| With literally hundreds of different dog breeds, how | | | | size dog breeds such as Fox Terriers or Lhasa Apsos |
| do you choose the right one for you? Large dog or | | | | may be a good choice instead.Another consideration |
| small dog? Indoor or outdoor? Older dog or puppy? | | | | should be how much exercise can you give your dog. |
| With so many different dog breeds to choose from | | | | Do you have a home with a large fenced-in back |
| this task can seem a bit overwhelming. But by | | | | yard, allowing your dog to get some exercise on it's |
| following a few simple steps, you can narrow down | | | | own? Certain dog breeds, especially in the Sporting, |
| your choices and find the perfect dog for you.First | | | | Hound and Herding groups are very high energy |
| let's start by evaluating your lifestyle. Space is a | | | | animals and require a more intensive exercise |
| major consideration. Do you live in an apartment? If | | | | regimen. Long walks and daily romps in the park are |
| so, then the larger dog breeds probably won't be for | | | | recommended for these dogs. These dog breeds |
| you. You might want to consider dogs in the Toy | | | | were bred to work, and they need to burn off their |
| group such as Yorkshire Terriers, Pug or Miniature | | | | excess energy.Grooming needs are another important |
| Pinschers.Do you have children? Young children can | | | | consideration. Some dogs need only a half hour or so |
| accidentally injure such small dogs such as Maltese or | | | | of grooming a week while others may need to be |
| Chihuahuas because of their delicate nature. On the | | | | groomed for an hour each day. You better plan on |
| other hand, very large dogs such as Saint Bernards, | | | | frequent visits to the groomer if you choose a |
| Boxers or Great Danes can be overly boisterous and | | | | Standard Poodle or Maltese. Conversely, such dog |
| poise a similar threat to the safety of your children. | | | | breeds as Boston Terriers or Whippets require very |
| Anyone who has been swatted by a Great Dane's | | | | little grooming time. |
| wagging tail knows what I am talking about. Medium | | | | |