All too often, dogs and dog owners are not compatible in their personalities or lifestyle preferences. It is important to evaluate:
- Your living space: no matter how well your personality fits a particular breed, you have to make sure that your living arrangements match it too.
- Your schedule: how available are you to give your dog the attention they need?
- Your activity level: imagine your idea of a good time and be sure that your breed of choice fits within it.
- Future lifestyle-altering events: events such as a move, a change in employment or work schedule, a relationship change, a decision to have children, health concerns, etc., can significantly affect your capacity for responsible dog ownership.
Over 500 dog breeds exist in the world today, each varying in shape and size and showing unique habits and personalities. Whether a small, large or mixed breed, each type of dog has its own distinctive characteristics. If you are in the market for a dog, The Urban Puppy Shop is available to help you choose the breed best suited to your lifestyle and personality. We will spend the time asking the questions that will ensure you make the right decision about the appropriate breed for you, your family and your lifestyle.
The Urban Puppy Shop is committed to supporting you in developing a positive, healthy relationship with your new puppy or dog.
This guide is general information, not veterinary advice. Talk to your veterinarian about your own dog.