Dog Breeds

There are so many different dog breeds that no matter what you're looking for you're bound to find it. I mean, if you're looking for small breeds, there's tons of them, medium, large, giant, mixes.

Dogs have been a part of human life for thousands of years. They were initially domesticated to aid in hunting, gaurding, and protection. Dogs are wonderful at the jobs they are given, which has increased their popularity amongst the peoples.

Plus, they're cute and pleasers... Most of the time.

You always want to consider the breed's background, temperament, appearance (for grooming purposes), and their overall disposition as pets. Not every dog is right for every person.

For instance, I love Yorkshire Terriers. I love their quirky, exciting attitudes. But, on the downside, the breed can be nippy, yappy, jealous, possessive, and slightly dominant despite their size. Yorkies just aren't the pet for everyone, and their' not necessarily the best family pet around small children.

Chihuahuas, too, share this "Little Man Syndrome." Although, yes cute, they are, honestly, worse family pets than most other small dog breeds. They are the nippiest, and most likely to bite.

Daschunds on the other hand, are great pets. They may have their share of health concerns, but they are friendly cute, and loving.

But, you must remember that no matter what breed of dog that you bring home, you MUST keep up training and socialization.

If you want a more laid back dog breed, then English Bulldogs may be the dog for you. Although, as puppies they can be rather destructive, once they have matured they are calm and very docile.

You may even be interested in a mix breed dog. This may be one of the better ways to go about bringing a dog home. You can rescue a dog from the shelter, save two lifes (the pup you bring home and the one that can take it's place in the kennel), and you get a friend for life. Today, there is a growing number of designer dogs, but in reality, they are nothing more than high priced mix breed dogs. The Goldendoodle is one of the more popular of these dogs. They are the creation of breeding a purbred poodle with a purebred golden retriever.

In any case, a dog is a true responsibility, and must be agreed upon with everyone in the house before bringing one into the family.