| When you are looking to adopt a dog there are | | | | live in the apartment with some contentment they |
| many things you must consider. First you must | | | | need a lot of exercise during the day. If you work |
| consider if you are a good candidate for a dog. Then | | | | eight or more hours as does your family then the |
| you have to look at the type of dog you are | | | | dog will not be getting the proper amount of |
| interested in. Many of us who are just looking for a | | | | exercise. Therefore for these dogs it is important to |
| loving pet will often go to a pet shop, shelter or | | | | have a large backyard where they can run during the |
| other place to find a dog that we love without real | | | | day. They will also need to have walks and play time |
| regard for the breed. In some cases we are even | | | | with you. |
| more interested in the breed as we have been | | | | If you do live in an apartment it is better to stay |
| exposed to that type of breed in the past and have | | | | with some of the smaller dogs. Smaller dogs that |
| found that we love them. When you are looking to | | | | make great city pets include Chihuahuas, Terriers, |
| introduce a dog into your life you should be conscious | | | | Chow Chow's, Japanese Chin, Cockapoos, and |
| of the actual dog breed, the care, and of course the | | | | Poodles. These dogs tend to need less space and are |
| training the dog will need to make them a great pet. | | | | active inside as well as out. You will also find that |
| In your search for a dog you will find that many | | | | Beagles are great for indoors. While these dogs tend |
| dogs are extremely affectionate and need a lot of | | | | to run around a lot and have high amounts of energy |
| love and attention. Once you have looked at all | | | | they don't need near the walking time or space. |
| aspects of pet care from the type of breed you are | | | | Some of the smaller dogs do require yards to make |
| interested in you have to look at your home. Dog | | | | them extremely happy, but there again if you have |
| breeds require a certain amount of space, which | | | | time for a dog park or to take them outside to play |
| means you have to be cognizant of its full grown | | | | you will be fine living in an apartment or small home |
| size. You may see the puppy is a small dog and that | | | | with a small backyard. |
| it will fit well in your home, but what will it grow up | | | | Dog care is extremely important not only in providing |
| to be? | | | | the proper nutrition and exercise, but in making sure |
| When selecting size it is important to know some of | | | | the dog can be happy within your lifestyle. |
| the breeds. For instance German Shepherds, Old | | | | Remember that most dogs require a lot of affection |
| English Sheepdogs, Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, | | | | and attention and that while some will do well in |
| Mastiff, and several other dogs are very large. They | | | | apartments they still need the time and attention it |
| also require a great deal of space. If you live in the | | | | takes to get proper exercise. So size does matter |
| city and in an apartment you may find the place is | | | | when you consider the place that you live in. |
| too small to fit their full grown size. While they may | | | | |