What Dog Breed Is Best For Me - Part IV

Here are two more things you should consider when asking the question, “What Dog Breed Is Best For Me?”

1. Dog Breed Traits

Do you want a dog that has a high, medium, or low energy level?

Consider your own energy level. Do you like going for long walks and are you active outdoors year round? If so, a dog that likes lots of exercise might be a good fit.

A Border Collie is very active and needs a lot of exercise. The Golden Retriever is an active dog, too. A Maltese or a Chihuahua, on the other hand, are less active.

The higher your dog’s energy level, the more you have to ensure it gets lots of exercise and is kept busy otherwise it will get bored and could develop dog behavior problems.

2. Dog Training

Not only is it helpful to know how quickly a dog will respond to training, you should ask yourself how much time you want to devote to training.

Also consider whether you have the patience for training a puppy or dog, especially if it has dog behavior problems like chewing or barking.

The Golden Retriever, responds well to Golden Retriever Training and is easy to train.

The Chihuahua and Pekingese, are two dog breeds that train quickly.

Some dog breeds, like the Bichon Frise, take a little longer to train because it doesn’t take much to distract them.

If you have an adorable Bichon Frise, take a look at Bichon Frise Training for specialized training of this breed.

Also keep in mind your own time constraints. If your day is busy and you don’t have much spare time, you don’t want a puppy or dog that takes a lot of time and attention to train.

In the next part of the series, “What Dog Breed Is Best For Me” I’ll discuss another dog breed which might make a good pet for you.

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