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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DOG
 

 

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Most people select a dog by appearance. They don't bother to take into consideration many factors that are important and if considered will actually make their life as well as their future pets life much happier.

 

If you want to enjoy your pet then don't rush out and buy a pet dog solely on the basis of a dog that you think looks good.

Before you decide on the breed of the dog that you should be getting, here are some of the things you should take into consideration before deciding on what type of dog to get for a pet.

1. Consider you living space. Don't think of getting a big dog if you live in a small apartment. Remember your pet dog will need space according to its size.

 

Those living in apartments should also find out if they can legally keep pet dogs in their suites. Many apartments that do allow pets usually have restrictions on the size of dogs that residents can keep. Welcome Dog- SmartPetDogs.com

 

2. Your lifestyle should also influence your choice of dog. If you are the outdoor type and like to go jogging, enjoy sports activity regularly. Then you may consider a dog that is slightly larger. You can not expect a toy poodle to run beside you when you go for your daily run.

 
3. Take your finances into consideration. All dogs cost money to keep. They require food, grooming, medical care and licensing.
 

Some dogs require extra grooming and care than others. Some people prefer fluffy dogs, while others prefer short-haired dogs. Needless to say that dogs with long fluffy hair will shed more than short-haired dogs.

Keep in mind that dogs that shed significantly will require brushing and grooming regularly to control hair shedding to some extent.

 

4. When shopping for a pet dog, keep in mind the medical condition of your family. Do you have a family member who suffers from dog allergies? If this is the case and you still want to get a dog, then do not pick a dog breed that sheds more.

 

Shedding hair is one of the biggest problems that dog owners come across and can cause a lot of unhappiness to new dog owners. There are some breeds that shed more and some that shed very little.

 

Regardless of what some may tell you, there are no breeds of dogs that do not shed at all. So do a little research before deciding on a new pet dog.

 

Here is a list of some of the dogs that are considered to not have a shedding problem. That is to say shed very little.


LIST OF BREEDS THAT SHED VERY LITTLE HAIR
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Affenpinscher

Airedale Terrier

American Hairless Terrier

Australian Terrier

Basenji

Bedlington Terrier

Belgian Shepherd

Bergamasco

Bichon Frise

Bolognese

Border Terrier

Bouvier des Flanders

Brussels Griffon

Cairn Terrier

Cesky Terrier

Chinese Crested

Cockapoo

Coton De Tulear

Dandie Dinmont Terrier


Lagotto Romagnolo

Lakeland Terrier

Lowchen

Maltese

Maltipoo

Manchester Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Norfolk Terrier

Norwich Terrier

Poodle

Giant Schnauzer

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Havanese

Irish Terrier

Irish Water Spaniel

Italian Greyhound

Kerry Blue Terrier

Komondor

Labradoodle

Peruvian Hairless Dog

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Portuguese Water Dog

Puli

Schnoodle

Scottish Terrier

Sealyham Terrier

Shih-Tzu

Wheaten Terrier

Spanish Water Dog

Standard Poodle

Standard Schnauzer

Tibetan Terrier

Toy Poodle

Welsh Terrier

Wire Fox Terrier

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Mexican Hairless Dog

Yorkshire Terrier

 

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