There are approximately 330 different dog breeds. Choosing among them is sometimes a real headache. To be sure to adopt the animal that will make you happy, we give you some ideas for choosing your dog.
PS: If you want to give your dog a perfect education or solve behavioral problems, I recommend Caroline Lange’s education program. It will allow you to obtain your first results in the first two weeks.
Step 1: analyze your lifestyle for your dog
Your lifestyle should greatly influence your final choice. This is where you will determine the immutable factors in your decision. Follow the leader.
What is your type of home?
To choose your future companion, your type of home is an essential factor. Do you live in an apartment? In the city? In the countryside?
Some dogs need a lot of space while others acclimate perfectly to apartment living. No need to take a nervous dog if you live in an apartment while this one will gladly spend time in a large garden.
How much time do you have for your animal?
Your schedules are also crucial for the adoption of your companion. Do you have extended working hours? Are you often absent? Are you going on vacation?
Some dogs acclimate perfectly to a solitary life. Others, on the other hand, especially the so-called pleasure dogs, quickly feel alone. If you work a lot and your absences are long, a companion dog is not the right solution.
How much are you going to invest?
A dog can be quite expensive. Are you going to adopt a dog to give away or sell? Will you look for him in a shelter? Are you considering a purebred or show dog?
The puppies to be donated are generally free, but there is no guarantee on the pedigree of the animal. Dogs for sale, including in shelters, are more expensive. It is an investment that can be interesting if you are looking for a purebred dog.
How is your family made up?
Choosing a puppy is above all choosing a new member of the family. Also, before making your choice on a particular breed, you must ask yourself about your family. Do you have young children? Do all family members want the animal? Who will take care of the education of your new companion?
Some dog breeds are more nervous or more aggressive. They obviously cannot live with young children or with the elderly. And to be fulfilled, a dog must have a well-defined master.
Step 2: analyze your expectations
When deciding to adopt a new companion, you necessarily have certain expectations. These must be taken into consideration in the breed you are going to choose. Drawing.
Why do you want to adopt a dog?
There are many reasons for adopting a puppy. Do you need a company? Would you like to fill an emotional void? Do you need a guard dog?
Each race corresponds to a particular destiny. There is no point in adopting a sheepdog if you just want a companion. In the same way, a companion dog will probably not be a good guard pooch.
How do you envision your dog’s education?
The education of a company is generally a sensitive point. Some species require much more discipline than others. Then ask yourself if you want to go to training or if you have the opportunity to spend several hours educating your puppy.
Companion are generally easy to train. However, it will take much more discipline and firmness to rehabilitate a nervous or barking dog. Likewise, a guard puppy will require special training.
Are you sporty?
Some owners wish to adopt a puppy to accompany them in their sports practice. However, before opting for a breed that requires a lot of physical effort, ask yourself if you are ready to carry out regular physical training. Indeed, a pooch who needs to move must do so regularly. A fad or a desire should not push you to adopt a companion who will not be able to flourish in your home.
Do you spend a lot of time indoors?
All puppy breeds are different. Some are more adapted to heat, cold, or humidity. Before choosing a breed, ask yourself if you will spend a lot of time indoors with your company or if, on the contrary, he will be outside often and perhaps in a kennel.
Most breeds of poochs with long hair, such as shepherds, have the fur to resist cold and humidity. Other breeds, on the other hand, particularly slender or with very courts are very poorly equipped for this kind of climate. This is particularly the case with greyhounds, which easily fall ill.
Step 3: analyze your character to choose your dog
Your character also affects the puppy you will adopt. Explanations.
Are you patient?
Some companys are more playful or more barking. Before opting for such animals, ask yourself if you will have the patience to educate them and accept their pranks.
The Jack Russell, for example, is a very nervous and very barking ones. It requires a strict education which takes a lot of time. You have to accept to fail and start over and over again the same learning. Are you ready to accept such an animal?
Are you manic?
Who says pooch, says hair?
If you are manic, you should consider adopting a companion that does not shed. This is the case for breeds such as bichons or poodles. On the downside, however, these little dogs require regular grooming.
On the contrary, long-haired dogs tend to deposit small clumps in all corners. If their coat does not necessarily require grooming, it must nevertheless be brushed regularly. Are you ready to accept furry little gifts from your companion?
Step 4: Consider your tastes
Your love or your attraction to a particular breed of pooch must be taken into account. However, it is detrimental to adopt an animal solely for its appearance.
Do you want a small dog or a big dog?
The size of the animal you are going to adopt must be adapted to your living environment. Whether you like large or small ones, it is possible to find breeds that adapt to the apartment or the house. Get advice to find the breed that suits both your lifestyle and your desires.
Would you like a “classic” or more “original” breed?
More than 25% of French people own a dog. However, some breeds are much more common than others. Ask yourself if you prefer a rather “classic” animal for which you can find a lot of information or if, on the contrary, you prefer a more “original” breed that will undoubtedly attract admiration, but for which it will perhaps be more difficult to find suitable experts.
Do you prefer a male or a female?
Choosing a male or female animal is also important. Males are generally much better watchdogs. However, they also have a more dominant character and are therefore more difficult to train.
