What Dog Breed Is Best For Me - Part I

If you’re considering getting a puppy or dog, then you’re probably asking yourself, “What dog breed is best for me?”

In this three part series, we’ll discuss how to determine what is the best breed of dog for you as well as the best family dog breeds.

In determining what the best dog breed is for you, here are 7 things to consider:

(1) What is your schedule like?

Do you have the time to devote to your puppy or dog for exercise and dog obedience training?

Remember also, dogs are very sociable and they need human interaction. So it’s important that you’re around your dog quite a lot - particularly when you first bring it home.

Also keep in mind that puppies will need lots of bathroom breaks in the beginning.

So it’s wise to be around to train it to “go” outside otherwise you’ll be investing in a lot of dog urine removers .

(2) Does your household already have other pets?

If your household has other pets, will a new puppy or dog fit in well with them?

(3) What is your budget?

A new puppy or dog requires care which costs money.

You’ll have to provide shelter, food, medical attention, and grooming.

Do you have the budget to cover those costs, especially if you had an expensive veterinarian bill from an emergency?

(4) What are your living arrangements?

Do you live alone, with your spouse or partner, with roommates, or with your family?

Do you live in a house, a condo, a townhouse, or an apartment?

If you’re allowed to have pets in your condo, townhouse, or apartment, are there any restrictions on the size of dog you can have? Small dogs are usually a better choice for a condo or an apartment.

(5) Are you an outdoors type of person?

Dogs need exercise. So consider whether you like to get out and exercise and go for walks.

(6) What’s your personality like?

Puppies and dogs require housetraining and dog behavior training.

That means you have to have patience, compassion, and good judgment.

7. What age are your children, if you’re considering a puppy or dog for your children? Some dogs are good with children. Others aren’t. And some dog breeds tolerate smaller children better.

Here are some other considerations as you ask yourself, “What dog breed is best for me.”

1. Do you have a preference for a toy, small, or large dog?
2. Are you looking for a dog that is a loyal, loving house companion or do you want a watchdog?
3. Are you looking for a dog that doesn’t require a lot of professional grooming?
4. Are you looking for a dog that interacts well with children of all ages?
5. Are you looking for a dog that barks a lot or only occasionally?
6. Are you looking for a dog that is good natured and has a gentle temperament?
7. Are you looking for a dog that trains quickly and will respond well to dog obedience training?
8. Are you looking for a dog that will live a relatively long time?
9. Are you looking for a dog that has few medical problems?
10. Do you have allergies?

As you can see, when you ask, “What dog breed is best for me?” there are a number of considerations before choosing your puppy or dog.

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