What is the right dog breed for me? Think twice before getting a breed you can not handle.

What is the best Dog Breed for me?

Imagine you walk past a pet shop and in the pet shop window,  is a sign that says beautiful 6 little Golden Retriever Puppies looking for a loving home.

You remember your childhood that you always wanted a puppy.

Your parents never allowed you to have a puppy.

Whenever you asked they said it is not the right time. 

Now is your chance to get a puppy you live on your own and you could use the company. 

STOP... right here. Before you get a puppy or a dog think what it means to your lifestyle. 

Finding the right dog is important. What is the best Dog Breed for you?

Finding the right dog for you is important as you will spend a lifetime with your Dog.  Yes, you heard right a dog depend on the Dog Breed can become quite old. 

Depend on the Dog Breed a dog can life 13-20 years some even longer.

You can buy a dog or you can go to your local shelter and look for a dog.

But before you do this you should be super clear what it means having a dog.

Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs and I don’t want to miss my furry friends but getting a dog is a big responsibility. Choosing the right dog that fits you and your environment is an important part of your decision.

There are different Dog Breeds and everyone has their own characteristics and their own needs.

What are the different Dog Breeds?

Small Dog Breeds

Toy Dog Breeds

Medium Dog Breeds

Large Dog Breeds

Mixed Dog Breeds

Bevor you get a Dog do some checking and memorize the Dog Mantra. Are you ready?

Here is a mantra for all the dog owners

A dog is a living thing.

A dog is a living thing.

A dog is a living thing.

Did you get it? Here it goes again

I love my dog for a lifetime

I love my dog for a lifetime

I love my dog for a lifetime

Repeat 3x 

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Looking for a dog is a family decision. See how easy it is to get the right dog for you.

When you look for a dog there are lots of different Dog Breeds available and to choose from.

 Don’t tell me you just want a dog because it looks good in the new car you just bought at 9% interest rate.

Think about it how happy you will be when your dog scratches the new leather seats or the worst of it when it starts eating the upholstery because it is boring being left alone in the car.

Getting a dog is not like buying a new pair of shoes.

 It is like you are having a child, except it doesn’t speak English and will poop. It sheds the hairs and will make noise, will not let you sleep in and needs daily attention.

Are you prepared to share your life with a dog?

If that makes you scream then consider another kind of pet. Maybe some fish or maybe a plant and maybe just a new car or a pair of shoes.

In case your love your job and push for your career, on top of it you work from 7 am to 10 pm six days a week, then you are going to have a really lonely and unhappy dog on your hands.

Can you guess how a dog shows unhappiness? 

A Dog’s perspective…

In the absence of being able to say, “Pay attention to me, “

if not I will do things like peeing on your shoes or into your shoes,

I love to chew them to pieces,

I will make your sofa look bear without upholstery and I love to make a mess.

I might have to poo where should I go. This is not your dog’s fault it will be yours.

I might slumber all over your clothes.

I love to play with the rubbish bin…

Don’t ask why? So repeat the mantra now.

A dog is a living thing.

A dog is a living thing.

A dog is a living thing.

Did you get it? Here it goes again

I love my dog for a lifetime.

I love my dog for a lifetime.

I love my dog for a lifetime.

Here is a little quiz for you.

Determine if you can answer all of them with yes or no.

If the answer no to any of those questions then you are probably not yet ready to have a dog. That is ok a bit tough… but you are still allowed to like dogs.

If you answer them all with yes then you are ready to have a dog. Congratulation.

Questions for dog ownership.

• Do you like dogs? Really like dogs no matter what.
• Is anyone in your family allergic to dogs?
• Does your Building / Landlord allow pets/ dogs?
• Are you able to support a dog?
• Are you ok picking up dog poop, mopping up dog pee, or cleaning dog vomit?
• Do you want to go for a walk with your dog at the times you like to sleep and when the weather is ice cold, raining, snowing?
• Are you prepared to spend a lifetime with your dog in good and in bad times?
• If you answered all those Questions Yes go get a dog. 
• Before You Go, Please Use the Dog Breed Checker to see what is the right dog for you. 

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All Yours 

Melanie