subject: How To Pick A Puppy: Help For Those Thinking Of Adding The Wonderful Addition To Their Family [print this page] Having a puppy can be a wonderful experience for those people looking to add them to their family. Puppies bring about a sense of companionship to their owner along with giving the kids something to occupy themselves with, assuming you have kids. But some people may need a little direction when it comes to how to pick a puppy, this is understandable and I'm here to offer you that help. In this article I'm going to show you how to pick a puppy the right way, this way you won't end up regretting your decision later on.
If you want to know how to pick a puppy the first question you must answer is why do you want a puppy?
Are you looking for companionship?
If you are then a puppy can provide wonderful companionship. Maybe you're single and just want a puppy around so your house isn't totally empty. Maybe you're a senior citizen who needs to have a companion. Studies have been done that show people who have a dog usually end up suffering fewer health problems. Take this into consideration when making your decision.
Are you looking to guard your property?
Picking a puppy that'll eventually become a beast is a good idea if you're looking to use them for the purpose of guarding your property. Certain dogs are better then others when it comes to this and you need to educate yourself on what type of dogs are best. Here is a short list to help you get started.
A pit-bull
A K9 typically the ones used by law enforcement
A Rock wilder
Are you looking for something to show off or a walking companion?
If this is what you're looking for then you may want to go for a puppy that won't get too big. Learning how to pick a puppy starts with knowing this type of information. Certain dogs can be tailored certain ways while others are not that aesthetic. Here are some of the puppies to consider.
Poodles
Beagles
Pugs
Terriers
These dogs are perfect for this perfect, but there are many more I didn't mention. It may be a good idea to get a complete list of these "show" dogs so you know exactly what to look for.
Are you looking to breed a dog you really like?
If you're hoping to breed your puppy down the line then you're probably going to want to get the dog best suited for this purpose. Simple research can be done to see which breeds you'll have to mix together to get this done properly. People picks puppies for breeding purposes all the time so don't feel bad about want them for this purpose.
I hope I've given you some helpful advice in helping you determine how to pick a puppy. Whichever the reason I'm sure you'll be satisfied so as long as you're honest about your intentions.
