What kind of dog should I get?
In considering the differences among dogs, breeds help us understand the physical and behavioral traits typical of the various types of dogs. Choosing a dog with characteristics suited to your family’s care-taking abilities makes a safer and happier experience for the dog as well as the family. Breeds are so different from each other that one dog can be perfect while another would never successfully fit your home. Expect that, in a mixed-breed dog, the most difficult traits of each breed will prevail. Wishful thinking doesn’t shape a dog’s temperament: genetics, early life experiences, management and training do. A dog’s genetic heritage will be a limiting factor on how much you can shape the temperament in the direction you desire. Let’s consider some things for your family to decide as you research what type of dog to get. Remember, even if you get a mixed breed, you’ll need to make sure that every breed in the mix is a breed right for your family. Size A dog is approximately as stro
I would go to your local shelter and see what they have. Shelters have so many friendly dogs that are just waiting for someone to love them. As far as health issues go, any dog can have them. Mostly you just never really know. That my friend is what they call the luck of the draw. But seriously I would consider a shelter. I got my yorkie mix from a shelter and she is one of the best little dogs I’ve ever had. Also you can usually tell what kind of personality he has when you can interact with him at the shelter. Hope you consider my advice.
