How To Choose A Puppy Breed

There are several dog breeds available for those interested in getting a new puppy to add to your own home and family today. Due to the large number of different breeds crossed with one another, it can be very difficult for a person can be to decide what he wants.

For those owning a puppy for the first time, there are some things that can be done to find which breeds of dogs are well suited to their lifestyle. The first of these things is to get some information regarding at least a few varieties of dog breeds. Although this may not provide you with all the information you require to take your decision, it may provide you with some insights regarding what you are looking for.

This can be accomplished either by going on the internet looking for information, trawling through a few pet stores to look over the different puppy varieties available there, or by getting a book or two or three on different puppy breeds.

Once this is accomplished you will then want to go through the many needs and requirements you are looking for in a puppy. For instance, are you looking for an energetic puppy or a languid one; do you want a puppy that will grow into something resembling a small mountain or do you want one that will fit comfortably in your lap?

Your circumstances also play a great part in narrowing down the search for puppy breeds which might suit you. Do you live in an apartment; do you have a large garden, small garden, or no garden at all? Is the puppy going to be left alone all day long or only for a few hours each day? Do you have young children with whom the puppy would need to interact? And what about other pets, do you have any?

Answering all of these and more such as whether you're allergic to dog hair, as honestly as you're able to can help to considerably narrow down the field of different puppy breeds you need to look at.

And when you get through answering these questions, you will then want to list the traits you want in your puppy, like for instance whether you want a watch dog, or whether you want a show dog, or just a loyal companion to keep the lonely hours of the day at bay.

These all will help you to find the perfect puppy for yourself. You might need to look at a few dozen varieties of puppies before you understand the type of puppy you want, but then again you can't get the best without some kind of effort.