Since each breed has its own characteristics of nature and disposition as well as of size and shape, everyone should choose the type of dog best suited to his own circumstances If you live in a town flat or small house with little or no garden, then you should decide to have a small dog which can be cheerful in the confined space available.
If, on the other hand, you have a house with large grounds, then you may prefer to have one of the larger breeds perhaps even a Great Dane or St.
Barnard--but first, consider the cost of the quantity of food necessary for a really large dog, and whether you can afford it.
Also, are you willing and able to give the time necessary every day for exercise? If you prefer a sporting type of dog or one of the lively terrier types, it too will need plenty of exercise.
However, as some of the fashionable pure-bred dogs are highly-strung, a mongrel may turn out to be the best family dog.
But if size is of importance.
it should not be chosen while still a young puppy, unless the parentage is known, in case it grows too large for the amount of food and exercise the new owner can provide.
Too many dogs become unwanted because they grow to be much larger than expected.
Puppies with large paws usually grow into larger than expected.
Puppies with large paws usually grow into large dogs.
If you are able to see the mother, this will give you some idea of how the puppy is likely to grow up.
If you buy a pedigree puppy, make sure that it is registered with the Kennel Club whose authority and certificate of registration are a guarantee of any recognized breed's pedigree.
Should you get a puppy or an older dog? If there are small children in the family, the chances are that you have not the time to devote to a young puppy, which needs extra care.
Young children can be hard on a puppy not strong enough to take pushing, pulling and pummeling On the other hand, if you get a puppy, you will enjoy the fun of his puppyhood and bringing him up.
The best time to get a puppy is when he is about 8 weeks old.
At that age he will probably adapt himself better, and his loyalty will usually become unquestioned.
If, on the other hand, you have a house with large grounds, then you may prefer to have one of the larger breeds perhaps even a Great Dane or St.
Barnard--but first, consider the cost of the quantity of food necessary for a really large dog, and whether you can afford it.
Also, are you willing and able to give the time necessary every day for exercise? If you prefer a sporting type of dog or one of the lively terrier types, it too will need plenty of exercise.
However, as some of the fashionable pure-bred dogs are highly-strung, a mongrel may turn out to be the best family dog.
But if size is of importance.
it should not be chosen while still a young puppy, unless the parentage is known, in case it grows too large for the amount of food and exercise the new owner can provide.
Too many dogs become unwanted because they grow to be much larger than expected.
Puppies with large paws usually grow into larger than expected.
Puppies with large paws usually grow into large dogs.
If you are able to see the mother, this will give you some idea of how the puppy is likely to grow up.
If you buy a pedigree puppy, make sure that it is registered with the Kennel Club whose authority and certificate of registration are a guarantee of any recognized breed's pedigree.
Should you get a puppy or an older dog? If there are small children in the family, the chances are that you have not the time to devote to a young puppy, which needs extra care.
Young children can be hard on a puppy not strong enough to take pushing, pulling and pummeling On the other hand, if you get a puppy, you will enjoy the fun of his puppyhood and bringing him up.
The best time to get a puppy is when he is about 8 weeks old.
At that age he will probably adapt himself better, and his loyalty will usually become unquestioned.
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