What Dog Makes The Best Family Pet

Selecting a new dog or puppy to add to the family can be hard to do as there is a lot of different kinds of breeds to choose from. It is important that we make the right choice and decision that fit the needs of our families.

Maybe you are single, lonely and have a little bit of depression longing for a companion, maybe you just need a new house pet, maybe your current dog needs a new friend to play with or maybe the kids are bothering you for a new puppy, whatever the reason may be, you are looking for a new dog.

There are so many different breeds of dogs to choose from and we want to make sure we pick the best breed that makes a wonderful house pet for years to come.

There is a lot of responsibility in bringing a new dog into your home, make sure you are good and ready to have a the new dog for his or her lifetime because these animals depend on us to provide them with food, shelter and love, it is time consuming, there is a lot of financial and emotional obligation involved, training and making sure you are ready to help keep the dog active on regular walks and so forth as well and you need to make certain you are ready to bring that new dog or puppy home for the rest of his or her natural life.

We also need to be aware of the habits and type of dog or puppy we are getting and if they will be safe or not around our children because sometimes children can be rough without even knowing it. Take for instance rough housing with other siblings and accidentally bumping into the dog or the kids may be playing fighting games with the army toys or transformers and accidentally hit the dog or pet them a little too rough while they are learning to pet gently. I have five grand kids so I know the danger possibilities of kids and pets in the house. So if you have children, make sure you pick the best dog breeds that are safer to be around children.

Try not to go out and buy a puppy for the Christmas holiday for someone else because this happens all too often and we see that this type of situation a lot of times ends up not a good one for the dog. He may not be wanted really all that much you were thinking, or it was not the dog they really wanted, or it could end up at the pound, or it could end up walking the streets or many other sinerio's so make sure you get a dog for the right reasons because our pet's are really considered our children.

Make sure you prepare and have enough food, toys, collar, treats and other neccessities to make him comfortable and happy as to adjust him into the new environment. You might also want to get him or her an id chip at your local veterinary's office in case the new dog gets lost , this will help whoever finds him or her to find his way home.

So if you think you are ready for a new puppy or dog, read below to see some of the most common top breeds that make the best family pet.

• The golden retriever

The golden retriever is always seeming to take the number 1 spot for the best house pet.

They can get as tall as 24 inches and can weigh up to 80 pounds.

They are prone to hip dysplasia and should be checked for heart problems.

They are golden in color, hense the name “golden retriever”.

They have a very playful, affectionate and amiable personality.

They make for a wonderful family pet, he is safe, active and fun with the children.

They will surely let you know that you have visitor's.

They are easily and highly trainable, very loyal and super intelligent.

Their life span is 10 to 12 years

They can adjust in small places but prefer a yard as they are very active and love to swim.

This is a great family pet, you can not go wrong with the golden retriever.

The Golden Puppy's below in a tie blanket.

• Newfoundland

Another great dog is the Newfoundland.

They can get up to 29 inches.

They can get up to 150 pounds.

They are courageous, generous, intelligent, calm, noble and hopelessly devoted to their master.

They are the kindest, best tempered and gentlest.

They are very patient, fun and safe around your children.

They keep a slobbery mouth and needs to be brushed at the least once a week

They will adjust living anywhere but prefer to have a yard as they need to be active.

They are prone to dysplasia, also susceptible to sub-aortic stenosis, a heart disease.

Their life span is 9 to 15 years.

• Cocker Spaniel

The Cocker Spaniel can get up to 16 inches high.

They can weigh up to 30 pounds.

They are kind, affectionate, sensitive, trusting, cheerful and fairly intelligent.

They are even tempered and excellent with children.

They are sometimes stubborn and difficult to train but do learn with patience and consistency.

They keep a beautifully, soft, silky and medium length hair and come in a variety of different colors.

Their long beautiful coat needs to be brushed daily.

They can adjust to living anywhere but prefer to have a yard for exercise.

