| How do you find the right dog breed for your | | | | family take the following points into consideration. |
| family? The first mistake you might make would | | | | Where do you live? |
| be to go to the local pet shop/dog breeder | | | | If you are going for a large breed, do you have |
| shelter and look at all the cute little puppies looking | | | | the room for it? Is your garden or yard big |
| up at you with their adorable little eyes, pleading | | | | enough for it to exercise & play? Is your |
| with you to take them home. Don't do this | | | | garden or yard secure so that the dog cannot |
| because you will pick the first one you see. You | | | | escape & run riot around your |
| might get lucky and end up with the perfect dog | | | | neighbourhood? The environment you live in is |
| to suit your family but more than likely that cute | | | | very important when choosing the right breed of |
| little puppy will grow up to be totally unsuitable for | | | | dog. |
| your family's needs. | | | | Who lives in your house? |
| The best way to start would be to do some | | | | Do you have children? Are they teenagers or |
| research into the different dog breeds and what | | | | toddlers? Some breeds get on really well with |
| level of care each kind requires. If you are away | | | | children and are ideal companions for them, |
| from home all day then do not choose a breed | | | | whereas some breeds get nervous and uneasy |
| that needs a lot of walking & exercising. This | | | | around kids. The same applies to other animals in |
| would not be fair to the dog. If you want a | | | | the house, you have to consider which breeds will |
| companion on your daily runs, don't get a small | | | | get on with any other pets you might have like |
| little dog that would be unable to keep up with | | | | cats, birds, rabbits & other dogs. |
| you. Also, don't just pick a breed that is popular | | | | Take the time to look into all the different breeds |
| at the moment. Carefully researching the different | | | | of dog that are out there but don't get too |
| breeds and choosing one that will fit into your | | | | caught up in the analysis. Finding the right dog |
| family's lifestyle will save you much heartache for | | | | breed for your family does not need to be a |
| both yourself and the dog. When doing your | | | | struggle. |
| research into finding the right dog breed for your | | | | |