IS THERE A BREED OF DOG BEST SUITED TO YOU?

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IS THERE A BREED OF DOG BEST SUITED TO YOU?
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• There are more than 150 breeds of dog, and while
  many dog lovers simply love anything that woofs
  and has 4 legs and a tail, some of you out there
  may want to give a bit more consideration to the
  type of pet dog you choose to make a part of your
  family. Some dogs may adapt to any circumstances
  that they find themselves in, and will quickly
  endear themselves to anyone who shows them a
  little love, but some breeds are naturally more
  predisposed to certain types of behaviour and you
  may want to consider the following points before
  getting your new pooch.

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• What role will your new dog play in your life?
• Are you thinking about buying or adopting a dog
  to protect your home? If so, then there are
  certain breeds of dog who are naturally more
  inclined to show protective instincts, such as
  Dobermans, Bullmastiffs and German Shepherds.
• Perhaps your new best friend will accompany you
  on hunting expeditions? In which case, you may
  want to consider breeds such as Labradors,
  Beagles and Pointers. If you simply want a dog to
  be either a companion for you, or for another dog
  that you already own, then there will be many
  breeds of dog that may be suitable.

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• It will be best if you can spend time with the
  dog before you buy or adopt them, or have your
  pet dog spend time with them to see if
  personalities are compatible.
• Lets take a closer look at some of the breed
  classifications
• Toy breed
• These dogs are often cute, but perhaps one of
  their main draws is that they can adapt very well
  to living in smaller spaces, such as apartments.
  They dont need masses of space to roam around
  in, and they are easier to keep clean and tidy,
  too. Poodles, Spaniels and Terriers are just a
  few examples of toy breeds.

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• Sporty breeds
• These dogs are often very easy to train for use
  in hunting roles, such as retrieving game birds,
  with high levels of intelligence and loyalty.
  Some breeds of Spaniel, Labradors and Golden
  Retrievers make excellent hunting companions.
• Working class breeds
• These dogs are also very intelligent and can be
  successfully trained to accompany search and
  rescue teams, used as protection, or as guide
  dogs for the blind and/or disabled, and much
  more.

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• They tend to be classed as larger breeds that can
  be engaged in physically active work and include
  such dogs as German Shepherds, Doberman
  Pinschers, Mastiffs and Collies.
• Cross breeds and mongrels
• Many people claim that cross bred dogs with no
  history of inbreeding, are less likely to suffer
  from physical and/or behavioural problems, and
  many favour them as pets. Because of their mixed
  breeding, their personality traits are not
  typical and each dog will have its own unique
  behavioural patterns.

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• When thinking about getting a pet dog, dont take
  the decision lightly and carefully consider many
  factors about the breed of dog, such as those
  mentioned here. A pet is for life, and if you
  want to enjoy your life with your furry friend,
  youd be best to do some research first and
  ideally, spend some time with your chosen dog
  before bringing it into your life permanently.
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