Author: Bart LeToad
It's an all too familiar scene; a family walks into the pet
store to look at the cute kittens and puppies. And when they
leave they are the proud owner of one of those cute puppies or
kittens. Swept away by the emotions of that cute little dog
bouncing in the window or the soft meow of that precious little
kitten. We all know that once you hold that cute little puppy
that it's hard to put down. But sometimes an impulsive buy like
this can mean a long and hard road of frustration and pain for
you and your pet. That is why a family would be better served
to spend a little time doing research on the particular breed
of dog or cat they are considering as their new family member.
When considering a purebred puppy. One thing you can be sure of
is the inherent characteristics of that particular breed. When a
family is considering bringing a purebred into their home, they
may need to consider the breeds' characteristics and whether
they will suit the family personality. For example, buying a
breed of dog that requires lots of exercise and activity when
you're family is not an active family will only result in a pet
that is under stimulated and hard to control.
Unfortunately, the number one reason competent pet owners take
their pets to the local humane service is because they bought
their pet based on emotional decision, rather than an informed
one. And now they don't like the dog they've ended up with.
What if the shoe was on the other foot and it was the dogs
giving up their owners because they didn't like the way the
owners turned out. It doesn't matter what the problem is, from
chewing your shoes or the arm of your leather chair to
something major like snapping at your child or attacking other
pets. This behavior only increases the frustration level for
both the owners and the pets and will result in the breaking of
both the owners and the pets' heart.
Stay smart about your research in particular what breed you
want to bring home. If you are interested in buying a Labrador
retriever, the last person you want to rely on for that breeds'
information is the person you are buying a puppy from. They have
an interest in promoting the sale of their animal they may tell
you what you want to hear to help them achieve the sale. Seek
out independent sources using places like the Internet or your
local library. Contact the AKC or visit their website and look
at all the information they have on the particular breed you
want. Make sure your research things like size and weight,
health problems, amount of exercise and is your breed going to
shed a lot. These things are just the tip of the iceberg. So we
have provided you a list that you can take with you when you are
researching your particular breed.
1. Does the dog shed a lot?
2. How much food will have to buy each month?
3. Are they easily trainable or are you going to exert a lot of
effort?
4. Are they easy to potty train?
5. Will a weekly brushing work or do they had to be groomed by
a professional groomer?
6. Does the breed bark a lot or only when provoked?
7. Is the breed overly protective?
8. Does the breed require any out of the ordinary care?
9. Is the breed easily socialized?
10. Is the breed temperamental?
11. How big is the breed going to get or how small is it going
to stay?
12. Are they a family dog and will they get along with your
children?
13. How long can you expect him to be a family member?
Using the tips that we've given you here along with your sound
judgment should enable you to pick the breed of dog that will
best suit you and your family's personality. Remember to make
an informed decision rather than a spur of the moment emotional
one. By doing this you and your family will have chosen the best
friend of a lifetime you could have and in return you will
receive unconditional love.
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