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