Choosing the right dog for your family

This is the most important part of the puzzle that needs to be sorted before you decide to start seaching for a puppy. You need to consider the following;

• What type of dog do you want to raise, always buy from a reputable dog breeders to avoid more expenses. Discourage backyard breeders.
  
• Consider the fact that a puppy will one day become a dog. Do not buy because, "oh it looks so beautiful and innocent". All puppies are beautiful and innocent.
  
• Where do you stay, town house, house or plot.
  
• The needs of that particular dog breed, some can live in with minimal activity but your hounds need plenty of exercise.
  
• Consider grooming as some breeds need it more than others.
  
• Important point to consider; the ages of the youngest child in your house, it is at times recommended to get a puppy that is very young when you have a toddler in the house, but make sure that you protect it against the child as it is not one of the toys he has. After several pullings it will of course defend itself. Monitor all playing activities between puppy and child to minimize the risk of injury on both.
  
• Decide where it will sleep, veterinary needs, training and socialising.

For more information on choosing the right dog breed, send me all the questions and I am more that willing to assist.

The next topic we will be the different dog breeds and and their behaviour, this will also go a long way into helping you make an informed decesion when doing your purchase or visiting the shelter to get a dog that needs a home.

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