Adopting a dog as a pet is a very important decision, because of the immediate responsibility but also for the long-term commitment you are making. When you bring a dog into your family, your life will probably be changed forever. By choosing the right breed of dog, you can be assured that you are changing your lifestyle for better, not for worse.
Unfortunately, many people thinking about having a dog and which breed to choose make size or looks their highest priority, yet,however there is a lot more to finding the best breed for you and your family than may appear. Choosing a dog breed whose innate behavior and requirements fit into your life should be your main concern.
The way to start in attaining success is to choose the right dog breed group. By doing this you will be considering dog breeds whose natural characteristics will ensure they are more successful for your family.
Fortunately, the kennel clubs from around the world such as the American Kennel Club, Canadian Kennel Club and UK Kennel Club, have come up with their own systems of categorizing different dogs. These systems are put every dog into the group based on what that breed was designed to do, so that you will be able to understand and predict the types of in-bred characteristics that will come along with your choice.
The breed groups are as below (though kennel clubs use different titles:
Hounds
Working Dogs
TerriersHunting Dogs (Gundogs)
Toy Dogs
Utility Dogs
Utility breeds are a category of many different breeds placed into the same segment due to their non-sporting past. They have generally been bred for a specific purpose, however, these functions are widely different. Here you will see dog breeds like: Dalmations, English Bulldogs, American Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Shih Tzus and Poodles. Dogshere in this category are often among the oldest breeds known documented.
Hunting dogs are the breeds which used to be bred to be easily trained when it comes to tracking down and recovering game that’s been shot. The hunting dog group can be broken down into four sub-groups: Spaniels, Hunt/Point/Retrieve, Retrievers, and Setters. These breeds are very loyal and pleasant animals with a great all-around temperament for a pet, however, they do need a great deal of attention and exercise.
Toy dogs are included in this group because of their small size. They areconsidered the human comrades of the canine world. Examples of breeds here indlude: Papillions, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Pekingeses, Pugs and Yorkshire Terriers. These animals are very faithful and demand lots of attention if they are to thrive in your family. These are clever breeds but be careful you do not kill them with love as feeding too much can be a problem with loving masters. It is possible for These types of dog can become over attached to one owner so ensure your dog is socialized well or separation anxiety can be a real issue.
Breeds in the terrier group are small to medium dogs whose job was to trak down rabbits and other rodents. Their diminutive statue enabled them to get into the areas were their quarry went. Again these tend to be old breeds of dog that can be followed back hundreds of years and include: Miniature Schnauzer, Jack Russell, West Highland White, Boston, Welsh, Wire Fox, Staffordshire, Cairn, Scottish, and Border. Terriers are very gutsy for their small stature, loyal and tenacious. They need introducing into a home which has young children carefully as they are often defensive toward those they view as the pack leader exluding other people in the family.
Hounds were used for hunting because of their keen senses of smell or sight. Commonly, they are been sectioned into scent hounds and sight hounds. Included here are: Beagles, Daschunds, Basset Hounds, Greyhounds and Whippets. These breeds need substantial amounts of exercise, but make terrific pets for a family.
The Working dog has been designed for rescuing, guarding and searching. Example breeds in this group are: Boxers, Corgis, Great Danes, Dobermanns, German Shepherds, Collies, and Rottweillers. Often referred to as the “champions” of the dog world, being adapted to succeed in their specialized task.
So there you have it. Our guide on picking your dog using breed catagories. Please take care in picking the right category for you and your family. We hope you are more informed to take that decision.
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