Which Dog Breed Suits You?

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DOG?

  Once you’ve decided that you want a dog, next you’ll ask yourself the question:

what type of dog would be the best fit for me?

If you are clear about what you seek in a dog, and what you can offer it, it will be much easier to pick the right breed. And the lucky dog that gets to come home with you will be happy too!

Choosing the right dog is so much more than simply picking the one you find the cutest, as tempting as it may be.

One of the episodes of the National Geographic’s reality TV series ‘Dog Whisperer’ focused entirely on so-called ‘wolfdogs’.

 A wolfdog is a hybrid between a domesticated dog and a wolf. Wolfs have fascinated mankind for thousands of years, and some people are intrigued when they see an ad for a wolf-puppy. They’d like to own a piece of nature. And like a puppy, wolfdogs look super cute. But as they grow older, the owner quickly learns that this isn’t a regular dog: wolfs are predators, and it will protect what it considers as his property at all cost. What often happens, is that – instead of recognizing that the wolfdog is simply following its nature – the owner feels his pet is misbehaving.

And before you know it, the wolfdog is put in a cage or even brought to a shelter, where it’s put to sleep.

The example of wolfdogs may be a bit extreme, but I hope you see my point: if you are clear about what kind of dog would be a good match with you, you are laying the foundation for a happy union. And you’ll prevent a lot of potential problems and frustrations!

So, if you are low on energy, don’t get a Jack Russell: they need a lot of walking.

Do you like to go out on runs or long hikes? Then don’t get a pug. Pugs have

less stamina than you. Also, their body temperature rises quickly and they cannot

cool themselves down.

You need to carefully assess your current situation, and figure out which dog would be a good fit, based on your lifestyle. This includes being honest with yourself about what you can really give a dog.

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