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What Dog Breed Is Best For Me - Collie

When you think of the TV and movie dog Lassie, you’ll instantly recognize the Collie - a very popular dog.

The Collie is popular for many reasons - it’s handsome, intelligent, friendly, easy to train, loyal, mild-mannered, and makes a good watchdog.

Collie - Loving, Sensitive, Loyal Companion

The Collie is an intelligent and handsome dog that can make a fine family pet provided the dog’s needs are met - it’s a loyal family dog that likes to be around family members.

It is more suited for a country lifestyle but adapts well to city life - in a home with a large yard - as well.

The Collie comes in two varieties - the “rough” (longhaired - “Lassie” look) and the “smooth” (shorthaired) which refers to their coat length.

Coats come in a variety of colors including tan and white, predominantly white with a few markings, and a tricolor Collie - black, tan, and white.

Collie - Dog Grooming

The Collie has light-moderate (smooth coat) to high (rough coat) grooming needs.

The rough (longhaired) coat is high maintenance and requires a lot of grooming especially when shedding.

A de-matting rake to untangle mats should be part of your dog grooming supplies for this dog breed.

Collie - Dog Problems

The Collie needs companionship and attention and is best suited for an owner with a calm demeanor who is willing to spend time with training and grooming.

It is not suited for someone who is away all day. Nor is it suited for a high energy family that is on the go all the time since this dog breed responds badly to stressful situations.

Potential dog problems include snapping (when threatened, startled, or irritable), fearfulness, neurotic behavior, separation anxiety, barking, and boredom.

Nipping is another dog behavior problem of the Collie stemming from its herding instinct and can be corrected through proper dog behavior training.

Collie Training

The Collie is a sensitive breed, highly intelligent, and very easy to train.

It’s a “working” dog that needs daily exercise and a “job” to do - even if it’s dog obedience training.

This breed’s herding instinct means it is likely to chase children and cars unless properly trained with dog behavior training.

The Collie has an average lifespan of up to 12 years. Potential health problems include eye, skin, and nose problems.

As always, buy from a reputable breeder and check for health conditions - particularly eye problems which can be inherited.

Temperament, trainability, and friendliness are a plus. Potential behavioral problems if the dog’s needs are not met and potential health problems could be a minus.

If you do decide to get a Collie as your family dog, don’t forget to request your FREE copy of my List of Clever, Cool, Cute Puppy and Dog Names and The Puppy and Dog Owner’s Guide To Potty Training and Housetraining.

Training Your Collie or Border Collie?
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The world’s smallest dog breed might be tiny in size, but it’s a popular dog breed that can make an ideal family pet.

This dog breed comes in two types - smooth coat and long coat.

Chihuahua - The Lively and Affectionate Companion

The Chihuahua is a playful, lively, and affectionate dog that requires minimal exercise.

Some dog trainers do not recommend the Chihuahua for families with small children and, as with any dog, children should be supervised and not left alone with a Chihuahua.

They make ideal city dogs and adapt well to apartments and condos and can be litter-box trained, if necessary.

Their small size also makes them an ideal pet to dress up in dog clothes and carry in a stylish dog carrier.

Smooth coated Chihuahuas require little grooming, while the long coats need more regular, although moderate, grooming - about once a week.

Chihuahua Training

The Chihuahua can be protective of its owner and its tiny body can pack a punch if it nips or bites. It can be aggressive and intimidating - especially towards strangers - unless properly trained and socialized.

These dog behavior problems can usually be corrected with Chihuahua Training to which this breed responds well.

Life expectancy ranges from 12 to 18 years and the Chihuahua is prone to several health problems including knee, eye, and heart problems.

Interestingly, the Pet Insurance division of a United Kingdom insurance company recently revealed the results of a survey that indicated that the Chihuahua was one of the most expensive dogs to keep over its average lifespan of 13 years when taking into account food, grooming, boarding, veterinary bills, dog clothing, dog beds, and dog accessories.

Buy from a reputable breeder and check for health concerns.

Since veterinarian fees can be very expensive for any dog and your dog’s health is always important, consider getting a free quote on dog and pet health insurance for your Chihuahua.

Companionability, adaptability to city living, and attentiveness are a plus. Over- protectiveness and potential health problems could be a minus.

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This next dog breed in our series, “What Dog Breed Is Best For Me?” is very affectionate and enjoys lots of attention.

It’s an active dog and a fun playmate that is intelligent and gets itself into everything.

Miniature Schnauzer - Affectionate City Dog

The Miniature Schnauzer is a popular family dog that fits in well with most lifestyles.

The Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog breed measuring up to 14 inches high and weighing up to 17 pounds.

A tireless player, the Miniature Schnauzer is good with children and gets along with people and other pets.

The Miniature Schnauzer loves attention, wants to be involved in everything, and does not like being left alone. It would be unsuitable for a family that is away all day since it enjoys the company of its owner.

Miniature Schnauzer Dog Behavior Training

The Miniature Schnauzer is very easy to train, a quick learner, and responds well to reward-based, positive Miniature Schnauzer Training which includes Miniature Schnauzer Potty Training - both of which are a wise investment to ensure a well-behaved and obedient dog.

