Caissie Canine Instruction: Best Breeds that Suit your Needs.

We begin this week’s “RUFF TAILS” featuring a beautiful Lab/American Bulldog mix named Chance.

Chance is such a fun and loving pup. We adopted him 2 weeks ago when his previous owners could no longer care for him.

At 6 months old he is one big ball of energy and playing is his number one priority!!! He absolutely loves to chew toys, fetch a ball, or play tug of war.

Over the past week we have seen him open up to us and show his puppy antics. He is certain he will catch his tail if he keeps trying. LOL. He is teaching us as much as we are trying to teach him.

Chance keeps us entertained and on our toes. As soon as he thinks we aren’t looking, up on the couch he goes! He has been a welcome addition to our family, and we look forward to many fun adventures with him.

Welcome to Doggie Dialogue

There are a few questions you may want to consider when picking the best breed for you, your family, and your lifestyle.

First, ask yourself, how trainable do you want your K9 to be? 

1.    Highly trainable

2.    Easily trainable

3.    No preference

How energetic would you like your K9 to be?

1.    Energetic (60–90-minute daily exercise)

2.    Moderate energy (30–60-minute daily exercise)

3.    Low energy (30–45-minute daily exercise)

4.    Calm (20–30-minute daily exercise)

Another question to consider is how much coat shedding can you deal with?

High-shedding dog breeds will need to be brushed regularly, the fur can trigger allergies and you may find yourself possibly vacuuming more to manage the fluff.

Another consideration is how frequently can you care for your K9’s grooming needs? This requires a budget.

Here is another consideration, some breeds will bark at every passer-by or leaf that blows by the house. Some K9’s are “bark less”, but still vocal by using other sounds to express themselves. Which works best for your living conditions or your lifestyle?

Lastly what size dog do you want? Extra small or extra-large. Big size doesn’t always mean big energy. Big dogs may not be the best for families that have elderly parents living within the home.

Remember to also consider which breed, especially if you have other animals at home.

Should you need any assistance with “breeds that best suit”, please feel free to reach out to Paul at any time.