Before someone gets a dog or a puppy, the first thing to think about is what breed of dog I will get. The breed of dog you choose will have a huge effect on how your family functions and functions in the future. Why? Well, a breed of dog will determine a lot of things. How? A dog breed has specific traits that are common among all dogs of that particular breed. For example, in my opinion, a Rottweiler is a wonderful breed of dog, but it has certain characteristics that many people cannot handle. Since you can have a wide range of personalities while staying the same breed of dog, we’ll focus on the general stuff. In our Rottweiler example, they are huge dogs. They are considered a large dog breed and should be recognized as such. Large dog breeds will require more space in the house and yard than smaller dog breeds. When it comes to food, larger dog breeds will require substantially more dog food than smaller dog breeds. That is just the tip of the iceberg.
When many people have dogs, they choose dog breeds at random based on what they think looks cool or sounds fun. Depending on where the dog lives, it may be okay to do so, however some people live in areas where certain breeds of dogs should not be purchased. An example would be a Siberian Husky. A Siberian Husky is a breed of dog that has thick, heavy fur. They have this fur because they are meant to live in extremely cold environments. If you live in South Florida, this may not be one of the dog breeds you should consider. Of course, you can shave the fur to make the hair suitable for that climate, but that’s not necessarily the point. My opinion is that a breed of dog should be able to happily survive in the undisturbed climate in its natural state. A lot of people will disagree with me and that’s fine.
In addition to the physical attributes of dog breeds, there are the mental attributes. Many dog breeds like to be very active and require a large area to run freely or a lot of walking and leash exercise. If you’re a small apartment person who doesn’t have a yard or a lot of time to walk your dog, then the larger, more active dog breeds may not be the best for you. This is not something horrible and many people fit into this group. The good thing is that there are plenty of dog breeds that will fit the bill. Many dog breeds don’t require a lot of exercise or room to run, especially the smaller dog breeds. If you have limited space and time, consider selecting one of these dog breeds.
Simply put, dogs are great and there are a plethora of dog breeds to choose from, but do yourself and your dog a favor, choose a dog breed that suits your lifestyle and needs.