26/03/2012
CHOOSING A DOG --------
Choosing a dog as a pet means introducing a new member in your family. Just like any other member in your family your pet should also be dealt with proper care so that the dog can stay healthy and fit. Your pet would require good food, training, grooming, health care and above all companionship. Some dogs have few requirements while some require greater care than the formerly mentioned ones. So, while choosing a dog you should make sure about the breed of the dog.
For choosing a dog at first you are required to make a detailed research work on the breed you are planning to keep as pets. Keep a track on its specific requirements and try to make out whether you would be able to take care of the dog by sufficing all its needs. The following are some tips that you can consider while choosing a dog.
Tips on Choosing a Dog
The Size of The Dog: Make a decision on the size of the dog that would be ideal for you to keep your pet happy. The requirements of dogs also vary depending upon the size. The dogs that are of small size are sensitive towards cold. To make them comfortable you have to always keep them warm. Due to their small size some dogs develop the attitude similar to that of a tough dog. So, you must prepare yourself to deal with such whims of your little pet.
The giant sized dogs require enough space to roam freely. The dogs having long whip like tail should be provided with enough space to wag it without getting inflicted with any injury.
Some small sized breeds are also quite difficult to be tamed where as large sized togs may respond well to the training schedules. Do not treat the puppy of a big dog breed like a small lap dog. It would then retain the habit of walking over your body even when it has become adult.
The Activity Level: Consider as well the level of activity that your dog would like to be involved in. There are many breeds of dogs that do not prefer to spend their energy in high level of activity. While there are some breeds that would be absolutely ideal as your jogging partner or highly agile disc dog. Basset hound is a low energy dog where as Border Collie is of a breed that prefer to go for regular schedule of exercise.
No matter the type of breed, dogs always respond well with increased energy level if they are taken out for a fixed schedule of physical exercise.
Physical Maintenance: Make sure the quality of grooming you can provide to your pet dog before choosing a dog. Though all breeds of dogs require some basic grooming if they are kept as pet in households but some breeds of dogs need advanced grooming while others require minimal grooming. Dogs with long furs are often the victims of ear mites. Grooming also helps in reducing the rate of shading hairs. The dogs with thin hair coats or smooth coated skin shed more fur than the long haired.
Some fluffy poodles simply look beautiful if they are properly groomed.
The Age of The Dog: Buying a puppy means taking up lot of responsibilities. You should have to provide proper training so that the little creature gets rid of all the bad habits like chewing furniture and such when it grows up. You should also be very careful with the puppy as it is prone to many accidents. Adult dogs can be a good choice for you. As you can easily judge its level of activity.
Aged dogs, though not commonly preferred can turn out to be excellent pets. They are less aggressive and are generally of low energy level. But you need to take your old dog more frequently to the vet than the young aged ones.
