| Dog lovers everywhere devote so much time | | | | the house should be the primary factor to consider |
| choosing the right dog breeds before they decide to | | | | before buying the best dog breed available. |
| purchase a dog. For them, the dog's breed is one | | | | For example, if a future dog owner is living on an |
| contributing factor to its value. That is why most | | | | apartment, then, there's no use to buy a large dog. |
| families who decide to get some dogs, they know | | | | So, for limited space, it's better to opt for those cute |
| that choosing the right breed is crucial. | | | | little canines that don't need too much space to raise |
| Today, there are 70 million dogs in the United States | | | | them. |
| but the American Kennel Club only recognizes 143 | | | | 2. The children |
| breeds of dogs. Still, with these numbers, choosing | | | | If a future dog owner has children, it's best to |
| the right kind of dog breed for the family can be | | | | consider his children rather than his own preference. |
| very tedious. | | | | Delicate dogs like Chihuahua care not advisable |
| However, most pet shop owners contend that the | | | | because they are too frail to let the children take |
| reasons why the preference of the people in | | | | care of them. Big dogs like Saint Bernard could also |
| choosing their dogs may vary from one person to | | | | pose some risk on the children. |
| another is because each person has its own | | | | So, the bottom line is to choose the breed of dog |
| pre-conceived idea what he wants in a dog. It all | | | | depending on the age of the children and how many |
| depends on the physical attributes. | | | | are they in the house. |
| There are those who fancy the size, the shape of | | | | 3. The nature of the job |
| the face, the looks, or even the temper. But | | | | For people who would love to buy dogs but they |
| whatever preference an individual has regarding his | | | | don't have time to devote so much on grooming, |
| choice for dogs, still, there are important factors that | | | | then, it's best to buy those that doesn't need too |
| one must remember in choosing a particular dog | | | | much attention on hair grooming like the Terriers. This |
| breed. | | | | kind of breed of dogs has short hairs so they don't |
| Here's a list of the things that must be considered | | | | need a lot of fuss on their hair. |
| first: | | | | Boiled down, the best dog breed is the one that fits |
| 1. The size of the house | | | | the kind of life the future owner has. Compatibility is |
| Many people tend to forget this factor. The area of | | | | the key in this kind of situation. |