With the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for companion animals in ordinary families is also increasing. Do you also plan to raise a cute dog to accompany you in joy and sorrow? Maybe you will have a lot of troubles before buying or adopting. Question? Should you raise a big dog or a puppy? Male or female? Pure breed or mixed breed? Today, the editor will take you to sort out the four major hesitations of first-time dog owners.

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1. Large dogs or small dogs?

Many friends like to raise large dogs. Large dogs may have a greater deterrent effect on intruders, but they are more expensive to purchase and raise. Large dogs eat a lot, excrete a lot, and exercise a lot, so they are obviously not suitable for living in an apartment complex in the city center. Young children and the elderly may not be able to control large dogs, although most large dogs have very docile temperaments. Small dogs are slender and require less exercise, making them more suitable for families with the elderly and children. However, small dogs are more vulnerable to injury and are often more sensitive, prone to agitation and barking.

2. Puppy or adult dog

Puppies are usually chosen. Puppies that grow up in a family will establish a strong relationship of mutual trust with their owners and are easier to train at home. Watching puppies grow day by day is also an irreplaceable joy. However, the growth process of puppies will take a lot of time and energy from the owners, and an overly active puppy may be a burden to the elderly. Adult dogs usually remain attached to their previous owners and maintain some of their previous living habits, which are not easy to change. However, for an owner with insufficient energy, adult dogs are relatively worry-free. Usually, dogs that have been strays will cherish the warmth of a new home more, so going to a stray dog ​​shelter is also a good choice.

3. Male dog or female dog

Usually, female dogs are docile and more attached to their owners, but they have estrus twice a year. During this period, the female dog's temperament will be unstable and the floor at home will be soiled. If you let your female dog give birth, caring for her will be time-consuming and labor-intensive, although having a litter of puppies can be a lot of fun. Male dogs have better physical strength and better learning abilities, but they usually have a slightly stronger body odor, are relatively difficult to train, and their strong dominance instincts may prompt him to fight with other male dogs.

4. Purebred or mixed-blood

"Mixed" or "mongrel" often make people think of illness or badness, but in fact this word only means that the origin of the dog's birth is unknown or the parents are of different breeds. Their strains will not be recognized by the Purebred Dog Association and cannot obtain a blood certificate. , and usually cannot participate in official competitions. But otherwise, mixed-breed dogs are far less likely to suffer from genetic diseases than purebred dogs and are generally healthier and more lively. If you are not a dog breeder or would like your dog to compete in competitions, a mixed breedThere is no particular difference between a dog and a purebred dog.