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 Email to a Friend Kristi September 16th, 2007

So I was recently thinking of getting a second dog and wondering what breed of dog would be a good fit for my lifestyle and living situation.

I came across a great article on choosing a breed that is a good match for your family.

The article lists the top 6 questions that you should ask yourself before getting that new puppy or adopting another pet into the family.

1. How active or inactive am I and can my dog keep up or can I keep up with the dog?

2. How much time can I spend with the dog?

3. Is my environment large enough for a dog to live in? Does this dog need a small or large yard or does it even want to go outside at all?

4. Can I afford a dog, its dog food, yearly vaccines, vet bills and grooming if necessary?

5. Am I willing to change my life and routine to care for the dog and take the time to train and socialize the dog so it can be a life-long companion?

6. Will this dog be tolerant of my children and are my children at an age that they can interact properly with a dog and not annoy it.

The article goes on to say:  

“It is a proven fact that dogs can make you live longer. People that have pets are less stressed out and have less anxiety than others. Dogs are like wet cement in that whatever touches them leaves an impression. My favorite quote is from M. Gandhi ‘The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

Have a look at the article in full and learn how to choose the right breed for you and your family.

http://doggiewoggie.com/2007/05/09/how-to-choose-a-dog-breed/

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