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Choosing a dog to be a family pet is a difficult decision to make. Not only do you have to pick the right dog but you are responsible for your pet for itÂ’s whole life. Your new best friend will make a significant impact on your life. Pick the right dog and it will enrich your life. Go for the wrong breed and you and your dog may well be extremely miserable indeed.

Unfortunately, many folks thinking about a dog and which breed to choose make size or the way the look their number one priority, yet,however there is much more in finding the right dog for you family than meets the eye. Picking a dog breed whose natural manner and requirements fit into your life is your first stop.

Your fist step in attaining your is to go for the best breed category. This way you will be considering dog breeds whose natural characteristics should make them more successful for your family.

Fortunately for you, originations all over the world have adopted a system of assigning different dog breeds in broad categories by the type of job they were bred for. A great place to start your research is your national canine organization. The one to examine are: American Kennel Club, UK Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club.

Usually the following categories to separate the different dog breeds:

Hunting Dogs (Gundogs)

Working Dogs

Utility Dogs

Terriers

Toy Dogs

Hounds

Lets take a look at these categories in depth.

Hounds were bred for their keen sense of smell and sight. Again they were used (and still are) for hunting. Dogs in this group make great pets but must have lots of exercise if you are to make them happy in your family. Well known breeds include: Daschunds, Basset Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Deerhounds, Beagles, Whippets and Greyhounds. You may have noticed there great variation in stature in this group.

Hunting dogs were bred originally for searching for and recovering game. Typically they are easily trainable, loyal and companionable animals. They make fantastic pets and have a idealall-round temperament which makes for easy integration into homes with children. They do often need lots of exercise and crave attention which if not given often leads to behavior difficulties. The hunting dog group can be segmented into four sub-groups: Spaniels, Hunt/Point/Retrieve, Retrievers, and Setters.

Toy dogs are the tiny companions and lap animals of the canine catagories. Althoug each dog was used for a certain use, they are placed into this group for their size. Typically, toy dogs are amicable and faithful, and need lots of care. They are intelligent and are easily over indulged as their masters can be poor on obedience due to their diminutive size. In this group are: Chihuahuas, Pugs, Papillions, Yorkshire Terriers and Poodles.

In the beginning, all terriers were used in order to hunt unwanted rodents like . They are usually small dogs, as they needed to be lower to the ground to seize the vermin and other pests that they hunted. These dogs are often brave, and intensely resolute. They are ancient forms of breeds, as far – if not further – than the Middle Ages. Today terriers are thought of as handsome dogs, butthey are better suited tomore expert dog masters because of their more aggressive temperament. Some of the terriers include: Airedale, Boston, Welsh, Border, Wire Fox, Cairn, Jack Russell, Staffordshire, Scottish, Lakeland and West Highland White and Miniature Schnauzer.

Utility dogs are a group of many many different kinds of breeds put in the same catagory because of their non sporting beginnings. They have generally been bred for a specific purpose, but, these functions are greatly varied. Here you will find breeds like: Dalmations, English Bulldogs, American Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Shih Tzus and Poodles. Breeds in this group are often the oldest breeds recorded.

Working dogs have been designed for rescuing, guarding and searching. Example breeds in this group include: Great Danes, Collies, Rottweillers, Mastiffs, Corgis, German Shepherds, Dobermanns, Old English Sheepdogs, Newfoundlands and Boxers. Often called the “champions” of the dog world, being bred to succeed at their particular job.

Having shown you more information about the different groups of dog breed and their virtues you should be able to choose a group and dog suited to you and your family.

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Numerous people worldwide love pets and it comes as no surprise at all that most families have them. Dogs top the list when it comes to being a favorite choice as a family pet. Dogs are the main choice when it comes to the position of family pet because aside from being adorable and lovable, they can make great companions and are definitely loyal. If your family is currently thinking of having your very own pet as well, then it is important for you to consider certain factors to help you in your decision making.

Consider your family...

When the family is considering on adopting a new member to the family, it is important that everybody pitches in on the decision making. Everybody has to think carefully of their lifestyle to find a breed that suits them best.

It is essential as well to consider your children; their age, personality and outlook when it comes to responsibility. It is important to note a dog's reputation with kids. Not all dog breeds are suitable as a family dog, most especially dogs that are just downright aggressive and doesn't have the patience to deal with kids who can be too hyperactive. The lively and energetic personality of a kid may just be too much for a certain breed of dog to handle and so it is important that we think about this matter to avoid instances like a dog biting its master.

Quite often, you have to understand that very young kids may be too hard in handling the pets. You can't expect all kids to possess the qualities of patience and kindness. A solution would be to teach your children the proper handling and treatment of pets especially dogs. Do not tolerate kid's behavior of abuse in handling the family dog.

Aside from this you also have to think that a pet may require some care and attention. They need human contact (being social pets) and require also some exercise. Everybody in the family should schedule or take turns on who should walk the dog.

Dog breeds...

There are several dog breeds that are most suited for a family.

Labradors and Golden Retrievers are strong contenders for the position of family pet because they are playful, lovable, adorable and great with children. They are very devoted to their masters and families can have a good time outdoors playing as they love to jump and run.

Though Irish Setters were originally bred to help people when it comes to hunting, these dogs still make great companions and have a pleasing personality most suited for a family.

Collies grew in popularity as the whole world enjoyed the adventures of Lassie on television. These dogs are very patient and intelligent as well.

Though we perceive boxers to be guard dogs with their growls and barks as they scare strangers away, they are caring, gentle and faithful animals fitting also to be a family pet. But it is ideal to have them as family pets only when your kids are a bit older and bigger.

With the wide variety or breeds to choose from, in no time you will be welcoming a new member of the family which will definitely bring life and brightness to the home.

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