If you’re reading this article, then you’re already ready to bring a new addition into your family. But like with every decision you make, you need to make sure that the dog you adopt is perfect for your home. It’s not just your family that needs to adjust to having a new companion, but the dog also needs to be able to feel comfortable in their new home. Often you end up with tiny dogs in large houses or large dogs in small rooms, which makes them uncomfortable and fidgety and can sometimes change their mood to make them difficult to handle. You can avoid that at all costs if you keep a few things in mind when bringing a new furry buddy into your lives.
There are a variety of breeds to choose from, which is where the problem begins and you don’t want to make the wrong decision because it’ll affect you and your family as well as the dog. And while some breeds might have been trained differently depending on where they live and who trains them, it might not be the same for you. So when you’re getting down to it, here are three important factors to consider when choosing your new puppy.
Size
This is very crucial. While the dog might be tiny in puppy form, they could grow to become really large dogs that might take up a lot of space. Remember that big dogs will not only need lots of room to live, but they’ll need more space to walk and exercise and just exist alongside you. You can’t expect them to fit into a tiny basket for the rest of their lives. Their comfort is as important as yours and you need to keep that in mind. It’s not just space, it’s also the amount of food that the dog will consume as well as their traits. Depending on the size you think you’re ready for, you can move onto the next fact.
Temperament
While a lot of the temperament is down to the way you might train your dog, there is still a lot that is part of who they are already. And if you’re adopting a dog, they might already come from a home where they’ve been mistreated and you need to keep that in mind as well. Look at your family, your neighbourhood and your living situation when deciding what kind of temperament would suit you best. If you have young kids, a dog that is friendly and laid-back is obviously a better choice than getting a large dog that bares its teeth every chance it gets.
Hairy Or Not
And finally, depending on where you live in the world and the kind of situation you live in, you need to decide whether or you want to adopt a hairy dog or one who doesn’t require very high maintenance. One of the things is that hairy dogs shed a lot and that is something to keep in mind when putting your requirements together and if people are allergic to dog hair, then it’s a bad idea!
Adopting a dog is not just really about these three factors, but about how much of your time you can devote to helping your dog adjust to their new home. But planning ahead never hurt anyone!
