There are three big factors that you should look at before
settling on any dog breed;
Not exact matches
Because
dogs come in different
breeds with different temperaments and characteristics, it is important to understand several things that you may need to consider first before
settling on a particular
breed.
By researching
breeds before you
settle on one, you'll be a big step ahead in finding the
dog that fits your personality and lifestyle, and you'll have a wonderful friend and companion for many years to come.
Perhaps you have now made the decision to buy a pedigree puppy, and you have
settled on the
breed of
dog that you feel will best suit your family.
After research, I had
settled on a mastiff or a bulldog, both
breeds deemed energetic, but also quite a bit more laid back than the aforementioned
dogs since they were
bred to protect a perimeter rather than herd or chase prey.
Where the fur of common
breeds tends to become airborne after it is shed — eventually
settling into carpeting, fabrics and
on other surfaces that humans come in contact with — hypoallergenic
dogs do not spread allergens in these same ways.
It would be another two decades before the English
dog world
settled on a
breed standard that distinguished the Scottish Terrier from the other highland
breeds.
After you
settle on an age, you must also determine what size, gender, and coat type (a consideration for people with allergies) are preferable, and whether you want a mixed
breed or purebred
dog.