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Which is the Right Dog For You?

January 22, 2014

We’re making noises about our next dog, since Flash and Patches are nearly 12. We’re not wishing them dead, just knowing that older dogs do a better job of training younger dogs in some ways. And younger dogs bring new life to older dogs, giving them more time with us, happier time here. Generally. But which is the right dog for us? Which is the right dog for you? Do you know?

French Bulldog
Jack, the French Bulldog, in possibly the cutest photo I’ve posted here, and it’s not even my photo. Is Jack the perfect dog? Do you know which is the right dog for you?

I’m a quiz person. I love a good quiz. And Hunny and I are at a little bit of a disagreement in which is the right dog for us. I love our medium sized Aussies, he wants a lap dog. I don’t mind all the shedding, but he’d like a low maintenance dog that doesn’t turn the carpet black with hair. *sigh* So I turn to some of my favorite quizzes. My first favorite is the one from Animal Planet. It’s a good quiz, with plenty of relevant questions, beginning with what size dog you’d like to have.

Aussie Mutts waiting for a treat
Flash and Patches are beggars. They’re cute beggars. I always wind up giving them treats. Jones chews are their favorites, of course.

When I take that quiz, the top dog is the Fox Terrier, at 98% criteria met. They’re adorable dogs, but I can’t see Hunny agreeing to it. Second on the list is the Miniature Schnauzer. I know that’s a dog Hunny will love, so this quiz passes the test.

Something I find myself asking, as I look at cute puppy photos, is will we be looking for a puppy, or a rescue dog? And where will we find the right dog? Flash and Patches are rescue dogs, three years old when we got them. I love the rescue dog idea. I love not having to housebreak another puppy. Ever. This means that our next dog, like our current fur babies, probably won’t be pure bred. And that’s okay with us.

JNC Treat
Kato, one of the most handsome dogs I’ve had the pleasure to meet, is a mutt. His mom is devoted to training and loving on him and he’s coming along famously. His family did adopt him as a puppy, though. And he LOVES Jones Natural Chews.

I move on to another quiz, to make sure I find the right dog for us. I like Pedigree’s quiz, as the first thing they ask is about your dwelling space, focusing on the security and space for your new dog. Pedigree doesn’t know me very well, though, because the top three picks are the three types of Dachshund.

Daffy the wire haired dachshund
Silky looking, Daffy was quiet and sweet. The long haired Dachshund is gorgeous. Is a Dachshund the right dog for you?

They’re adorable dogs, but not for us. Fourth is one of my favorite smaller breeds, the Boston Terrier. Woohoo!

Pretty Boston Loves Mama
This Boston Terrier was competing in the national agility trials here in Tulsa a few years ago. Adorable!

For our third and final quiz, answering the question, “Which dog is right for you?”, I turn to Select Smart for their breed quiz. I like that it allows me to prioritize the answers to the questions, as well as explaining why they ask some of the questions that they do. Thing is, I’m not wild about the results. The first dog on the list is the Bichon Frise. I have a thing about those dogs. They’re adorable – I just knew one once … let’s leave it at that. Ninth on their list, and the first one I’d seriously consider, is the Pyrenean Shepherd.

Pyr Shep at the Tulsa AKC Dog Agility Championships
This Pyrenean Shepherd (last year’s AKC agility trials in Tulsa) is absolutely the cutest thing ever. EVER.

Having met one last year, I’d say the Pyrenean Shepherd is a good choice for our home. Provided I could find one.

I’m hoping that this helps in your decision making! And whichever dog you choose, I hope you give it Jones Natural Chews. All natural, grown and made in the USA – treat your dog right by treating them to Jones. Don’t you want your dog to smile? 🙂

Until I write again …

Flea

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