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Breeds that shed least:
You shouldn't consider
getting a
shedding breed if you don't like
having dog hairs all over your clothing, furniture, and home and/or
doesn't have the time to groom a particular breed properly. You
probably shouldn't get a dog that is a shedder if:
a: You hate it when a dog gets
hair all over you.
b: You would find it embarrassing
if people came to your house and left
with dog hair on their clothing.
c: You like to keep a very clean
and tidy home.
d: There is no place in your
living space where you could groom a dog
easily. Some dogs take a lot of grooming. Obviously, if you find that
you enjoy the brushing, plucking, and primping activities that go into
grooming a dog, then the breeds needing a lot of care would be right
for you. If you find that you don't enjoy these tasks or that you don't
have the time it takes, then you are going to have to pay for your dogs
grooming needs, which can be rather expensive.
Dog Height and Strength:
A dogs potential size and strength
is another physical characteristic that can affect your lifestyle. Dog
heights can range from 5" to 36" measured at the shoulders. Adult
female dogs are usually 1 to 2 inches shorter than their male counter
part. The tallest of the dog breeds is the Irish Wolfhound, which can
easily stand 7 feet tall when on their hind legs and will thus tower
over almost everyone. On the other hand the smallest of breeds like the
Chihuahua can be so small as to go un-noticed. Basically, the decision
about height has to do whether you or your family members would be
intimidated by the taller breeds or would tend to step on the shorter
ones.
Dog Weight:
A dogs weight can range from 4
pounds to over 100 pounds. Adult females are only slightly lighter in
the tiny and miniature breeds, about 5 pounds lighter in the small to
medium sized breeds, 10 pounds lighter in the large and very large
breeds, and as much as 15 to 20 pounds lighter in the enormous breeds.
The Mastiff is the heaviest of all breeds with some weighing over 180
pounds. The Pocket Beagle is the lightest, some weighing less than 2
pounds. Here are 4 questions to ask yourself concerning the size dog
you want:
1. Do you want a big dog?
2. Do you care how much it will
cost to feed a dog?
3. Are you physically capable of
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dog?
4.
Do you have enough space for a
large dog?
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