There Are Several Important Choices and Considerations to Make Before Choosing a Suitable Dog
Dogs are companions and not just there for burglar alarms or to guard property. Even though they are successful deterrents they should be there as companions primarily. Choosing the right breed of dog is very important, bear in mind the size of a fully grown dog, large dogs need alot of excercise and might not fit into the home environment. The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the US and the UK, second favorite in the US is the Rottweiler and thirdly the German Shepherd.
Buying a dog can be an expensive business. The cost of a good pedigree puppy does vary from county to country but very few can be bought for nothing. Depending on breed a puppy many cost from upwards of $1000. Initial vets examination may start at $60. There are several pet insurance companies catering for veterinary treatments, each with there own individual policies, so it is advisable to study the small print carefully. Feeding costs may vary greatly. Small dogs may in theory cost less to feed but often need more specialized and therefore more expensive food. See here for more info on commercial dog food.
Choosing whether have a male or female dog is a vital question. Dogs tend to have more ‘macho’ outlook on life than bitches. They will be possibly more outgoing and on average a little harder to train. However once trained they may be more responsive than females. However the female is more likely to make a better family pet as she will less likely to be aggressive and wander off. See here for more tips on dog training.
Dog shows are a good place to visit when deciding on which type of dog breed to buy. Talk to the owners showing, they will probably be remarkable frank about the pros and cons of their particular breed. Once you have decided on which breed to go for it is a good idea to take your time to find the right dog breeder. Above all make sure you see the dam with the puppies in the litter and make your own mind up as to the conditions in which the puppies have been reared.
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