| Breed Decision: Best Choice For You? | | | | situation. With careful selection you can find a breed or |
| It is time to decide what type of dog you want. There | | | | breed mix that will fit your needs perfectly. |
| is a breed or mixed breed to suit everyone! Make a list | | | | Not all breeds are for all people. Different breeds have |
| of the dogs you've had experience with, and what you | | | | different characteristics that you either like, or dislike. |
| like about them. And what you don't like about them. | | | | Maybe you just don't like the look of a pug, but a |
| Realize there is no such thing as the perfect pet, each | | | | spaniel makes you smile every time you see one. |
| breed has their positive characteristics and their not so | | | | Maybe you have a relative who has a Yorkie and she |
| likable traits. What breed is particularly attractive to | | | | loves him to death, but you can't stand to hear him |
| you? Do you want a big or small dog? Long hair or | | | | bark, but every time you hear a beagle howl, you laugh |
| short? Lap dog or a dog to run laps with? | | | | out loud. If you've heard that Border Collies are the |
| Next research your choices of breeds to determine | | | | smartest dogs on the planet but you would rather |
| which is most compatible with your family and life style. | | | | have an Afghan, then consider going for the Afghan. If |
| If you love Labradors, who need a lot of attention, | | | | you live on a farm, then an Australian Shepherd is a |
| exercise and training, but you live in an apartment and | | | | good choice but if you're a city dweller you may want |
| work long hours, you probably need to identify a | | | | to consider a poodle. |
| smaller breed dog who will better fit your lifestyle. | | | | Since all breeds aren't for all people, all people are not |
| What you want, at first, may not be the best choice. | | | | for all dogs. So pick a breed that fits your personality, |
| So rather than choose completely based on what you | | | | activity levels and schedules. |
| want, examine your own needs. Determine what size | | | | After careful research of a particular breed, next you |
| dog fits your living situation. There is a dog for every | | | | have to decide to purchase, or adopt. |