Advice Column

Dear AnimalLover5,

Recently you asked me for advice. The question you asked was “ I want to get a dog, but I don’t know what type to get?”, and now I will answer your question. There are many breeds of dogs. Some are big, some are small, and some are in the middle. You have to think about your living situation, to decide what type of dog is right for your home. Lets say you have an apartment a big dog might not be right for you. Then think about how much responsibility your ready to take on. If you have kids then they might be willing to take care of the dog. When it is just you then you have to worry about how long you will be gone during the day. Also when you have a family you want a family friendly dog. One that can play with the kids but not rip their heads off. A dog like a retriever or a Labrador are great family dogs. Also little dogs might be better if you have younger kids. You wouldn’t want a big dog like a bloodhound running around the house. Also if you want a watch dog then you should get a bloodhound. Then you have to think about allergies. If anyone you know in your household that is allergic to dog hair then you want one that doesn’t shed or barely sheds. Since the dog will be all over your house so will its hair. It all really depends on your environment and your family. So go to the pet store or even SPCA and look around before you truly decide.