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A Complete guide to first time dog owner

Owning a Dog is simple, but choosing the right one is the key. People buy puppy in haste but end up being unhappy in the course of time. 7 question you should answer before getting a puppy, since its an life long investment of love, care and money:

Here are the few things that you should keep in mind before choosing the right breed. You should be the master of your decision.

1. Size of the breed you are planning : Size plays an important role if you are getting a pet as you should not feel cramped in the presence of your pet. It should be an fun experience for owner as well as your new family member. So consider the maximum size and weight your selected breed will gain. Different breed requires different space for healthy accommodation.

Q2A: Do you have enough space for breed of that Size?

2. Time Investment: Yes, raising a puppy require patience with time. The experience of raising a puppy will be very much similar to human baby. It requires time for Exercise, Grooming, Health care and Fun.

Q2A: How much time you are willing to give to your pet in daily and weekly basis?

3. Shedding Restrictions: The new member you are about to get is a dog after all and its animal tendency to shed in specified time of the year. Keep in mind the amount and duration of shedding your breed has all round the year. Also keep in mind of any member allergic to animal hairs. Although a good care can minimize the shedding.

Q2A: How much and how long does the intended breed Sheds?

4.Temperament: The temperament is also a very important consideration while selecting a pet as some breed have basic hunting instincts and some are very friendly. Some breed goes easily(ex: Labrador Retriever) with other and some have a problem easily socializing. So if you have any young infants or expecting in latest 15 year  then make choice accordingly. views about different breed varies differently so be wise and take your own decision.

Q2A: Is temperament going to be an issue? do you have other pet(s) or infant(s)? 

5. Climatic requirements: Different breed originates from different part of the world and may find hard to adapt to different climatic condition. ex: Saint Bernard is a breed from hilly area and it may find hard to survive in normal Indian hot conditions, unless you have the required arrangements.

Q2A: Can the breed adapt easily to the climatic variation in the region you live? 

6. Purpose: A very important factor in choosing the right breed of dog. Its very well said “After use we even discard our body”, so if the breed you are getting does not matches your need then its just of no use. Think wisely before selecting the breed after carefully deciding the purpose of yours? ex: If you get a Pug an expect it to guard your house?? Not possible. So get to know different groups of dog before choosing the right breed.

Q2A: Why you need a Dog?

7. Money: Last but not the least is the amount of money you are planning to shove out your pocket. Different breeds have different price so be careful before choosing a breed as you may land up in disappointment after getting the price quotation. Prices also vary according to the availability and pedigree of a Dog.

Q2A: My budget?

So this are the 7 basic question you will need to answer before you get going on your pet purchase. Be wise and make right choice as you are getting a new family member. May your experience of owning a dog be the sweetest and you cherish it throughout your life. 🙂

Find everything about different breeds here.

Note: Search for good breeders before getting pet from any where, avoid business people as they breed solely for it.

 

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