Most people pay attention to how a dog they like looks. Sometimes they consider character traits. If that’s all you are focusing on, it is a big mistake. You need to pay attention to other factors, too.
Dogs usually live between 10 and 13 years. If you are twenty five years old when you get a dog and your dog lives for fifteen years, by the time you are forty you would have spent around forty percent of your life with your dog.
When buying or adopting a dog, you are getting a friend and a family member who will stay with you for a long time. Your dog will get old faster than you will. Your dog will also need daily care. You’ll need to take your dog for walks, feed it, monitor its health, and take it to a doctor when necessary.
This is a lot of responsibility. This is why you want to do some research about your future dog. Here is what you need to pay attention to:
Personality traits of a breed
For example, Rottweilers were originally bred to help shepherds with cattle. Later they were used to pull carts. They were also the earliest police and military dogs. You should get a Rottweiler if you are looking for a guardian dog that loves to work.
Amount of physical exercise
How much physical exercise will your dog need to stay healthy? Find it out to see if you will be spending enough time with your dog outside for it to get enough exercise. The amount of exercise often depends on the breeding reasons. A dog may be small in size, but if it was originally bred for hunting, it will need a lot of exercise.
Climate
How will your dog feel in your region’s climate? This is crucial if you have a home with a backyard and want an outside dog.
Health issues
Finally, what are the breed’s usual health issues?
A dog of an exotic breed may seem like a good choice at first. However, exotic dogs come with exotic health problems. Are you willing to deal with them?
Below you will find an infographic that outlines common health issues for 25 most popular dog breeds.
Do you like Shih Tzus because of their small size? Shih Tzus are predisposed to have wobbly kneecaps, also known as patellar luxation. This is a condition is which a kneecap is dislocated or moves out of its regular location. The kneecap will often get back into the regular position by itself, but in severe cases a surgery may be required. This is why a Shih Tzu is probably not a dog for you if you like to go hiking or spend a lot of time in the areas where your dog will have to run or jump a lot.
Study the infographic, find your favorite dog in it, find more about its typical health hazards and decide if it’s the breed for you!
Source: DogPsycho.com.
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