How To Choose A Dog Breed
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If you are struggling with the question of choosing the best dog breed for you and you are thinking about adopting puppies or a dog, it can be a tough question, especially if adopting puppies or dogs is a first experience for you.

If it is your first time adopting puppies, choosing the best breeds can be tricky. If you have children, then you should most certainly choose a dog breed that will be suitable for and will get friendly with children.

It's an acknowledged fact that a few dog breeds may be incline to turn over jealous towards kids in looking for for attention, and that could be unsafe in a home depending on the age of your kids. Consequently, you will want to study the nature of dog breeds, primary dog care know-hows and what sort of surroundings are appropriate for the puppy breed that you may be planning on adopting.

A quick look at the American kennel society you will find they have recognized over 150 dog breeds which also includes companion dogs, working dogs,and more. Every dog owner should realize that certain dogs have personalities of their own hence, they act uncertain ways.

Although many breeds can be best friends for people, it is also crucial to think about the aspects that may go awry when adopting a particular dog breed. Again always keep in mind the question of "is this the best dog breed for me?" A few breeds of dogs demand a single master who will take the command over the dog s behavior and recognize how to correct them. A good illustration of such single master dogs are guard duty dogs used by the police force.

Some dogs really know how to obey people and they will also know how to tease. So read up on the general temperament of the dog and its nature before settling on any dog breeds.

If the puppy breed you select has a calm disposition, then that implies it is easy to discipline and they would in all likelihood make dependable friends with kids. If not so calm of a disposition, That dog breed might a good choice for a guard dog.

Grooming can be a hassle for allot of dog owners but if you check into all relevant data about dog breeds prior to making your choice of purchasing a certain dog breed, then you will have a better idea as to what to expect. Generally, the long hair types are difficult to keep up while the short haired ones are easier to get by.

You may want to familiarize yourself with different grooming methods depending on the dog breed you wish to adopt. With the right consideration of your home environment, and targeted research you'll find that adopting puppies is very rewarding. Choosing the best dog breed for me just became a little less intimidating.

This article was written by Kevin Spaeth for "Best-Dog-Breed-For-Me" the web's best resource for dog breed information and adopting puppies. The author's website; http://www.best-dog-breed-for-me.com/

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Dog Breed Name: Yorktese, Morkie, Yorkteses, Morkies, Yorkie & Maltese mix, Yorkshire Terrier and Maltese Hybrid

Description: Wonderful toy breed that makes a perfect lap dog. Loves to sit in your lap, run around the house or yard. Will sleep in your bed. Great for kids and adults alike. Quickly becoming one of the more popular designer breeds in the United States.

Temperament: Playful, love to be held, get along well with others. As with all breeds the temperament of the parents and socialization come into play.

Height, Weight: Depends on size of parents. Typically 3 to 8 lbs.

Health Problems: No claims of extraordinary health or diseases specific to Morkies have been documented. As the case will all dog hybrids, Morkies inherit any number of combinations of both the physical and behavioral attributes of Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier.

Colors: Black and Tan, Black and Gold, Black and White, Black, Tri-color with Black, Gold and White. Also can be mostly white.

Exercise Required: Majority of required exercise can be obtained in an apartment or house setting but they love to play outside and go for walks.

Life Expectancy: 15-18 years

Litter Size: 2-4

Grooming: Similar to the Yorkie and Maltese. Coat can be long and flowing or you can give them a puppy cut or other hair cut.

Origin: United States

Group: Toy

Recognized Registries: Though the Morkie is a hybrid they can be registered with a designer breed / hybrid specific registry.

CKC= Continental Kennel Club

APRI= American Pet Registry

ACA= American Kennel Association

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Small dogs or lap dogs or comforters as they were once called have a very extensive history, encompassing several thousand years. Small breeds were often kept by nobility and given as presents to royal figures. It was also thought that small breeds were good for ones health. The Pekingees, pug and King Charles Cavalier Spaniel are three examples.

Many dog owners have a preference for small dogs over larger breeds, and for many different reasons. However, by virtue of their diminutive size, these dogs are much more affordable to keep, need less exercise in relation to larger breeds in general, and are simple to transport for example.

