Choose your dog :
It is better to choose your dog before you go to buy or adopt a dog. Learn about breeds allows you to select one that will suit your lifestyle. If you are attracted to moose, for example, you will have to comply with many legal obligations.
Choose your dog based on your breed:
There are:
330 officially recognized breeds;
To choose the dog that will best suit your lifestyle, it is important to know the characteristics of each large group of dog breeds.
· The shepherd dogs :
The following sheepdog names are commonly found:
German shepherd;
Shepherd of Beauce;
shepherd of the Pyrenees;
Australian shepherd;
Collie.
If the appearance of sheepdogs is very varied, their instinct is always that of gathering, containing, driving:
Very close to the man, obedient and affectionate, they are wonderful companions, especially adapted to family life.
Recommended for athletes for their vitality, they are therefore not suitable for the elderly or casanières.
They are very affectionate dogs that can even be sticky.
· Nordic dogs:
The following Nordic dog names are commonly found:
Husky;
malamute;
Spitz.
Nordic dogs have very special characteristics:
They are often very independent and can sometimes prove unsub missive and runaway. They are therefore not recommended for masters who are inexperienced or who do not have time to devote to their education.
Nordic dogs thrive in dog sports: sledding, mountain biking, jogging... So they need a master sportsman who lives in the country.
Watchdogs :
The following watchdog names are commonly found:
rottweiler;Boxer:
Argentinian dogue;
bulldog;
doberman;
cane corso.
Watchdogs generally weigh more than 30 kg. Often short-haired, they are muscular and give off an impression of strength and power:
Very attached to their master, they can be aggressive if they feel he is in danger.
Rather placid, watchdogs do not require as much activity as their physique might suggest.
These dogs are powerful, so they must be perfectly educated by a master who can control them. Some of them are even among the animals affected by the Dangerous Dogs Act imposing various obligations.
· Hunting dogs:
The following hunting dog names are commonly found:
Labrador;
golden retriever;
Breton spaniel;
Jack Russell;
beagle;
English setter.
Hunting dogs are rather rustic and easy to live:
Soft in character, easy to educate, they make excellent pet dogs.
Jack russell terriers have a slightly more lively, sometimes difficult character. Their small size should not be fooled: they need a solid education, space and walks to flourish!
The stop dogs are very gentle, but quite independent: they are sometimes runaways. It is very difficult for them to live in the city.
As for the retrievers, they are very sociable and do wonders as pet dogs.
Race dogs :
The following race dog names are commonly found:
whippet;
Small Italian greyhound;
Irish greyhound.
Greyhounds have a very special character:
They are not very demonstrative, but very close to their master.
They have a strong propensity to hunt all small animals, including cats in the vicinity.
They absolutely need to run regularly for their well-being and, provided they have their own walks, they can easily live in the city.
Bastards and corniauds:
You have to know how to distinguish bastards from corniauds:
Bastards are dogs from parents of two different breeds.
Cornish are dogs whose origins are unknown.
Both can be wonderful companions.
· Pet dogs:
The following pet dog names are commonly found:
cavalier King Charles;
American bulldog;
Chihuahua;
yorkshire terrier.
The pet dog is cute, kind, quiet:
He is the dream accomplice of children and seniors.
But, while it is easy to live, it requires some special attention depending on the breed:
Flat-faced dogs (American bulldog, pug...) run out of steam and can't stand the heat.
Many breeds require regular professional grooming, which is a budget to be expected.
Choose your dog: breed for the city or the countryside?
Whether you live in an apartment or have a garden obviously determines the choice of breed to adopt. Indeed, some dogs absolutely need a substantial daily exercise and can hardly adapt to life in the city. And it's not necessarily related to their size:
Some small dogs (sheepdogs, burrows, hunting dogs, etc.) need to let off steam regularly. Otherwise they risk becoming frankly unlivable confined in an apartment!
On the other hand, some molosses, particularly placid, are very comfortable with a life in an apartment provided they have an appropriate surface!
On the other hand, while some breeds cannot live in the city, some precautions must be taken in the countryside. Indeed, some dogs are runaways or have kept a strong predestination for hunting. In this case, a good fence will be required.
Choose your dog: male or female?
Before choosing a puppy, it is necessary to consider the pros and cons of each of the sexes, in order to make an informed choice.
The female:
Female behaviour is one of their main strengths, as:
They are generally quieter and affectionate, less dominant and rebellious to authority than males.
Overall, having a female is easier and generally advised to inexperienced masters.
Outside the heat period, females behave more friendlyly with their congeners: they are more easily accepting foreign dogs.
However, the heat period has some drawbacks:
Violent fights can occur between females to conquer the male.
Depending on the physiology of each dog, their losses may be significant and require protection of the house (moquette, carpets, armchairs, etc.) and the car.
The male dog:
The male is always more dominant and less flexible than the female:
It can then be a little more difficult to educate.
His territorial instinct, more developed, can lead to aggressions against strangers who would enter his home, human as animals.
Urinary scarring is ubiquitous and can be troublesome in some cases.
One of the main disadvantages of males is their behaviour in the presence of a female hunting in the vicinity: uncontrollable, they can run away, fight and behave painfully at home.
Comments
Post a Comment