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All dogs are friendly if socialized from an early age. That said, some breeds are known for their love of all people. Some of these breeds with particularly outgoing personalities include: the Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Poodle (whether Standard or Toy), Beagle, and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. If you are bringing home a very young pup (i.e. <12 weeks of age) and want to get a better sense of its sociability, you should spend some time with its parents, as pups often inherit their parents' temperaments. If the puppy is older (i.e. 4-6 months old), you can likely observe its social aptitude firsthand by spending time with the puppy. What Is a Good Breed for a First Time Owner? 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. Some popular examples are Parson Russell terriers, Staffordshire terriers, or West Highland whirte terriers. Pit bulls (which is a generic name for many types of terriers) are also in this group.

Perfect Puppy: The No.1 bestseller fully revised and updated

One puppy alone is a ton of work. I know it’s also a lot of fun too. But two puppies may bond too much with each other.Of course within any breed and litter you can have a wide array of personalities. But there are certain breed characteristics that can help guide your choice of which breed you want. Bring a clean towel from home and rub the mother dog and a couple of litter mates with it. Wrap your pup in this familiar scent to ease his transition to a new home. When you walk through the front door for the first time with your pup, take a minute to acquaint him with his new surroundings. Let him explore the house, sniffing as he goes along. Sit with him quietly, providing lots of hugs. Then try a little playtime to further cement your new bond. Take him on a walk to show him where he will eliminate or introduce him to potty pads. "If you and your veterinarian think it best to change foods or alter feeding schedule, do so gradually.” Calming products: Plug-in diffusers that release calming pheromones can be good for the first few weeks. They can help your puppy feel more relaxed around the home – especially during those first nights! You can also buy calming collars or supplements that might help your puppy if you’re travelling, visiting the vets or when they start venturing out into the world. When I had two sheltie puppies to choose from and one fought constantly when held and the other struggled briefly, then settled, I chose the latter. Cost: Have you budgeted to make sure you can afford all the costs associated with getting a puppy? Setting up for a puppy can be expensive in the first place, but you’ll also need to consider the lifetime costs of owning a dog as well. Make sure that you’re able to budget for insurance, vet bills, food and other ongoing costs, such as buying leads, toys and poo bags.

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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. If you’re in the market for a purebred puppy, you’ve come to the right place! You likely have a breed in mind already, but there are so many breeds recognized by the AKC, so you might want to expand your search either way. Every dog is different, so it’s necessary to do your research and pinpoint your own expectations so that you and your puppy can have a lifetime of success. Find the Right Breeder All in all it's a good guideline, with a few sour spots like the over analyzing of certain things and some pointless stories. Still if you keep the important stuff from it, you 'll have a good idea of what to expect when a new puppy comes to your family. Read it along other books to get a wholesome idea.

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.