What kind of Dog should you get

Different dog breeds have different characteristics and personalities, so everyone can choose a dog that suits their own conditions, personality, and lifestyle.

Key factors might affect which dog you should choose

  • Economic conditions: If your monthly living expenses are limited, it is recommended to avoid large breeds of dogs and consider adopting medium or small breeds. This is because large dogs have higher daily expenses.
  • Personal preference: Different breeds of dogs have distinct personalities. Some dogs are naturally outgoing, while others are introverted and shy. Therefore, it is recommended to consider which breed is more suitable for you before making a decision.
  • Time available to spend with your dog: If you are a working person and can only spend time with your dog after work, it is recommended to choose a dog that requires less exercise, preferably a small breed, so that they can get tired after a shorter walk 😜.

What kind of dog should you get?

If you are a busy office worker or student who is away from home for a long time and want to have a pet, the first thing to consider is a small dog breed. This is because smaller dogs have lower exercise requirements than larger dogs and do not need to be walked for a long time. Running around the house is enough to consume their energy.

Pomeranian

Advantages: Low exercise requirements, hardly sheds, affectionate to owners.

Disadvantages: Needs regular grooming and bathing, barks often, prone to bad breath due to being food-obsessed.

Bichon Frise

Advantages: Low aggression, low chance of biting, hardly sheds, affectionate to owners.

Disadvantages: Likes to chew on things, may suffer from separation anxiety, prone to tear stains and does not eat bland food.

Miniature Schnauzer

Advantages: Easy to train, hardly sheds, not picky eaters.

Disadvantages: Easily provoked, needs regular grooming due to long hair.

Shih Tzu

Advantages: Affectionate to owners, low exercise requirements, strong intestinal adaptability.

Disadvantages: Long and thick coat that requires regular grooming, barks often, stubborn personality.

Welsh Corgi

Advantages: Big and cute buttocks, enthusiastic personality, high intelligence, not noisy, short coat, easy to care for.

Disadvantages: Heavy shedding, poor obedience, difficult to train, fragile spine and short legs.

German Shepherd

Advantages: High obedience, easy to train, strong and majestic appearance.

Disadvantages: High exercise requirements, strong body odor, heavy shedding, can be aggressive.

Border Collie

Advantages: Beautiful appearance, high intelligence, high obedience, enthusiastic personality, agile reflexes, perfect jumping ability.

Disadvantages: Heavy shedding, high feeding costs, grudges, likes to destroy things.

English Bulldog

Advantages: Small size, stable personality, brave and loyal.

Disadvantages: Low intelligence, heavy shedding, strong body odor, drools a lot.

French Bulldog

Advantages: Small size, not noisy, low exercise requirements, gentle personality.

Disadvantages: Low intelligence, heavy shedding, prone to tear stains, snores loudly, prone to skin diseases.

Golden Retriever

Advantages: High intelligence, gentle personality, cute appearance, loyal.

Disadvantages: Heavy shedding, high exercise requirements, strong body odor, food-obsessed.

Labrador Retriever

Advantages: Gentle personality, easy to train, loyal.

Disadvantages: Food-obsessed, may rush out of the door, prone to obesity, sheds a lot.

Samoyed

Advantages: Classic smiling expression, easy to train, gentle personality.

Disadvantages: Heavy shedding, high exercise requirements.

Alaskan Malamute

Advantages: Stable personality, good temperament, affectionate to people, good-looking.

Disadvantages: Heavy shedding, sensitive stomach, high feeding costs, high exercise requirements.

Husky

Advantages: High aesthetic value, lively and cheerful, good physique, not prone to illness

Disadvantages: Barks a lot, sheds heavily, free-spirited, not easily trainable, fragile digestive system, destructive tendencies, requires a lot of exercise.

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