Simple Tips Choosing Your New Puppy

So, you’ve decided that you want a pet. A puppy to be more specific.  Now it’s time for the bigger decision that needs to be made. What breed of dog will your puppy be?
The “breed” decision comes with many considerations.  Have you ever noticed that real dog owners often have breeds that mirror their own personalities? That’s usually not by accident. A prospective dog owner needs to think about their own personality as well as the personality of their new puppy.  Puppies and their owners should be compatible.

If you are an active, gregarious person, you’ll want a puppy who is the same way. Most people make this choice quite naturally Choosing a breed of dog that is, for lack of a better word, lazy or likes to stay in the house , laying around watching TV would be a mismatched decision.  A few good choices for an active person are breeds like Golden Retrievers or Labs These breeds of dog are loyal, like to run, and are friendly around other people. My retriever loves people, frankly he loves anything that moves, but that is what makes him fun

If your looking for a family friendly puppy, you may not want to start out with a large breed puppy if you have small children.  Large dogs can unintentionally injure children during play.  If the dog is territorial, like an Akita or a German Shepherd, they may make good guard dogs for your family, but will more than likely not be the best play companions for younger children.
Small breed puppies are more compatible with children and small living spaces.  They remain indoor dogs for the most part and as long as they get lots of love, attention and exercise, these smaller puppies do well.  Choose a breed like Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, or Beagle,. They love the attention they get from people and are overall friendly companions. These breeds give the name lapdog a new meaning as they constantly seek and need attention

Many people want a puppy buddy, but don’t have the time or don’t want a puppy that will require lots of upkeep. Most dogs shed to some degree.  If you or someone in your house has allergies to pet dander a longhaired dog is probably not a good choice.  The puppy for you will have short or smooth body hair that only sheds less which will leave your home cleaner.  If you want a long-haired breed of puppy, be prepared for vacuuming often, maybe even every day in order to keep the hair under control.

You’ll also want to determine the sex of your new puppy.  While in most breeds, the male is more aggressive; this is not true of all breeds.  Males are thought to be more protective of the home and females as well as children, but both genders can have these characteristics.  The gender of your puppy is a choice that is up to you..

Finally, when choosing a new puppy make sure you think the process through and not jump at the first cute face you see. Making a hasty decision you spell disater for you and your new puppy. So take your time and choose wisely