5 Essential Tips To Consider Before Purchasing A Dog



Posted: Friday, July 31, 2009

by Dan Fletcher
Dan Fletcher

Buying a new puppy is both an exciting and amazing time. Puppies can often be found for sale in many places such as in the newspaper, in pet shops and of course you can find puppies for sale online. But how do you know what puppy will suit you. Do you know the points that you must consider before getting your new dog? Below are 5 points to consider before looking at getting a new dog.

1) Does your home have adequate space? - If you want a larger dog, you will need to have a larger yard. If you have a small home, you will need to look at smaller dogs. All puppies look tiny when you go shopping, but bare in mind some puppies will grow to an enormous size. Do your research before looking at dogs so you know what breed will suit you. Be cautious of cross breeds as you may not know what size they will grow to.

2) Can you exercise your dog frequently? - If you exercise regularly and have lots of time on your hands, you can consider a puppy with high energy levels. If you will be at work and not have much time for your dog, consider a breed with less energy.

3) Short hair or long hair? - This is a point not many people consider, but a lot of long haired dogs naturally lose a lot of hair. This hair can get everywhere through your home especially into your carpet. Short hair breeds molt less hair and can be easier to groom and keep clean.

4) Kids or elderly? - If you have young children or the elderly around, you many need to choose a breed with low energy that is good around people. Larger dogs can easily knock young children and the elderly over, so consider this before purchasing your new puppy.

5) Can you secure your dog? - Certain breeds are notorious escape artists, but most dogs need certain provisions to ensure they do not escape from your property. Fences should be a minimum of 6 foot tall around your entire home. You should also be careful that your dog cannot dig under gates and fences to escape. If you buy a breed that is known for escaping or digging, you will need to allow extra provisions around your home.

Consider these 5 tips before looking at your new puppy. So many people think of these things after they have already bought their new dog, but you should consider all the points above before you even go looking for a new puppy.

Dan Fletcher is the owner of PuppiesSale.org, featuring puppy dogs for sale and lots of puppy articles .

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