Many owners of larger dogs, and often those thinking of caring for a new dogs avoid smaller breeds, because of the perceived differences in their behaviour, in relation to larger dogs. It is thought, and wrongly of course, that smaller dogs are by nature, yappy, aggressive, possessive, over protective and demanding,, and so on.

If this assumption is not true, then why do so many small dog owners experience problems with their dogs behaving aggressively towards other dogs and humans and displaying possessive and demanding behaviours etc?

To get an understanding of the problem, we need to begin at the beginning. All puppies are cute and adorable, even the largest breed was small and cuddly at one time. However, the small breeds tend to retain their puppy looks and size, long after the cute Rottweiler puppy has grown and gained 50 Kg in weight, for instance

Researchers have found that humans have developed a biological response to 'cute' things, especially baby animals. It is thought the need to nurture and protect, perceived defenceless creatures is automatic.

This is where problems often begin; the owner over protects the dog, may carry him round, let him sleep on the bed or jump on the furniture when he chooses, and picks him up in the presence strange dogs, and gives in to his demands for attention. This is often done through the misguided notion that the dog needs protecting, by virtue of his size and 'baby like' qualities.

So how is this all worked out in the dogs mind? Although our domestic dogs are very different in many ways to his ancestor, the wolf, he has inherited much of his ancestors instinctual behaviours. A part of this instinctual blue print,comes the desire to be part of a group or pack. Although most dogs are more than happy to be the follower in their human pack, if their is no obvious leader, or the dog is getting signals from his owner that he is the leader of the pack, then the dog will have no option but to fill the role, as this is how life is played out in the dogs world.

Over time, the dog may show behaviours that to the experienced eye would be considered dominant, however, to the dogs owner these behaviours are seen as either breed specific, for example, 'that's how Chihuahuas's are', or part and parcel of the dogs personality, eg 'he's always been this way'. This kind of behaviour would be a cause for concern if seen in a larger dog, but somehow overlooked, or not considered serious in many smaller breeds.

There are a number of behaviours that are common to small dogs acting dominantly, so much so, that this type of behaviour observed in smaller breeds, has inherited the label 'small dog syndrome' or 'little dog syndrome'. Some of the common behaviours that characterise 'small dog syndrome' are listed below.

• Your dog has developed the habit of sitting on you, or jumping on you, or next to you, when he pleases.
• Your dog does not allow you near him when he is eating or has a toy he is playing with
• Your barks excessively to get your attention.
• Your dog is over protective when other dogs or humans come near you.
• Your dog growls when you attempt to move him from his favourite resting place.
• Your dog is generally stubborn and refuses to follow commands given to him.
• Your dog displays an exaggerated reaction to being left alone, characterised by constant barking, or destructive behaviour.

Much can be done to turn this problem around, however, owners must first consider the role they play in encouraging this type of behaviour in their dogs. Owners must come to realise that their small breed dogs are in fact animals and not little humans.

Secondly, owners must understand that it is natural for dogs to be a part of a 'pack' and more importantly, a pack in which they would much prefer to be a follower, than a leader. Understanding these two concepts alone, will help greatlyreduce the problem.

In terms of retraining, owners must communicate to their dogs that they are the leader, provider, and protector of the team. This can be done by controlling all of the dogs resources, for example, food, toys, treats, walks, and favourite places of rest, and allowing the dog access to them when the owner decides.

All demanding behaviour, for example barking for treats or to be picked up and so on, should be ignored, and all appropriate behaviour praised.

Aggressive and possessive behaviour towards other humans by the dog can be dealt with by having a place for the dog to go to when the owner is interacting with others. This may be to his crate, or a cushion in the corner of the room for example.

Owners should be aware that retraining takes time, especially in the case of dogs who have been allowed to display this kind of behaviour for a long time. With patience and repetition however, the dog will be content to become a follower, rather than the leader, of his human pack.

I have been training dogs since the late 1980's. I now live in France, where I continue to train dogs, and also write about dog behaviour, care, and training related topics. If you would like free further information about dogs, and their training and care, please visit my blog at http://www.toptrainingtips.com

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