Some dog behavior problems that could be encountered are excessive barking, food aggression, dominant behavior, and separation anxiety - all of which require dog behavior training.

The Miniature Schnauzer makes an excellent companion for city dwellers including apartment and condo lifestyles.

Because the Miniature Schnauzer is a high energy dog, it benefits from regular daily exercise.

Its short, wiry coat - which comes in several colors including black, salt and pepper, and pure white - is relatively high maintenance (especially the beard) but does not shed very much which could be of interest to owners with dog allergies.

The lifespan of Miniature Schnauzers is up to 14 years and while it is a healthy breed potential health problems include liver, heart, and eye disorders.

Since veterinarian fees can be very expensive for any dog and your dog’s health is always important, consider getting a free quote on dog and pet health insurance for your Miniature Schnauzer.

Intelligence, highly affectionate, living adaptability, and trainability are a plus. Relatively high grooming needs and possible health concerns could be a minus.

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What Dog Breed Is Best For Me

To make it easier for you to find information on the different dog breeds when you’re asking yourself, “What Is The Right Dog For Me?” I’ve created a separate page entitled What Dog Breed Is Best For Me which lists all the dog breeds discussed in this series.

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This next dog breed in our series, “What Dog Breed Is Best For Me?” is a cheerful and active dog and makes a companionable family pet.

Cocker Spaniel - Companionable Working Dog

Two popular types of Cocker Spaniel are the English Cocker Spaniel and its closely related cousin, the American Cocker Spaniel.

Although there are some differences in size and coat length (the American Cocker Spaniel is slightly shorter in height and requires more grooming because of a longer coat) both types of Cocker Spaniel are very popular because of their congenial nature and companionability.

The Cocker’s pretty coat needs a high degree of grooming - daily brushing is recommended to reduce matting - and comes in a variety of colors including black, red, tan, brown, cream, and mixtures of colors with white.

The Cocker Spaniel is an active, intelligent, and energetic “working” dog that needs daily exercise - otherwise it has a tendency to become overweight. And high energy dogs that don’t have exercise can develop dog behavior problems such as aggression.

The Cocker Spaniel is at home in the wide open spaces of the countryside but can easily adapt to smaller living accommodations such as an apartment or condo provided it is exercised regularly to burn off its excess energy.

Cocker Spaniel Behavior Training

The Cocker Spaniel is intelligent, likes to please its owner, is highly trainable (although easily distracted), and responds well to positive Cocker Spaniel Training.

The Cocker is a social dog which needs company. It will develop dog behavior problems if left alone and is not suitable for a working or busy family that is away all day.

Early socialization and Cocker Spaniel Training is necessary to prevent “guarding” behavior. Other dog behavior problems can include food stealing and urinating when excited or afraid.

The Cocker is a playful dog breed, gets along well with people, strangers, as well as other dogs and cats in the household. It especially enjoys being part of the family and included in activities.

The Cocker Spaniel’s life span averages 13 years and it is prone to a number of potential health conditions including eye problems (cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy which can lead to blindness), deafness, hip malformation, skin diseases, and kidney disease.

It’s important to buy from a reputable breeder to ensure good temperament and reduce potential health problems.

Good natured temperament, playfulness, and easy trainability are a plus. Potential health problems and high grooming demands could be a minus.

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In our continuing series, “What Dog Breed Is Best For Me?” we’ll talk about another small dog breed that is bright, responds well to training, and makes a wonderful companion.

Maltese - The Companionable Small Dog

The beautiful, non-shedding white coat of the Maltese - which needs daily grooming - is its distinguishing characteristic and is good news for dog allergy sufferers who want a wonderful dog as a close companion.

But it’s not only its gorgeous coat that sets the Maltese apart from other dog breeds. It is the Maltese’s good natured temperament, intelligence, and playfulness that make it a good choice as a family pet (even though it displays a reserved attitude towards strangers.)

The Maltese is a small dog breed that can adapt to small or large living situations. It fits in well with apartment or condo-style living as well as large houses in the city or country. It has minimal exercise requirements although, like any dog, responds well to regular exercise.

This dog breed can be housetrained and paper trained.

What distinguishes the Maltese from many other dog breeds is its need to be with its owner. This breed is definitely not suitable for those with a busy lifestyle who are rarely home or who don’t have time to give their Maltese time and attention.

Maltese House Training and Dog Obedience Training

Like all dogs, the Maltese responds very positively to housetraining and positive dog behavior training. (Don’t forget to sign up for The Puppy and Dog Owner’s Guide To Potty Training and Housetraining. And check out my list of Cool and Popular Puppy and Dog Names.)

It can have a tendency to bark a lot which could become a dog behavior problem if not properly trained.

The Maltese has a life expectancy of approximately 13 years and potential health problems include teeth and gum problems, kneecap dislocation, eye and hearing problems.

Good temperament, easy to train, and non-shedding coat are a plus. Daily grooming, potential health problems, and need for companionship could be a minus.

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