The Obama’s Chose a Dog, Which Would You Choose?
The Obama’s revealed their choice of their White House pup this week; a Portuguese Water Dog, named Bo and it is so cute! See for yourself:
If you are a pet lover, but have babies/toddlers or even older kids, you may be wondering how to choose the right dog for your family as well. Since I recently purchased a dog myself, and have toddlers, I decided to share some good options with you:
Golden Retrievers are classic family dog’s because they are so well behaved. You may want to think about getting a bit older one if you have toddlers, so that they are already trained not to jump on, bite, or poop/pee in inconvenient places!
Remember “Lassie”? Well, Shetland Sheepdog’s are mini-Lassies, basically. Any variation of this type of dog, which is very much like a Collie, is a good family dog. Very sweet and loveable.
Siberian Husky’s are reliable, fun-loving, energetic dogs, suitable for older kids that can walk them and moreso RUN with them at the park, for instance! They regulate their own food intake, so you can get by with not having to continually check to see if their dish is empty.
If you have babies or toddlers, however, you may want to stay away from Pitbulls, Rotweillers, German Shepherd’s and Dalmations. These dogs are known to be impatient and can “turn” on you or are too aggressive for small children (by barking and biting, for example, and can be defensive). Other dogs that are considered nuisance dogs are Pomeranians, Chow Chows, and Chihuahah’s…although they are undoubtedly cute, they tend to bark and shed alot. They are considered high maintenance animals.
Source: washingtontimes.com, allegrosyberians.com, dogbitelaw.com, dogbitelaw.com
