Choose the characteristics of different breeds of dogs that are suitable for your home

Friendly dogs:

Samoyed, Alaskan Malamute, Husky Malamute, Scottish Shepherd , Labrador, Golden Retriever, British Bulldog, Boxer Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Weimaraner, Old English Sheepdog, Saint Bernard, etc. Advantages: Like to be close to people, will not bark at home, mature Later, it will be mature and stable, and able to live a comfortable life at home. Disadvantages: Although it is large in size, it is not suitable for housekeeping.

Reliable dogs at home: Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Poodle (miniature or smaller), Bichon Frize, Welsh Corgi, Shetland Sheepdog, Miniature Schnauzer Swiss Dog, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian, Chihuahua, Pekingese, Pug, Lhasa Apso, etc. Advantages: Small size, beautiful and cute appearance, easy to get close to people, well-behaved, obedient, suitable for keeping indoors Disadvantages : Most of them are long-haired dogs. They need to be taken care of and groomed a lot. They are somewhat dependent and their vitality is not as strong as that of large dogs.

Dogs with strong protective abilities:

Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Green Wolf (Kunming) Dog, Chow Chow, Bull Terrier, Mastiff, Rottweiler, Caucasian Dog, Akita Inu, Silver Fox Dog, etc. Advantages: Loyal to the owner, strong in body, strong in guarding its territory, and cannot be easily approached by strangers Disadvantages: Average closeness to family members, the discipline (training) of puppies must be stricter way, otherwise it will be difficult to control in adulthood.

Independent and confident dogs:

Husky, Alaskan dog, Shiba Inu, Yorkshire terrier, Schnauzer, Migru Hound, Afghan dog, French Bulldog, Wire-haired Fox Terrier, Lakeside Terrier, West Highland Terrier, etc. Advantages: Bold, independent, strong autonomy, does not require special care Disadvantages: Stubborn and willful personality, only those who understand their characteristics can effectively control them.

Easy to train dogs:

Border Collie, German Shepherd, Green Wolf (Kunming) Dog, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Doberman Pinscher, Poodle, etc. Advantages: Strong learning ability and quick action. It is easy to adapt to the environment, and after effective training, it is a very good watchdog or companion dog. Disadvantages: strong activity, less comfortable indoors, some dogs will appear slightly nervous if they do not exercise enough, and may easily cause barking.

Determine what size dog is suitable for you based on appearance characteristics

1. Choose a large dog or a small dog?

This depends on the breeding space and purpose of breeding. If the conditions Large and medium-sized dogs can be raised if they are allowed a larger breeding space and are intended to be used as guard dogs or working dogs. If the breeding space is relatively small, or even only in the living room, then only small dogs can be raised. If you don't consider the actual situationHowever, if you choose a dog breed based only on your own hobbies, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble in the future.

2. Choose a puppy or an adult dog?

The benefits of raising puppies: puppies can quickly adapt to the new environment and establish a good relationship with their owners, are easy to train and adjust, and can be trained according to their owners’ needs. requirements to develop good living habits. Disadvantages: Puppies have poor living abilities and are difficult to raise. They require more time and careful care. Advantages of adult dogs: strong living ability, less worry and effort, especially trained dogs. However, adult dogs also have disadvantages: it is not easy to establish a good relationship with their owners, and it is not easy to gain their trust; sometimes, Because it misses its previous owner, it will secretly run back to its original place. More importantly, the habits it has formed are difficult to change.

3. Choose a long-haired dog or a short-haired dog?

Long-haired dogs are elegant, beautiful and lovable, but you have to spend more time bathing them, otherwise the coat will get tangled. , making it uncomfortable. If you are very busy, it is best not to get a long-haired dog. Although short-haired dogs are not so beautiful, the most important thing is that they do not need to take care of their coat for a long time, so it is easier to raise them.

4. Choose a male dog or a female dog

In terms of feelings towards people, both male and female dogs are the same. But in terms of personality, male dogs are resolute, aggressive, lively and active. They are not as docile as female dogs and are difficult to train. Although female dogs are docile and easy to train, going into heat twice a year will increase the trouble of pregnancy and childbirth. From an economic point of view, female dogs are more cost-effective than male dogs. In addition, if you do not want your dog to have children, you can save a lot of trouble after sterilization surgery (which must be performed by professionals). Therefore, whether to raise a male dog or a female dog should be decided based on the purpose of raising the dog.

5. Choose purebred or cross-bred dogs

Under normal circumstances, you should choose purebreds, because hybrids have the following disadvantages: ugly appearance, easy to mutate, few outstanding talents, unpredictable personality and Temperament, and the value of the bred puppies is not high. In addition, hybrid dogs cannot participate in dog shows yet, but hybrid dogs also have their advantages: low price and easy to raise. Purebred dogs have a well-proportioned body shape and beautiful coat, which can predict their character and temperament. The economic value of breeding offspring is high, but the price is high, and it requires a certain financial ability to raise them.

Misunderstandings in the process of buying a dog

1. Be fully mentally prepared before buying a dog. You must know that you will take care of it for about ten years and never leave it. Every kind of dog The habits of babies are very different. Some like to bite things and some like to shed hair. What should you do if you get pregnant in the future? Wait, etc. Don’t consider buying until you think about it.

2. Buying a dog is different from shopping for clothes on Taobao. You must not have the mentality of picking up a bargain. Dogs with too many prices in the cheap market have certain problems.

3. Many people regard vaccines asIt is very important. Of course, vaccinations must be injected, but the fact is not what dog-raising friends say. Businessmen do not vaccinate puppies. This situation is in the minority. A set of Internet does not cost much, even if it is not vaccinated. There is absolutely no need to hide it, just tell you to go back and get the injection.

4. Some people think that in order to make the dog active, it is completely impossible to inject serum into the dog. Just compare the prices of serum and vaccine and you will know after a while, and injecting serum has a certain timeliness.

5. Vaccination can only prevent some diseases, but it cannot solve innate genetic problems, so your dog will still get sick or even die. This has no direct relationship with whether or not the vaccine is administered.