| Were you aware that there are literally | | | | circumstances.Another major point to consider |
| hundreds of distinct dog breeds? When you | | | | is how much exercise you can offer your dog. |
| decide to get a dog, choosing the right dog | | | | If you have a reasonable sized yard, fencing |
| breed for you and your family is essential. | | | | it off will provide a good space for your dog |
| With so many different dog breeds available, | | | | to exercise itself. If you live in an |
| this can become a very daunting task. | | | | apartment, consider getting a dog that |
| Luckily, there are ways in which you can | | | | requires very little exercise. An excitable |
| narrow down your options somewhat, making the | | | | Border collie would be a poor choice for an |
| whole thing a lot easier.First and foremost | | | | apartment life. Also, how much exercise can |
| you should be considering one major | | | | YOU put up with? There is no point getting a |
| factor..... How much space do you have? If | | | | dog that requires lots of exercise such as a |
| you live in an apartment there is little | | | | Hunting or Sporting dog breed if you cannot |
| point in getting a large dog that takes up a | | | | keep up the exercise regime. Try and get a |
| lot of room and may also need a lot of | | | | dog that suits your lifestyle.Grooming you |
| exercising. For living areas with limited | | | | dog is something to think about. If you do |
| space, consider the Toy group of dogs such as | | | | not have a lot of spare time in your life try |
| the Terrier Group or Miniature Pinscher. Also | | | | to avoid dog breeds like the Standard Poodle |
| the cost of keeping your dog should be | | | | which will need very regular grooming |
| evaluated. Very large dogs may eat | | | | sessions. The short haired Terriers or |
| significant amounts of food whereas smaller | | | | Whippets make a good choice for somebody who |
| dogs will eat very little in comparison. Try | | | | has little time to sit and groom for hours at |
| doing a rough calculation of cost for several | | | | a time. Conversely if you have a lot of free |
| different dog breeds over a twelve month | | | | time, regular grooming sessions with your dog |
| period. Take into consideration food and | | | | will provide you both with a lot of quality |
| regular visits to the vet for inoculation, | | | | time that you will both enjoy.When choosing |
| worming etc. You will see that larger dogs | | | | your dog, take a look at the bigger picture. |
| are very often much more expensive to keep.If | | | | Try to resist the temptation to go for the |
| you have children, you may want to consider | | | | cutest, cuddliest, adorable dog you can find. |
| what dog breed would suit them. Children can | | | | Consider your lifestyle, your home, your |
| be quite heavy handed with pets sometimes; | | | | family and try to find a dog breed that fits |
| getting a Chihuahua for example may not be | | | | best with your life. After all, your new dog |
| such a good idea as they are delicate | | | | will be sharing your life with you for many |
| animals. Similarly, having a Great Dane or | | | | years to come so making sure that you are |
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