What breed of dog is right for you?
After you've made the decision to get a dog, you should carefully consider your family's desires and lifestyle. There are many factors in deciding what breed of dog is
right for you and your family. The following is a list of websites that
have excellent information about how to choose the right breed of dog for you.
The Dog Owner's Guide website: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/tchoose.html
From the New Pet website: www.newpet.com
From the American Kennel Club
website:
http://www.akc.org/public_education/right_dog.cfm
From the Dog Infomat website: http://www.doginfomat.com/b4ugetadog.htm
From Fuzzy Faces website: http://www.fuzzyfaces.com/lgetting.html
Dog - Play website: http://www.dog-play.com/choosing.html
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Considering a German
Shepherd?
The following is reprinted with the permission of the Northern
California German Shepherd Rescue: |
| What a German Shepherd
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- not a backyard dog
- not a kennel dog
- not low energy
- not highly sociable with strangers
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- not able to thrive without training
- not able to thrive with long hours alone
- not able to thrive when neglected
- not submissive to other dogs
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| What a German Shepherd IS: |
- family dog
- companion
- working dog
- territorial
- protective
- loyal
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- a dog who needs to be involved in your life
- a dog who thrives with something "to
do"
- sociable with children
- energetic
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