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Dog Health News Articles
| Posted: 24th August 2004 |
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There are many responsibilities when it comes to bringing up and caring for a dog – proper care and the provision of a comfortable and loving homeThe responsibilities of dog ownership originate way before any of these howeverThe responsibility involved in choosing the right dog in the first place.
This is a very serious topicSerious because every day we see the consequences of ignoring this step – puppies and dogs being abandoned, mistreated, neglected, dogs becoming aggressive and uncontrollable and people (often children) getting bitten.
‘Any dog’ will not do when looking for a lifelong companion or family friendPuppies are always cute, but different breeds grow to different sizesWill they still fit in when adult size?
Exercise needs and dietvary greatly from breed to breed, as does personality, boisterousness, loudness, and so onWhether or not children are present and whether the dog is able to stand a little rough and tumbleA toy dog’s tiny bones may break if handled roughly, whereas a Labrador Retriever will adapt well to a young family.
All breeds have their traitsMany have been either ‘man-made’, such as the British Bulldog, or reared for a purpose, such as the Rotweiller for herding over long distancesWithin these breeds are individual personalities and dogs with backgrounds and stories to tellSome may not be left alone, whilst others manage for short periodsSome dogs do not mix well, whilst others are born socialites. |
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