Choosing the right kind of dog for your family can be the best thing you can do, and the decision to bring home a dog is definitely a big one since owning a dog can be one of the best things you ever did. Choosing a dog breed ideal for families has to be done especially if you have children at home. You can consider the following since there are breeds you can select.
A dog breed that is ideal is the Labrador Retriever, one that is with high marks when it comes to family dogs. They are sweet and very playful and while they are the gentle giants that love children, they are also protective of the little kids. They are intelligent and also easy to train, the reason that you will see them frequently as service dogs. They are the large dogs weighing 60 to 75 pounds and they are also those requiring regular grooming, to keep their coat in shape.
Golden Retrievers are another breed quite suitable for families with children. This playful, gentle breed is highly patient with young children. It is important to keep its silky coat well-groomed and it also is important to note that in general, larger dogs such as the Lab and the Golden tend to only live for about 10 to 12 years.
A nice dog breed ideal as choice for families and also gentle and loving is the adorable bulldog. This dog breed is quite energetic when still puppies but not with high energy when already adults and this dog weighs around 50 pounds. For families with smaller yards, this can be the good choice. This dog breed is prone to breathing problems and also hip dysplasia and they live for about 8 to 12 years. This dog overheats easily, thus it is important that the dog stays cool always during warm weather. You can also consider buying a beagle, especially if you want a dog like Snoopy. It can be a good option for families, this amiable beagle. They are even tempered and also good with children, and they have also long lives, about 12 to 15 years.
Other breeds can also be ideal for families, like the Bichon Frise and also Bull Terriers and poodles are also good choices. Mutts are also breeds worth considering. A gentle mutt can be very sweet and also a good choice because mutts have longer lives and also has fewer health problems compared to the pure breed dogs. Certain breeds can be better compared to the others, but it is also the individual dog that has to be considered, whether this is a good match suitable for you and the children.
No matter what breed you select, proper dog training is imperative and should begin as soon as you bring your new friend home. It is best to use a dog training program that truly helps you understand your dog's unique personality. The Dog's Way is an obedience training system that includes 12 step-by-step lessons on DVDs, as well as a workbook and reminder cards. Using this set of dog training DVDs can help you teach your dog all the basics of proper behavior which will make it easier for your canine companion to bond with your family.
A dog breed that is ideal is the Labrador Retriever, one that is with high marks when it comes to family dogs. They are sweet and very playful and while they are the gentle giants that love children, they are also protective of the little kids. They are intelligent and also easy to train, the reason that you will see them frequently as service dogs. They are the large dogs weighing 60 to 75 pounds and they are also those requiring regular grooming, to keep their coat in shape.
Golden Retrievers are another breed quite suitable for families with children. This playful, gentle breed is highly patient with young children. It is important to keep its silky coat well-groomed and it also is important to note that in general, larger dogs such as the Lab and the Golden tend to only live for about 10 to 12 years.
A nice dog breed ideal as choice for families and also gentle and loving is the adorable bulldog. This dog breed is quite energetic when still puppies but not with high energy when already adults and this dog weighs around 50 pounds. For families with smaller yards, this can be the good choice. This dog breed is prone to breathing problems and also hip dysplasia and they live for about 8 to 12 years. This dog overheats easily, thus it is important that the dog stays cool always during warm weather. You can also consider buying a beagle, especially if you want a dog like Snoopy. It can be a good option for families, this amiable beagle. They are even tempered and also good with children, and they have also long lives, about 12 to 15 years.
Other breeds can also be ideal for families, like the Bichon Frise and also Bull Terriers and poodles are also good choices. Mutts are also breeds worth considering. A gentle mutt can be very sweet and also a good choice because mutts have longer lives and also has fewer health problems compared to the pure breed dogs. Certain breeds can be better compared to the others, but it is also the individual dog that has to be considered, whether this is a good match suitable for you and the children.
No matter what breed you select, proper dog training is imperative and should begin as soon as you bring your new friend home. It is best to use a dog training program that truly helps you understand your dog's unique personality. The Dog's Way is an obedience training system that includes 12 step-by-step lessons on DVDs, as well as a workbook and reminder cards. Using this set of dog training DVDs can help you teach your dog all the basics of proper behavior which will make it easier for your canine companion to bond with your family.
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Garrett McMahan enjoys watching dog show. To get more information about how to train a dog on a leash, or to find other dog training videos like obedience training online, please check out the TheDogsWay.com site today.