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Be sure you choose the right dog breed for you

Each year, more and more new breeds of dogs are added to the already growing list. Currently, the American Kennel Club, or AKC recognizes over 150 different breeds and has classified seven different groups. These groups include sporting, working, toy, terrier, hound, herding, and non-sporting breeds.

The category of the working breeds refers to those dogs that are nothing more than pets or companions to humans, but animals are not working who are or have been trained to perform certain tasks. The race category of work includes: border collie, boxer, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Labrador retriever, rottweiler, st. Bernard, Siberian husky.

Terriers are a lively group of dogs were originally bred for hunting small animals like rabbits and foxes, with most coming from the British Isles. This category includes certain breeds of dogs known as American pit bull, Australia, Barcelona, bull, cairn, fox, Jack Russell, Rat, Scotland, Wales, west of the altiplano.

Also called cup of tea or small, toy category has the smaller dogs usually weigh less than 20-25 pounds and are: Bichon Frise, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Dachshund, Havanese, Maltese, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, toy and miniature poodles, Yorkshire Terrier.

There are also categories that use other criteria to describe the dogs as those that are considered hypoallergenic and lint-free. Some of these include: Airedale, Basenji, Cairn, Kerry Blue, Norfolk, Tibetan and Welsh Terriers, Chinese Crested, Poodle, Schnauzer

A growing number of "designer dogs are breeding a certain mix becoming popular. These include many dogs that are part Poodle:

– Labradoodle (Labrador-poodle)
– Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel and Poodle)
– Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever and Poodle)
– Maltipoo (Maltese and Poodle)
– Schnoodle (Schnauzer and Poodle)

Dog breeds can also be grouped by size and the weight of the dog.

– Toy breeds is 10 pounds or less.
– Small breeds are 10 to 25 pounds.
– Medium Breeds are 25-50 pounds.
– Large Breeds are 50 to 75 pounds.
– Extra large breeds over 75 pounds.

Although any dog can be trained to be good in all children and young children Some people seem to have an extra affinity and tolerance for children. And, of course, any dog that is not trained or socialization will not do well with children. Some of the breeds known for being good for families with children include:

– Basset Hound
– Bulldog
– Collie
– English Setter
– Golden Retriever
– Newfoundland
– Samoyed
– Standard Poodle

Choosing the right dog breed for you

There are many different variables to consider when trying to decide on the right dog breed for you and your family. Before trying to choose what type of dog they do best at home, get the following questions:

Training: All dogs require some sort of obedience training and house training, but some need a little more work than others. Do you have the time and patience to train certain types of dogs?

Size: Do you have room in your home and yard to accommodate a dog, and if so, what size?

And the requirements of walking: Do you have the time and energy required to see that a dog has the proper amount of exercise they need to stay happy and healthy?

Grooming and shedding: Does anyone in your household allergic to animals? Do you have the resources and time to devote to preparing your dog on a regular basis?

About the Author

Alex Olson is an experienced journalist. Being interested in dogs, dog training and different breeds of dogs, she wrote higly popular articles on these topics.

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