Many since childhood want to get a dog. First of all, you need to talk with households to determine the attitude and wishes for the appearance of a pet at all.

Next, find out who and what period of time is able to devote to the dog, who will take care of it and so on. Then a number of points should be clarified.

Dog Selection Criteria

A place

The point is that the dog will need its own personal space, where the animal will sleep, play, etc. Accordingly, you need to decide on a place where a new family member will eat. Among other things, it should be borne in mind that a pet will need a lot of space for active movement and game entertainment, despite the presence of daily walks in the fresh air.

Purpose

What is the purpose of the future dog breeder, acquiring a pet? The goal of the establishment has a great influence on the choice of a dog. Pekingese or dachshund will not be suitable for protection against intruders in the yard and at home, collies, a Rottweiler or a German shepherd will not be able to live in a small apartment, etc.

Expenses

In particular, you need to determine your own budget and calculate how much the future owner is able to allocate for the maintenance of a person’s best friend. In addition to the direct acquisition of the dog, he will need a bowl, toys, a leash, a muzzle (especially for adult large fighting breeds), high-quality feed, visits to the doctor for the prevention or treatment of diseases.

Dog gender

Males are usually bigger and meaner, and females are calmer and easier to adapt to the house where young children and old people live.

Character

Ideally, you need to buy an animal that is similar in temperament to the owner himself. If the future owner loves peace and quiet, then it is unlikely he will like a dog that is characterized by excessive activity. The reverse is also true.

Breed

Currently around the world there are approximately five hundred different breeds of dogs. In addition to your own tastes, you must take into account the specifics of the selected breed of animals. In particular, we are talking about behavior, temperament, appearance and more. Again, the goal of a pet is important. Therefore, it is advisable to collect a maximum of information about the dog breed you like. For example, hunting breeds need a daily three-hour or four-hour walk, and fighting breeds are very angry and sometimes can’t take young children to the spirit.

It is necessary to be mentally prepared for the fact that, compared with the ordinary mongrel, some thoroughbred dogs have very weak immunity and are picky about living conditions and caring for them. It should be borne in mind that if a dog is taken, for example, for hunting and the main factor when buying is excellent scent or endurance, then after acquiring these qualities, you should regularly train and maintain it. Otherwise, prolonged inaction of the pet will lead to the loss by the dog of its abilities.

Dogs with long hairs are frost-resistant, but after walking they have a lot of dirt.Short and stiff wool is difficult to remove from home furnishings.

Outbred dogs usually have better health and resistance to disease, and are less capricious in keeping and caring. Often they live in a natural environment - on the street. It is very rare to meet a mongrel who does not like small children. With competent training and due attention, they can turn into excellent, reliable and friendly companions for the owners and at the same time magnificent home security guards. The only thing that needs to be done first, if the dog is taken from the street, is to show it to the doctor. This will reveal the state of his health and the presence of parasites.

Puppy selection

When there is a choice, preference should be given to the most powerful, active and playful baby from the brood. It is highly likely that he will have the best state of health of all the others. First of all, this applies to cases when a pet is taken to protect the house.

Courage can be checked by throwing any voiced thing on the floor. Then you should see how the kids react. Some individuals immediately retire away from the source of the ringing, but someone can come closer to it after a while to find out what it is. An alternative would be to simply reach out and observe. The first who dares to approach her will be the most brave.

Fear of height is experienced if you put the baby on an ordinary table. The kid who came to the edge, wagged his tail and prepared to take a jump, does not suffer from a fear of heights. However, you can’t let him carry out his plan so that the “yapping child” does not get injured or injured.

To identify the threshold for dog pain, you need to pinch the baby for the membrane between the fingers. If the puppy tried to pull its paw out or reached for the hand with its mouth, then it is not indifferent to what is happening. This is an ideal option. If he didn’t react at all, then he will be passive and lethargic, and the one who squealed strongly and hastily retreated has a very low threshold for pain.

Where to get a dog

There are many places where you can get a dog: on the street, at the breeder (if you need a thoroughbred dog with a good pedigree), in an organization for homeless animals, with friends, acquaintances or colleagues, in the market, as well as by advertisement.

Pet's well-being

The baby's eyes should be glossy and without dirt; the coat is shiny and unpolluted, and the stomach is not swollen. In no case should the baby have frank injuries or external defects. When acquiring a dog in a bazaar or taking it from the street, you need to take him to a doctor and do all the necessary vaccinations. If the pet is taken from acquaintances, comrades or a person who is engaged in breeding, it is advisable to take an object from which the smell of the puppy's mother comes. This will make it easier for him to adapt to the new environment.

Transportation

It is best to transport the puppy in a separate car, since a large number of sounds, smells, etc., unknown to him, can frighten him greatly. The best solution is carrying with an internal litter, where there is enough space for free movement and good ventilation.For a long trip, you need to take care of food and napkins for the "dog child".

The very first days of living are the most important. A puppy, like any living creature, will need love, affection and care from the new owners. This is true in subsequent times and no less important than correctly selected food and proper care.