Understanding your breed

Sunday Tip: Understanding your breed. 

Before adding a dog to your family, you should take the time to understand the breed(s) you're interested in.

I have seen a lot of online posts lately from owners needing to find a new home for their dogs. We aren't calling out anyone in particular. We simply want to help people choose a breed which fits their circumstances. Our purpose is to let everyone know we are here to help you with your search for a canine companion.

For example: if you live in a small apartment, work two jobs, and attend school, it's probably not wise to find a dog who has an unquenchable energy (Belgian Malinois). The dog will destroy things, won't be able to sit still, and will probably cause you a lot of headaches.

Another example: if you are an active person, love to hike, run, bike, and camp, and you want your dog to participate in all those activities, you may not want the teacup poodle breed.

A third and final example: ff you are a clean-freak, have the perfectly manicured lawn, and the perfect house with hardly a speck of dust, you may not want to deal with a shepherd or husky, especially in May through August. Talk about hair. And just when you think you've talked about hair, talk about it again, because each day you comb them, you'll end up with enough hair to cover a large breed Chihuahua.

By no means are we telling you what to buy. If you absolutely love a certain breed and you can't imagine your life without one, then by all means you have our support. We want each of you to be happy, and we support your happiness. But if you're in the market for a dog, and it doesn't matter the breed or sex, and you're looking for a companion, consider what we've listed above.

Keep in mind, this is a service Maligator Kennels provides. If you're in the market for a new furry friend (no, not a cat), we will not only help research your breed, we will assist you at your request, with choosing the right dog from the litter. Russ is an expert in dog psychology. It's not always perfect, because they are puppies, but Russ can give you a good take which puppy might be best for your circumstances.

Also, understand puppies. Puppies of all shapes, sizes, colors and breeds. You are going to go through the puppy stage. No one can escape it. You will deal with chewing, whining, potty training, etc. They are puppies. This is what they do. Your job is to guide them along in this process, show them their boundaries, and work with them until they mature.

Hope everyone finds this informative and worth the read. Have a good Sunday, everyone.

Thanks everyone

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