What kind of dog should a newbie get?

Before you share a shelter with a pet, remember that the dog needs a lot of attention, warmth, love and affection. This is especially true for puppies: they require almost as much care as children. How your dog will be at an older age depends largely on you and other members of your family: on your ability to set boundaries, on your approach to education, on your lifestyle, and even on your habits!

Discuss with your family who you would like to have more: a very tiny puppy or a “teenager”? Or maybe an adult dog is right for you? You can go to a shelter or find a grown puppy from a breeder. Such a pet will be taught the norms of behavior and basic commands. This will make it easier for you to interact with him.

The average life expectancy of a dog is 10 years. This is a serious period. Your pet will not always be a cute little puppy. He can get sick, and eventually grow old – and he will need your help. You must be prepared for this both mentally and financially.

Raising a dog is a huge responsibility. In addition, some breeds are very “difficult”: stubborn, independent, strong morally and physically. With such a beginner will be difficult to handle, and there is a high risk that the dog will grow up naughty.

When getting a dog, you must understand that it cannot be left completely alone for the whole day. If there is no one in the family to regularly take care of the dog, it is better to choose another, less contact pet.

Beginning dog breeders are recommended to choose from breeds that meet the following characteristics:

• Small or medium sizes.

The younger members of the family will be delighted with the compact companion, besides, it will be easier for you to handle it yourself. Imagine an adult stubborn Rottweiler: he will pull not only the child, but also you yourself on a leash. It is very difficult to control the movements of a large, and also stubborn dog!

Small and miniature dogs feel great when kept in an apartment. They are ideal companions for those who are not at home as often and want to carry their pet with them right in their bag!

• Calm temperament and trainability.

If you still want to get a large dog, pay attention to calm breeds with a high level of trainability.

Easily make contact and give a person boundless love Labradors, Retrievers, Collies, Poodles. In addition, they are easy to teach commands. It seems that they absorb the rules of behavior in society with their mother’s milk!

• Easy care.

It is better that your new friend is unpretentious and his care is standard, without wisdom.

When choosing a dog, remember that the nature of the breed is a guideline, not a guarantee. A lot of the dog’s behavior will depend not on its genes, but on you.

Before bringing a puppy into the house, make sure that no one in the family is allergic to dogs.

From the first days of acquaintance, communicate with a puppy or an adult dog as often as possible: talk, stroke, play, treat with treats, walk and educate. Be involved in her life! Practice basic commands, learn how to behave in public places – go through stage by stage together. Very soon, your responsible approach will give you a kind, faithful friend who will charm everyone around!

Contact professional cynologists and zoopsychologists if you have any questions about training and raising a dog.

And now to specific examples. Here are 7 dog breeds for beginner dog breeders that are ideal for keeping in an apartment. Take note!

Do you dream of a four-legged companion with whom you can go to a cafe or a museum? Then this pet is for you! Due to its tiny size, it will be a welcome guest anywhere. 

Chihuahua feels comfortable even in the most compact apartment and gets along well with children. The only minus of the dog is its fragility and the risk of getting serious injuries from scratch. Any fall from the height of the couch can result in hospitalization. Children in the family must be explained how to behave with a pet and how to behave with a pet, and constantly monitor their contacts.

This dog will make friends with all family members, even with cats, without any hassle!

Your every walk will be filled with active games. Well, on cold evenings, along with the basset hound, you can indulge in a slight melancholy.

Perhaps the only drawback of the breed is too strong attachment to the owner. Long separations will bring the baby the strongest experiences. So it’s better to take your pet with you on trips or stock up on a “nanny” that he will really like!

Oh, this strong kid with a funny muzzle. The whole world is in love with pugs! And they are in love with their owners. Not everyone knows that a pug is extremely attached to his master and loves to spend all his time with him! This dog will be happy to watch your favorite TV series with you and luxuriate in a cozy chair.

In childhood, pugs love to play and show all kinds of activity, but later they become calm and turn into a loving lump of warmth and comfort.

If you are looking for a pet that will chase the ball with you in the yard and charge you with positive, then pay attention to this breed. By nature, Corgis are very friendly and peaceful. And how cute they are! Not a single passer-by will remain indifferent!

What can I say, this kid will open an endless world of adventure for you!

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These two breeds are the perfect choice for connoisseurs of large breeds. Due to the calm temperament, such a dog will fit into a family even with small children. For kids, a Labrador or Retriever will become an excellent nanny, the father of the family will be able to go jogging with him in the park, and the keeper of the family hearth will receive an excellent housekeeper!

Poodles are at the top of the list of the smartest dogs in the world. They pick up commands at the speed of light, learn the rules of conduct, and pull off amazing stunts.

A poodle will gladly support any of your undertakings and show you exactly what a best friend is by example! A nice bonus: the poodle is very neat and easy to care for his coat.

It is with this breed that children can begin to get acquainted with the role of a dog breeder. Thanks to a calm temperament and sensitivity, this pet can get along in a house with a depressed teenager, an inspired young man or a seven-year-old child. And even with all of them at the same time!

The Cocker Spaniel is sure to teach children friendship and care.

These are just 7 examples of breeds, in fact there are many more. 

An excellent choice for a beginner are schnauzers, terriers, German and East European shepherds. All of them have high intelligence and are very devoted to their masters.

When choosing a dog, be guided by a calm temperament, trainability, unpretentiousness and, of course, your preferences. You will definitely find the dog of your dreams!

Welcome to the wonderful world of dog breeding!