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10 things to look for when owning a dog

By: Linwood Waller

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Im henry, i have 4 cats fluffy, tea, tequila and boots and love them very much, my interests are cats!!! football and walking i tend to walk every weekend.

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Everyone thinks their breed or cross is the greatest dog there is. However, what is right for your family and friends but it may not be someone elses. Before you run out and get a dog you must stop and look at your lifestyle. Take a moment and read the following to help you decide if a dog will fit into your life.

Before you get that puppy or dog, stop and consider:

1 ) Time Commitment : what sort of time every day have you got to give to the animal? Are you prepared to commit to the dog for the dog’s life? What if you’ve got to move? have you got enough time to exersise it everyday, remember Puppies need much more work and love than adults.you will need to make time for classescoaching, meeting with othersplaying! .

2 ) Human medical problems : Are there any allergies or medical conditions in your circle of relatives that might cause issues leading to having to dispose of the dog? there is no point in getting a dog if you have a major health probleand are going to spend a lot of time away from it leaving it on its own most days.

3 ) Housing : are you able to correctly house the dog? Being chained in the back yard with a shed and water is not correct housing. Dogs are social animals and love being around people and love being part of the family, the dog should have good bedding in the house and a big yard to exersise and play.

4 ) Cost : Are you able to afford a dog? there are lots costs to think about, you have to buy, beds, crates, food (every day) toys, treats, bowls, clothes(if thats what you like!), then theres the vet bills, yearly injections, booster jabs, flea treatment and worming, remember vet bills can be expensive and you never know when accidents will happen! when you first get your puppy it will need training, some training classes can cost anything from £15 to £100 per session, also the cost of the dog pure bred pedigress can cost hundreds!( my staffie cost £250 before i got her home!)

5 ) Approach to life : what’s your way of life like? Are you an active family that spends time hiking and camping or going for long walks? you need to research different dog breeds and there requirements, for instance a dachshund would need less exersise and walks than a Staffordshire bull terrier!

6 ) Grooming :All dogs need grooming even hairless breeds! some breeds need a lot of work ( Poodles and Bichon Friss as an example ). and some breeds dont (staffordshire bull terrier!), some breeds shed a lot of hair, some shed not much, if your a cleanliness freak and love your house being clean and tidy maybe you should look for a breed that doesn’t shed much hair, other than hair there is nails these must be clipped when long, they say if you stand your dog on a hard floor and cant slide a piece of paper under the nails then he/she will need them clipping.

7 ) Need : why do you want a dog? partnership, family pet companionship? all these are good factors, getting a dog to look good! is NOT a good reason for getting a dog!

8 ) Experience : Are you a professional dog owner or is this your first one? There are lots of breeds that are not applicable for an amateur for one reason or another. Many of us see Border Collies ( Chick ) and Jack Russell Terriers ( Frasier, Wishbone ) and must have one. Thousands of Dalmatians, Border Collies and Jack Russells found themselves given up by owners who HAD to get on thanks to the image Hollywood gave them. Some breeds are self-willed and could be a challenge to work with. Not that they’re bad but the owner desires to comprehend the breed. No breed is un-trainable in any case of what some surveys would have you suspect. Knowing the breed ( or breeds that went into a cross ) is a huge step to understanding the dog and working with it.

9 ) long-term : What will happen to the dog if you start a family? will you get rid of the dog or do what is required to make certain he/she is ready for the new arrival? What if you have got to move? Thousands of pets are given up due to owners having a baby or having to move house for some reason. Have you considered the long term wishes of the dog?

10 ) olden Years : What when the dog ages? Are you ready to deal with the start of old age or when the dog isn’t helpful will you dump it. Can you handle the increased health concerns that may go with a senior dog? A dog will spend his life attempting to please an owner. The least we will do is make their Golden years actually golden.

Rememeber a dog is for life and as long as he/she is loved and cared for you will have a friend for life

Visit www.nutrecare.co.uk for more info on dog breeds

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If a breeder you speak with displays any of the following 5 traits, he or she probably isnt breeding healthy puppies in accordance with standards that have been set for the breed.

1. The breeder is willing to sell you any puppy you want, no questions asked.

All reputable dog breeders care about what happens to each and every puppy they breed, even after it leaves their care. A good breeder will ask you many, many questions about your lifestyle, experience with the breed, house and property size, show or breeding experience, and other aspect of your life that may affect the puppys future.

