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Choosing a dog: top 13 questions when adopting a puppy 1. How much exercise do you want to give your dog? I had already gotten another dog from this great breeder. I wanted a dog who was a companion but who I also wanted to show in competitive obedience.

When looking into getting a puppy, you'll also need to carefully consider where you get your new four-legged friend from – remember that this can have a big impact on their health and wellbeing. When I adopted my Aussie mix puppy Mille, the rescue group would adopt her out only to people who had experience with herding breeds. Knowing yourself and what you want in a furry friend is the first step to choosing the right dog, so think long and hard about your personal needs and limitations before you sign on the dotted line. A friend of mine who works 10-hour days decided not to get a puppy. The pup would have been alone too long. A puppy needs attention and potty breaks. With over 200 dog breeds to choose from, you are bound to find the perfect match. Every one of those 200+ breeds of dog has been developed, sometimes over hundreds of years, to be specialists at a certain job.As you know, some breeds need a lot of exercise. My Aussie mix puppy Millie is like a whirlwind of activity when she’s awake. If the puppies you see aren’t right for you, walk away Or if the breeder or rescue or shelter don’t feel like a good fit, move on. If you live in small quarters, a large, rambunctious breed may not be best. As young puppies, goldens can be wild, even inside. How much time can you commit to grooming a dog (and how concerned are you about shedding)? Also, do you have allergies?

If you are able to meet the pups in person, it can serve as extra reassurance that you’ve chosen the best breeder. At Perfect Pooches, we are proud to be fully licensed and approved dog breeders who provide healthy, happy puppies to our customers across the UK. As responsible breeders, we understand the importance of finding a trustworthy and reputable source when adding a new family member to your home. That’s why we take the time to ensure that each of our puppies goes to a loving and responsible owner.

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However, if your older dog’s active and loves other dogs, a compatible puppy may be what the senior canine needs to stay active and fit, What’s Your Work Schedule Like? Also, what you see on the screen is not what you’ll get as your puppy. The dogs in shows have been highly trained and specially selected for their jobs.

Puppies should crowd around you and want to play. If any one pup in the litter seems overly aggressive or shy, that could be an indicator that this particular litter is unsuitable for you. Generally, Doodles have very stable dispositions and overly aggressive and shy dogs should be a red flag.The advantage of choosing a pedigree dog (also known as a pure breed) is that you have a certain amount of predictability. You can be fairly certain that your four-legged friend will be a certain size, with a certain coat length and texture, character, and energy level, and you'll also have a bit of warning about some potential health conditions that can affect certain breeds. Take your time: New places can be overwhelming for puppies, so you’ll need to make sure everything is nice and calm at home on the day they arrive. You might want to limit them to one or two rooms in the house at first so they can get used to everything slowly in their own time.