The Best Dog Breeds for Your Household Pet

Are you in the market for a new puppy and have no idea on what kind to get? Look no further! This article will go over the best dog breeds to have as your pet.

If you have members of your family with allergies then you are probably searching for the best dog that won't agitate their allergies. There are actually many choices to choose from. One good choice is the Basenji. A Basenji is a small dog and usually has a very shiny coat. Most Basenji's are very affectionate and energetic. They love to play! Basenji's make great pets because they do enjoy playing are usually very easily trained. They are very cute dogs and will make a fun pet. Another great dog choice for those with allergies is the Shih-Tzu. Even with it's long hair it is a great dog to have even for allergy prone owners. They hardly shed any hair. The Shih-Tzu is a very cute, fun and happy little dog. Now at times they may be a little harder to train than other breeds but with some patience on your part it can be done. A Shih-Tzu is a great choice for your household pet.

If you do not have allergy problems in the home then there are other breeds that will also make great pets. One such breed is the poodle. One fun thing about the poodle is that you get a choice is what size you want! You can get a toy poodle or a regular poodle. Both relatively small dogs. Most poodles can actually be trained to do some tricks. They are very smart dogs. As with all pets they need proper nutrition, health care and exercise.

It probably comes as no surprise that a Labrador Retriever makes a great household pet, and is one of the most popular household pet choices. I had one when I was young and I just loved that dog! She was so easy going and fun to be around.One reason why Labradors make such great pets is that get along so well with children. That is very important when choosing a pet for your family. Labradors are usually very loyal dogs.

Now you may not know much about Bichon Frise, but they are very adorable little dogs who make great pets. They are very small dogs usually weighing no more than 12 or so pounds. They usually have very happy go lucky personalities. For the most part they are fast learners, but as other breeds it may take some time to train but they can be trained. The Bichon Frise is a great choice if you have children.

Now the German Shepherd makes a great pet. They are usually kept outside, but can be kept inside as well. They are very loyal and protective of their owner. They do very well in training. German Shepherds are used a lot in the fields of law enforcement and the military because of their great training ability.

I urge you to do your own research when deciding on which dog for your pet. There are many choices and only you know what breed will best suit your family. Be sure you and your family are ready to take on the responsibility of your pet. Pets need exercise, proper training, nutrition and health care. Most importantly they need your love and care.
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