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When choosing a dog breed it is important to first look at your lifestyle and then at what type of dog breed fits that lifestyle. You need to be able to determine how much time a day you can devote to your dog including puppy training, socializing, classes and other activities. Puppies take up a lot of time that you may not have available.

You also need to determine if you or your family is allergic to any specific type of dog. Some individuals can tolerate specific types of breeds while others may have problems with any type of dog. Or perhaps you are the lucky one with no animal allergies.

Buying a purebred dog will be a large cost. Additionally there are other costs that most pet owners don’t think about until they have their new dog. There are many costs that accumulate once you have your dog, like shots, food, accessories, crates, inoculations, obedience school etc. Try and have an idea of the expected shocks so you don’t get stuck. You can’t simply give back a dog if all of a sudden you can’t afford it.

Most dogs are very social and will like being around people and spending time with you and your family. You need to make sure you have room for your dog. Apartments can be very difficult for dogs. If you don’t spend a lot of time at home but want a dog then you should look at getting a more solitary breed.

The size of your dog is extremely important. Most breeders can give you a pretty good estimate at how large your dog will be once it is full size. This is based on its breed and parents. You can pick a dog that is small, medium, large or very large (giant) breeds. Make sure you have room and can handle the size of your desired dog.

You can find general dog breed information in books and also on the internet. If you are looking to have some specific questions answered then you may want to speak with a local dog breeder, veterinarian, kennel club or groomer. It is important to find a reliable breeder to obtain a healthy dog and any of these avenues can provide you with the correct information.

If the breed of your dog doesn’t matter then you may want to rescue a puppy form your local animal shelter. There are always animals that need a home and you can get a puppy for free.

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