Choosing a dog

CHOOSING A DOG
  • There is an infinite variety of size, shape, coat texture and inherited ability in the pedigree breeds which have been developed by knowledgeable dog breeders over the years.
  • In the past, the breeds were developed to encourage an ability for certain types of work such as herding, tracking game, retrieving, guarding or as warning watch dogs. The characteristics which made the dogs suitable for these jobs are still present today, although the majority of the dogs are kept in idleness and boredom.
  • The domestic pets are strongly influenced by the work for which it was developed. For instance, the hound may be difficult to halt or recall when it is following scent, gundog may dig and to work underground will exercise in the flowerbeds. Hence selection of right dog and breed is very important to keep them as a pet.
  • The important matter to considered are size, coat type, dog or bitch, adult or puppy, pedigree or mongrel.

Size, shape, coat texture and inherited ability are the important factors in choosing a dog.

Last modified: Thursday, 7 June 2012, 9:16 AM