| Dog breeds come in all shapes and sizes. The | | | | emotionally? They will take up your time and |
| statistics vary with some sources saying there are | | | | attention. Also you will become emotionally involved |
| over 500 inter related breeds and breed types. Dogs | | | | with them. In today's culture animals are still very |
| are often categorized into different breed groups. | | | | much part of a family and give us great |
| For instance here are just a few popular groups you | | | | companionship. |
| might recognize; the hound group, the working group, | | | | If you want a dog that is affectionate and family |
| Gun dogs, and my own favourite the terrier group. | | | | friendly that will need to be factored into your choice. |
| I am a huge fan of Staffordshire bull terriers. Yes I | | | | If you want a dog who will live outside. You also |
| nearly forgot there is also the mongrel group as they | | | | need to consider the breed type. |
| are called in the UK. This is a wonderful group with a | | | | We are great advocates of the Staffy, better |
| huge mix of genes! | | | | known as the Staffordshire bull terrier. They are a |
| So how do you decide on a breed for you and your | | | | great family dog that is very affectionate. However |
| family? First you need to ask yourself some key | | | | they would not be a good choice for an outside |
| questions that will provide you with important | | | | working dog. |
| answers. The thing is having a dog is not like buying | | | | The good news is there is a lot of information around |
| the latest gizmo or gadget. Though they are an | | | | to help you decide. Buying a couple of books on |
| animal there are laws governing how we treat them | | | | different breeds can save you a lot of money in the |
| and what needs to be in place. | | | | future by helping you base your decision on the facts |
| The first question you must answer is do you have | | | | of the individual breed. |
| space in your life for a puppy, both physically and | | | | |