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So
you've decided to get a dog? Congratulations! Your next step
is to select a breed. With over 140 breeds to choose from,
this won't be easy. Sometimes it helps to narrow your search
down a bit. Consider the following when selecting a breed.
Your preferences. Naturally, you're not going to select a
breed that doesn't appeal to you. You might not like large
dogs, for example, so you can eliminate many of the working
dogs from your list.
Your
lifestyle. Do you have time to brush or comb a dog almost
every day? If not, you can eliminate some of the longhaired
breeds. If you're very busy, consider a shorthaired breed
that requires little grooming.
Your
household. If you live with young children or plan to have
children one day, consider one of the more patient breeds.
If you get a lot of company, select a breed that's friendly
with strangers.
Your
experience. Some breeds are really independent and hard to
handle unless you have a great deal of experience training
dogs.
Your
yard. Unless you live in the country or have a large yard,
eliminate many of the large breeds.
Your
other Pets. If you live with cats or other dogs, select a
breed that gets along well with
other Pets.
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