Common health problems in this breed include ear and eye problems and immune mediated

hemolytic anemia.

Their life span is 12 to 15 years.

• Beagle

Beagles make excellent pets because they are kind, loving, cheerful, sweet and socially warm towards

everyone.

They are very active and great with children.

Beagles have a glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors.

They can get up to 16 inches tall and weigh up to 25 pounds.

They should be brushed as necessary.

They can live anywhere if they are exercised often.

They are prone to heart disease, back problems, eye problems, epilepsy and chondroplasia.

Their life span is 12 to 17 years.

• Collie

The long coated sheepdog known as lassie, they are sensitive, loyal, calm, kind, energetic, easy to train and very responsible.

They are great with children and hopelessly devoted to their master.

They can get up to 26 inches high and weigh up to 75 pounds.

They desire a weekly brushing for their long coat.

They will adjust anywhere if they are regularly exercised.

They are generally healthy but are prone to hip problems and eye problems.

Their life span is 4 to 16 years.

• Pug

The pug is a small, cute and common breed recognized by their tight, curly tail.

They are sweet, cheerful, natural clowns which makes them always great around the children.

They are intelligent and highly trainable.

They can get up to 14 inches tall and weigh up to 20 pounds.

They need regular bathing and brushing which is easy for this breed.

They will adjust in any living conditions but they cannot live in extreme hot or cold conditions.

They have breathing problems, allergies, colds, eyes weeping and skin problems.

Their life span is 12 to 15 years.

• Labrador Retriever

The Labrador is sweet, affectionate, patient and they always aim to please which makes this breed an excellent selection for a pet.

They come in a variety of colors.

They are friendly, reliable and are great with the children.

They are highly intelligent and easy to train.

They can get up to 28 inches tall and weigh up to 100 pounds.

They need to be bathed and brushed regularly, but is easy.

They can adjust anywhere but prefer a yard to play in as this breed is very active.

They are prone to hip and elbow displasia and eye problems.

Their life span is 10 to 12 years.

• Bernese Mountain Dog

This breed is very gentle, naturally sweet, cheerful, alert, self confident and a true companion.

They come in tri colors of black, brown and white.

They are excellent around the children.

They are not an aggressive dog but do make excellent watch dogs.

They are highly intelligent and easy to train.

They can get up to 28 inches tall and weigh up to 110 pounds.

They have a double thick coat that needs brushing at least once a week.

They a a fairly large breed so they like to have a big yard to play to get his daily exercise.

They are susceptible to cancer.

Their life span is 6 to 8 years because of the cancer.

• Boxer

The Boxer is a stocky dog.

They are friendly, eager to learn, good natured, high spirited, curious and playful.

They come in the colors of brindle, fawn, red and white.

They get along great with children and are very protective over their family.

They are highly intelligent and eager to learn.

They can get up to 25 inches tall and weigh up to 110 pounds.

They only require regular brushing and bathing as needed.

They are content living anywhere if regularly exercised but prefer a yard.

They are prone to hip displasia, cardiomyopathy, epilepsy, and sub-aortic stenosis and some allergies and heart problems as well.

Their life span is 11 to 14 years.

• ST. Bernard

The Saint Bernard is very friendly, good natured, even tempered and docile.

They are loyal, gentle, obedient and aim to please.

They are very patient and great around children.

They make a good watch dog.

They can get up to 28 inches tall and weigh up to 200 pounds.

They should be bathed and brushed only as necessary.

They like the indoors, they are content living anywhere but needs regular exercise and would like a small yard.

Their life span is 8 to 10 years.

Take these factors into consideration when looking for a new pet to bring home. Always remember to do your research when looking to bring home a new family dog as they can cost you a lot of money and make sure you get what you want, what is good for you and your household and what kind of time do you have to give to this animal as they all need your time, attention, love and regular exercise. Always spay or neuter your pet. Make sure to do the right thing for your new pet and enjoy your new companion.