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The decision to getting a dog
should be thought out first. Getting a
dog can be a happy occasion that bring joy to a persons life, if they
get the right dog suited for them.
The first thing is to look at
>>> different dog breeds <<< . There are over
400
different dog breeds in the US. The best choice, leading to the most
suitable relationship between pet and owner is the one that matches the
personality and lifestyle of the owner. You want a dog you can have fun
with and one that you will enjoy. If you choose a dog with
a temperament that matches
your personality and lifestyle, you will have
great fun with the dog and the dog will have great fun with you.
With all the many breed choices
possible, an impulsive decision can
easily result in your owning a breed that doesn't fit your personality
and lifestyle. Also with so many choices it may be hard to select one.
One way is by appearance. This may come about in two ways. You may have
seen a dog in a book or on the street that caught your eye. If you
succeed in matching a >>>
dogs temperamental characterists <<< to your
lifestyle, you are less likely to experience >>> behavior <<<
problems and
chaos that usually arise out of a mis-match. Also consider how
different breeds >>>
interact
with family members
<<< and/or
familiar people...
with other >>>
strange dogs <<<... Would you prefer an >>>
active dog <<<
or a non-active dog?
A good way to start the
selection
process is to begin with a range of
possibilities and reduce them down to the ideal match. Start first with
physical characteristics. There are 4 physical characteristics that are
the most important to consider in choosing a dog to fit your lifestyle.
Coat quality, height, weight, and strength.
Coat Quality: Coat shedding and
grooming.
Some dogs shed excessively all
year round. Some shed moderately... some
shed seasonally and others shed very little. The amount of shedding
should be considered when selecting a dog. According to your desire for
cleanliness, your desire for a clean living space and you desire to
brush and comb your dog. It's not possible to keep a home completely
free of small amounts of dog hair that accumulate under furniture and
in corners when you live with a heavily shedding dog like a Dalmatian
or German Shepherd. There will be some loose hair around the home no
matter how much you clean.
Breeds that shed most:
| *Alaskan Malamute -- Heavy seasonal shedder. |
| * Belgian Malinois, Sheepdog and Tervuren -- Very heavy once-a-year shedders |
| * Collie -- Sheds heavily for 3 weeks twice a year. |
| * Chow Chow -- Heavy shedder. |
| * Curly-coated Retriever -- Sheds once a year. Sheds less than other retrievers the rest of the year. |
| * Dalmatian -- Heavy daily shedder. |
| * German Shepherd -- Constant shedder. |
| * Great Pyrenees -- Heavy shedder twice a year. |
| * Keeshond -- Sheds coat twice a year requiring several hours of combing at these times. |
| * Newfoundland -- Heavy seasonal shedder. |
| * Pomeranian -- Heavy shedder. |
| * St. Bernard -- Heavy shedder. |
| * Samoyed -- Heavy seasonal shedder. |
| * Shetland Sheepdog -- Sheds heavily for 3 weeks twice a year. |
| * Siberian Husky -- Heavy shedder. |