Title: Shedding Dogs & How To Deal With Them
Author: Nancy Dean
Shedding Dogs & How To Deal With Them
There are many different breeds of dogs out there, and
there is one especially for you. If a dog is in your
future, there are some things you need to keep in mind
before you jump in. First thing that needs to be done is
research. Information is key in order for you to get a dog
that will be right for you. Do some reading on the
different breeds, and what they are like. The dog that you
thought you might like, may not be what you ending up
wanting after you do your research.
Many things need to be considered when choosing a dog.
Some of the different things are the size of the dog, and
the breed, and the color. There are also purebred dogs,
and mutts, this decision may also have to do some checking
with the pocketbook. Another thing to keep in mind is what
the purpose of the dog is going to be. If you have small
children a dog that is good with children is a must.
Another thing to keep in mind is how much the dog sheds.
Shedding may not be something that seems like an important
thing to keep in mind when making your puppy purchase, but
it may just be more important than you think. Making sure
you are ready for the time and responsibility commitment of
a dog is a very important factor. A dog that sheds a lot
is more work than one that does not shed a lot.
Keep in mind that all dogs will shed, but some shed way
more than others. Most dogs have the seasonal fur that
needs to be shed, but shedding all year around is something
that some people are not prepared for. This is something
that needs to be given some thought, and there are some
questions that need to be asked before the dog is chosen.
If you are a person who needs everything to be clean all
the time then a dog that sheds a lot is probably not a good
choice. A dog that sheds a lot will leave hair everywhere!
Hair will be found on the furniture, your clothes, and all
over the floor. No matter how much you pick up and clean
up after the dog, there is still going to be dog hair
present in your house, and on your clothes. This is not
something everyone wants to deal with.
Grooming is another big part of a dog that sheds a lot.
Your dog will need to be brushed daily, so if you are not
going to have time to do this, you may want to think twice.
If you do not have the space to easily groom the dog
daily, you may want to go another way. This task will also
be repetitive, so be prepared.
Take time and ask yourself if you can handle the hair
everywhere, and the time, and repetitiveness, before you
get your dog. If you are not going to make the commitment
that the dog is going to require you may as well get a
different dog. If you choose the dog anyway you may be
unhappy with the dog, and your decision. Make your
decisions carefully for the sake of the dog, and yourself.
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