Choosing The Best Dog Breed For You!

Every dog is different just like every person is different. But, just like certain people have different traits, dog breeds are also known to have specific traits.Some breeds are known for being full of energy while others are known for being couch potatoes. Some dogs need lots of grooming while others barely need to see a brush at all. The key to finding your perfect forever friend is finding a furry friend that shares your personality and temperment. For instance, if you are a runner looking for a jogging companion, you wouldn't want to get a bulldog. On the other hand, if you like to just hang out and watch TV, you wouldn't want a  Border Collie. Some dogs were bred for work, such as the Border Collie, and therefore are very active. Others, like a Shih Tzu, were bred primarly as pets or "lap dogs" and are more docile.

Several years ago there were lots of Jack Russell Terriers showing up in pounds across the United States. People watched the popular show "Frazier" and saw "Eddie" a very well trained dog. They wanted the cute, loving dog that they saw doing tricks on television. Many people bought Jack Russell Terriers thinking that they came well trained and loving. Unfortunately, when a Jack Russell Terrier isn't given a lot of exercise and activities to keep him busy, he finds ways to keep himself busy that usually involve chewing up a beloved piece of furniture or digging out freshly planted flowers. Also, the loving "Eddie" was surrounded by older men which is very different from being around 2 and 3 year olds. Jack Russell Terriers do much better around older children.

The key to finding the best dog for you and your family is to do your homework before bringing a dog home. It's so important to avoid having an unwanted pet! You and the dog deserve better than that! Find out what kind of breed best suits you, your family and your lifestyle. Then, go to the pound and find a dog that has a good bit of that breed in him/her. Once you find your forever friend, be sure to train them properly so you can have a lifetime of happiness with your sweet fur baby! Here are a few links that can help you find that perfect dog breed for you!

Animal Planet Dog Breed Directory

Puppy Finder Breed Selector

American Kennel Club: The Right Dog For You

Furry Funnies!

A man takes his Rottweiler to the vet and says "My dog is cross-eyed. Is there anything you can do for him?" The vet says, "Well, let's have a look at him." So the vet picks the dog up while examining his eyes. Finally he says "I'm going to have to put him down." "What? Just because he is cross-eyed?" "No, because he is really, really heavy."

What has more lives than a cat? A frog because it croaks every night.

A man was driving down the road with twenty penguins in the back seat. The police stop him and say that he can't drive around with the penguins in the car and should take them to the zoo. The man agrees and drives off. The next day the same man is driving down the road with twenty penguins in the back and again. He is stopped by the same police officer who says, "Hey! I though I told you to take those to the zoo." The man replies "I did. Today I'm taking them to the movies."

What do you call a sleepy bull? A bull dozer.

A burglar has just made it into the house he's intending ransacking, and he's looking around for stuff to steal. All of a sudden, a little voice pipes up, "I can see you, and so can Jesus! "Startled, the burglar looks around the room. No one there at all, so he goes back to his business. "I can see you, and so can Jesus! "The burglar jumps again, and takes a longer look around the room. Over in the corner by the window, almost obscured by curtains, is a cage in which sits a parrot, who pipes up again, "I can see you, and so can Jesus!" "So what," says the burglar, "you're only a parrot!" To which the parrot replies, "Maybe, but Jesus is a rottweiler!"

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