Tips on choosing the right dog for your family
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Think about the benefits of male or female and whether you want a pet or a show dog. Consider the size – small dogs do not necessary require a big space but needs more exercise that big ones. You also need to decide whether to get a purebred, a crossbreed, or a random breed. Lastly, you should make sure that you are getting your new dog from a very good source.
Should I get a puppy or an adult?
The biggest advantage of getting an adult dog is that it is usually potty trained. You also will not have to guess its final size and personality. Although it may act very friendly around you, it is possible that it has hidden behavioral problems such as dislike of children. If you are planning on getting an adult dog, execute a small test in order to learn more about its temperament and personality. Observe the dog's behavior as you approach it. You may want to walk it past another dog or a child that it has not met
before to see it's reaction.
Puppies on the other hand are still at an impressionable and primary learning stage of life. You may even notice a difference in behavior of a 10 week old puppy from the rest of its litter. Each one will have its own distinct personality. The timid one usually clings
to their mother or may cringe in corners, while the outgoing one would march toward you in confidence. These two examples are the extremes of temperament within the litter.
Should a pick a male or a female?
Even before dogs reach puberty, there are six differences between the male and female behavior. Male puppies have masculine brains due to a surge of testosterone hormone right before birth. Female dogs are usually neutral in behavior until puberty.
There are some obvious differences in behavior between the sexes. Males are usually more likely to be dominant over their owners and act in an aggressive manner over other dogs. They are generally more active and more likely to protect their territories. Male dogs are known to urine mark their territories and to wander. They tend to be more
destructive, more playful, and are more likely snappy with kids.
Females on the other hand are easier to house train and obedience train. They also usually demand more affection from their owners. They have two heat cycles twice a year that comes with blood–tinged discharges that last about one week.
There is no difference between the sexes when it comes to defensive barking, nervous barking, or excitability. Neutering or spaying your dog will reduce and even eliminate many of these behavioral differences.
There are obviously more factors to consider when choosing a suitable dog but we have covered the major ones today. It is important to carefully look into every aspect of making the best choice before you get your pet – the new member of your
family.
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