If your answers to these questions are not satisfactory, then the breeder probably wont sell the puppy to you. A good breeder will also require that you sign a contract in which you agree to:

Have the puppy fixed if youre not going to breed it;

Notify the breeder if the dog develops any diseases or medical conditions;

Notify the breeder first if you are no longer able to care for your dog; and, do anything else the breeder feels is important for the health and well-being of the puppy and the breed.

If your breeder doesnt seem to care about the puppys future and only seems interested in payment, go to another breeder.

2. The breeder seems reluctant to answer questions about the puppys pedigree.

A reputable breeder knows all about the pedigrees of the puppies he or she sells. He or she knows who the parents were and can provide you with each puppys lineage, going back several generations. You will also want to register your purebred puppy with the American Kennel Club (AKC).

The breeder is supposed to supply you with an registration application with his or her portion already filled out. After you fill out and submit your part of the application, youll receive a registration certificate. If the breeder you are dealing with cannot provide you with any documentation or registration papers for either the litter or the parents, be extremely wary.

3. The breeder does not seem too concerned with the health of his or her animals.

Any potential buyer of a purebred puppy should be able to see the facility in which the animal was bred. Do the puppies and other dogs there look healthy? If not, then the breeder may not be maintaining an appropriate standard of care.

This could definitely affect the current and future health of the puppy in which youre interested. The breeder should also have a record of the puppys health care, from birth to the present, and should be happy to provide you with copies. He or she should also guarantee that the puppy is free from any genetic disorders.

4. The breeder won’t allow you to see the breeding area.

Any reputable breeder will be happy to give you a tour of their facility. If the breeder youve chosen is not willing to let you see where your potential puppy comes from, the breeder may be running a puppy mill.

Puppy mills are facilities that breed puppies only for profit, not for the benefit or love of the breed. Often, multiple dogs are crammed into one cage, the living conditions are filthy and the dogs there do not receive the proper nutrition or medical care.

If the puppy you want comes from such a facility, it will most likely have serious medical and behavioral issues related to its stay there.

5. The breeder engages in questionable business practices.

If the asking price for your purebred puppy is significantly lower than other prices youve seen advertised for the same breed, there may be something wrong with the dog.

Perhaps it comes from a puppy mill or has some serious medical issues. If the breeder also sells to pet stores, you can be pretty sure that he or she is operating a puppy mill. Reputable breeders usually concentrate on one or two breeds.

If the breeder advertises that he or she has many different breeds for sale, then this is another indication that he or she may be breeding animals indiscriminately, without much concern for set breed standards.

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Canine skin diseases are among some of the most common health problems.  Diagnosing them accurately can sometimes prove to be difficult as many other diseases imitate their symptoms.  Some of the most common dog skin problems include hot spots, Cheyletiella, mange, and ringworm.  This article will take a look at some of these skin conditions.

Hot Spots

Hot spots are areas of skin that have become inflamed.  These areas are usually infected also, and the infection can only be superficial in the skin or deep.  Symptoms include oozing, redness, and hair loss in the area.  Hot spots are usually caused by fleas, mites, injury, or insect bites.  Treatment options include topical medications, special shampoos, or oral antibiotics.  You should also clean the area daily and apply a cool compress at least twice a day.

Cheyletiella

One of the next common canine skin diseases is Cheyletiella.  Cheyletiella are mites that infest your dog and cause skin problems.  Although there are three common species of these mites, the one that usually affects dogs is Cheyletiella yasguri.  These mites can also transfer from your dog onto you.  This usually results in an itchy rash.

If these mites infest your dog, you will notice redness, swelling spots, crusts, and itching.  The most noticeable symptom is the so-called “walking dandruff”.  If the infestation is advanced enough, you can notice the white mites walking along your dog’s skin.  Cheyletiella is treated using shampoos containing pyrethrin, lime sulfur, or selenium sulphide.  You should also treat the environment so your dog doesn’t get reinfected.  Use a vacuum throughout your home and a flea control spray.

Mange

Sarcoptic mange is one of the next dog skin problems.  This disease is characterized by an infestation of Sarcoptes mites.  These mites cause severe itching.  This causes your dog to scratch himself badly enough to cause sores to develop.  Diagnosis of this disease can be difficult as the mites can prove difficult to find.  The veterinarian will have to take a skin scraping and examine it under a microscope.  Once successfully diagnosed, special shampoos can be used to treat the condition.

Ringworm

Ringworm may be something you’re already familiar with as it can infect humans.  Ringworm can be caused by an infection from several species of fungus.  An infection causes symptoms such as crusts, scale, and hair loss.  Your dog may also experience mild itching.  This fungal infection can be treated using oral medications or shampoo with lime sulfur.

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