Advice On Choosing A Dog

Choosing a breed of dog is a labour of love within itself but it is a great way to find out if you really want a dog or not. My mum decided we should get a dog to help my brother through rehabilitation after a serious accident and it was the best decision we made. We, fortunatly for us in a way, didn't stick to our guns on researching a breed because we ended up with the perfect dog tha has fitted right in as our 5th member of our household. The library is one of the best sources for researching different breeds. Don't jump for the books on specific breeds because they are usually written by someone who has specialised in that breed so it will ...  Read the complete review

Dogs are fantastic members of the family; they are loyal, funny, always excited when you get home, offer unconditional love and seem to know when you are feeling down and need a sympathetic ear. They are a major commitment, however, and a large responsibility that should not be untaken lightly. Once you make the decision, though, you will be rewarded in spades by a fantastic pet. I had two dogs as a child, a mongrel of unknown ancestry and, later, a golden retriever, and I now have a Labrador of my own called Sirius, so here's my advice on making the decision whether to get a dog or not and, if the answer's a resounding 'yes please', what kind of dog to go ...  Read the complete review

Having been raised with dogs, I understand how much they can enrich your life. I'm sat here now with my border collie Sox cuddled up next to me on the sofa and my german sheperd Sadie practically replacing the rug, kipping on the floor next to a now reduntant tennis ball. Dogs are wonderful creatures. To me they offer companionship, a reason to get off my butt and go for a walk and they fill my days with funny moments and impromptu cuddles. Dogs in general tend to be fairly dependant, loving creatures if raised in the right way. Ours have never been to puppy training classes; my parents have had them for so long they know the drill. I realise now that I'm 22 ...  Read the complete review

Before choosing a dog make sure you are able to commit your self to having a dog and are able and willing to care for it. A dog will get lonely so will there be some one at home? Can you afford it? It's not just a case of buying food, there are yearly injections to pay for, regular worming, kennel fee is you need to use them. Vet fees can be vey high should your dog need treatment so insurance is a wise move also. Are you willing to walk your dog daily? Dogs need exercise daily. All this for on average 12 years Once you are happy and committed what type of dog? This depends on your circumstances & where you live. Some dogs are better suited to ...  Read the complete review

This is unfortunately a review not just about Whippets, i cannot find another section to put it in however, so this is a review about choosing a breed of dog. It does cover whippets: Ratty :¬) x As you will probably know from my previous review about Greyhounds recently my family has been considering getting a dog. However, as you may or may not know Jack, the greyhound, did not work; for two reasons: He tried to eat my cat and he was huge! So in my member advice I am going to share with you everything I know about getting a dog, choosing a breed, what each dog is good for, how much exercise they need, whether they can live with cats and any other household ...  Read the complete review