which can be gentle and patient with children, usually with the size ranging from medium to large is a kind of dog that a family with small children is best to have. Usually, some small youngsters treat their dog as their toy - they don't realise it's a living, breathing being that can get hurt by roughhousing.

While some dog types can get along well with mature youngsters, some of them would not even care to bear with the antics of small youngsters. A dog for older adults needs to be low maintenance, calm and undemanding.

There are two important classes to which dogs can be sorted – dogs that tend to shed and those dogs that don't really lose hair. Usually, dog owners have this huge complain about shedding. Dog hair clings to furniture, clothing and guests who sit anywhere in the house. Don't be fooled by those short haired dogs because even though they may seem to be easier to deal with, they too can shed. Those that barely shed, seasonal only shedding and constant shedding are the classes to which you can divide shedding.

You must remember that when you are choosing the size of the breed, both the height and weight matter should be considered. The weight of a variety of dog breeds may come with the weight of smaller dogs which can be less than ten pounds, medium dogs weighing 11-25 pounds, large dogs can weigh twenty six to fifty pounds and extra large dogs weigh fifty one to eighty pounds. Mastiffs and St. Bernards which belong to those extremely large dogs can weigh up to 100-180 pounds.

Is your furniture and furnishings tough enough to stand anything that a dog can do? In choosing a breed, don't decide on the dog as it appears a puppy - make your choice founded on the size the dog will grow to as an adult. Big dogs are big eaters. If you bring home a Mastiff, you may need another job just to pay for the dog food and care.

Care demands are another important consideration. More grooming and care may be involved of some dog breeds while some of them can go with the basics. Dogs that have fancy trim, like poodles or show dogs may spend more time in the spa than you do. Even ordinary family dogs may need weekly (or even daily) grooming to keep their coats from tangles and to maintain good physical health. You should be able to give time in doing some proper study with regards to the vital information about the dog breed such as its size, temperament and grooming demands. You should know that in order to have a balanced relationship with the dog of your choice, you should be able to equip yourself with the basic demands of your dog as well as the love and attention that it may ask of you.


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Jose Manuel Demegillo