While choosing a dog, there are several things that must be kept in mind. The breed size and weight of the dog is very important. If you want to carry a dog in your lap, you may need a smaller dog that can sit quietly for long time, while high energy small dogs are good for traveling and picnics. Giant dogs may eat a lot and need a lot of exercise but may make good guardian dogs or shepherding dogs. However, they need more open space to roam about too. While you may want to buy a highly energetic dog, you may not like to be disturbed constantly to play with your pet. On the other hand, low-energy dogs may irritate children for their lack of movement. Different dog breeds have different exercise requirements.
When you are deciding on possible dog breeds, it can be very difficult to narrow the choices down to a specific type and then also find a dog from that breed. However, this is a decision that should not be rushed. Take your time and really do your due diligence and research. Getting a dog is not like buying a television or a refrigerator. When you adopt a dog, no how many different dog breeds you looked at; you are adding a new member to your family.
Types of Dog Breeds -
Sporting Breeds - Dogs in this category of breeds have qualities and instincts that make them especially suited for participating in sporting activities. Some popular breeds in this category are retrievers, setters, spaniels and pointers. These dogs are well aware of their surroundings, they will often remain on watch under your command and are ready for action in water and forested areas. Note that these types of high spirited dogs require regular exercise for optimum health.
Hypoallergenic Dogs - While no breed is 100 percent hypoallergenic, those breeds with less dander do allow people that suffer from allergies to keep their allergies at a comfortable level. These hypoallergenic dog breeds have non-shedding coats which may produce less dander allowing allergy sufferers to tolerate this list of dog breeds much better.
Cur dogs - Cur dogs are specialized multipurpose working / hunting dogs from the southern USA. Each Cur breed or type is unique. Usually not recognized as show dogs, but developed solely for their hunting ability. As a result, most of the cur breeds are types rather than breeds; i.e. one of these dogs can be recognized as a certain type of Cur but the appearance standard is extremely flexible, enough so that a complete breed appearance standard is difficult to create.
Hunting Dogs (Gun dogs) - In general, hunting dog breeds are of small to medium size and are considered to possess a happy and intelligent temperament. However, most of these dogs are happiest when 'working' and they can be prone to hyperactivity and over dependency problems at home. This can be especially true of puppies bred from working stock or on farms. These dog breeds generally to make good pets, especially Labradors and Retrievers, which are renowned for their gentle and obliging nature.
Herding Dog Breed - The herding dog breed is a beautiful, active and intelligent pet developed for the task of herding. They have a unique ability of controlling the movement of animals, some which are bigger than they are. They can herd flock, drive flock or guard a herd from predators. They accomplish this by running around the herd, aggressive barking, nipping at animals’ heels, and maintaining steel like eye contact. These dog breeds include Collies, German shepherd, Old English, and Shetland Sheep Dogs.
