Puppies

Size This may be obvious, but you need to work out how big, or how small, a dog is right for you. If you fancy a giant breed, such as a Mastiff or a St. Bernard, you need enough space in your home and in your car. You should also take into account that large breeds will be more expensive to feed. Small breeds, such as a Pug or a Dachshund, are very adaptable and will take to apartment life, which may be a consideration if you live in a city. Coat For some people, grooming a dog is a pleasurable occupation, for others it is simply a chore. No matter how much you like the look of a breed, bear in mind the workload involved in keeping the coat looking good. A long-coated breed, such as the Afghan Hound, will need daily grooming, whereas a short- coated breed like a Labrador Retriever needs little more than a weekly brush. Some breeds, such as the Poodle and many of the terrier breeds, need regular trips to the grooming parlor, which is an expense to consider. If you want a longcoated breed, such as a Shih Tzu, but you cannot cope with the grooming, you can consider keeping your dog in pet trim, which looks good and is easy to maintain.

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Puppies