Should I get a puppy?
One of the first questions that people ask themselves
is whether to get a puppy. Lots of people
don’t realize that puppies need almost constant
attention. Do you have the time or the inclination
to raise a puppy? If you’re gone for long
periods of time, are you willing to pay for daycare
or a sitter? Do you have the time to properly
train your puppy? All puppies and dogs
need to learn how to be well-behaved family
members.
To grow into emotionally balanced and safe
dogs, puppies must also be socialized. They
must be trained to act appropriately in different
settings – around children and other animals, on
busy city streets, in parks, around people who
are strangers.
Other considerations when getting a puppy:
Think about how big he’ll be and how active
he’ll be when he grows up. If you’re a couch
potato, you may want an older or more sedentary
dog.
Should I get a purebred dog?
The next question people usually ask is whether
they should get a purebred dog. If you decide
that you want a purebred, please investigate the
different breeds carefully before choosing a dog.
Dog breeds vary quite a bit in their temperament,
the amount of exercise they require, and
the amount of care (e.g., grooming) they might
need.
Almost every dog breed was created for a specific
purpose – hunting, herding, and guarding
are examples. Knowing the characteristics of
the breed can help you decide whether a dog
of a particular breed will fit into your family’s
lifestyle. But, keep in mind that some purebred
dogs don’t have the breed characteristics that are
expected in their breed.
Your plain old mutt is actually a much more
adaptable dog for the way that most people live
today, since most people don’t need a dog who
excels at hunting or herding! Also, mutts are often
healthier animals, because of “hybrid vigor”;
many purebred dogs have breed-specific health
problems. For example, Labradors often suffer
from hip and elbow dysplasia, and Chihuahas
can have heart problems and hypoglycemia.
One of the first questions that people ask themselves
is whether to get a puppy. Lots of people
don’t realize that puppies need almost constant
attention. Do you have the time or the inclination
to raise a puppy? If you’re gone for long
periods of time, are you willing to pay for daycare
or a sitter? Do you have the time to properly
train your puppy? All puppies and dogs
need to learn how to be well-behaved family
members.
To grow into emotionally balanced and safe
dogs, puppies must also be socialized. They
must be trained to act appropriately in different
settings – around children and other animals, on
busy city streets, in parks, around people who
are strangers.
Other considerations when getting a puppy:
Think about how big he’ll be and how active
he’ll be when he grows up. If you’re a couch
potato, you may want an older or more sedentary
dog.
Should I get a purebred dog?
The next question people usually ask is whether
they should get a purebred dog. If you decide
that you want a purebred, please investigate the
different breeds carefully before choosing a dog.
Dog breeds vary quite a bit in their temperament,
the amount of exercise they require, and
the amount of care (e.g., grooming) they might
need.
Almost every dog breed was created for a specific
purpose – hunting, herding, and guarding
are examples. Knowing the characteristics of
the breed can help you decide whether a dog
of a particular breed will fit into your family’s
lifestyle. But, keep in mind that some purebred
dogs don’t have the breed characteristics that are
expected in their breed.
Your plain old mutt is actually a much more
adaptable dog for the way that most people live
today, since most people don’t need a dog who
excels at hunting or herding! Also, mutts are often
healthier animals, because of “hybrid vigor”;
many purebred dogs have breed-specific health
problems. For example, Labradors often suffer
from hip and elbow dysplasia, and Chihuahas
can have heart problems and hypoglycemia.
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