Choosing the Right Dog Breed For You

With literally hundreds of different dog breeds, howsize dog breeds such as Fox Terriers or Lhasa Apsos
do you choose the right one for you? Large dog ormay 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 fromDo you have a home with a large fenced-in back
this task can seem a bit overwhelming. But byyard, allowing your dog to get some exercise on it's
following a few simple steps, you can narrow downown? Certain dog breeds, especially in the Sporting,
your choices and find the perfect dog for you.FirstHound and Herding groups are very high energy
let's start by evaluating your lifestyle. Space is aanimals and require a more intensive exercise
major consideration. Do you live in an apartment? Ifregimen. Long walks and daily romps in the park are
so, then the larger dog breeds probably won't be forrecommended for these dogs. These dog breeds
you. You might want to consider dogs in the Toywere bred to work, and they need to burn off their
group such as Yorkshire Terriers, Pug or Miniatureexcess energy.Grooming needs are another important
Pinschers.Do you have children? Young children canconsideration. Some dogs need only a half hour or so
accidentally injure such small dogs such as Maltese orof grooming a week while others may need to be
Chihuahuas because of their delicate nature. On thegroomed 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 andStandard 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'slittle grooming time.
wagging tail knows what I am talking about. Medium