Summary: Purchasing or adopting a puppy puts you on track for a lifelong adventure. Your puppy is going to represent a substantial investment in time, money, and energy! So it stands to reason that a little research into your choice of the breed you purchase will go a long way when determining the success of the relationship you have with your furry friend.
Body: The first thing to consider before making your choice of breed is "yourself". What kind of lifestyle do you lead? What is your personality type? Also, what type of physical environment are you going to expose your new puppy to?
With regards to your lifestyle, do you work all day? Being away all day and having your puppy alone will cause him or her some loneliness and lead to barking and whining in your absence. However, most people work outside the home and there are some things you can do to help your puppy or dog learn to accommodate with your absence.
1. You can look in your local newspaper for "Doggy Daycare Centers" where you can leave your dog while you are away at work.
2. If you work close to home, you can spend some time with your puppy or dog during your lunch hour and work on potty training during that time as well.
3. If you can't return home during mid-day while at work, perhaps you have a neighbor, friend, or family member who can check on your puppy while you are away.
As your puppy grows older and becomes more used to being alone, it will be easier to leave him or her alone for an entire day.
Is your yard fenced in to safely keep your puppy?
Make sure that there are no gaps or areas where your puppy or dog can get out from your fenced area. Some dogs love to dig and have been able to dig their way out of what seems like a completely fenced yard.
Do you have the money required for proper licensing and veterinarian care for your puppy?
The costs of owning a puppy or a dog is greater than most people realize. The monthly and yearly costs are estimated below:
Monthly Expenditure
Yearly Expenditure
FOOD
$75
$900
HEALTH CARE
$10-$20
$120-$250
GROOMING
$20-$30
$240-$360
TOTAL EXPENSE
$105-$155
$1260-$1870
How do you determine which breed or mixed breed is right choice for you? Jump online to find out as much as you can about as many breeds of dogs as you can. With this information you can reasonably assume how your new puppy will react to all of the different situations according to the known temperament of that particular breed. The known characteristics that apply to your breed of puppy will assist in your training and socializing regime and will ensure that you and your puppy or dog will be a good match for each other.
Should your puppy be a mixed breed? You can usually find out what the dominant breed is and then just use your best judgement with the whatever he or she might be mixed with. Many people love mixed breeds because they often have fewer health problems than pure bread dogs. Your library and pet store will also have dog-breed books available that will greatly help you to understand your breed.
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