Pet Tip of the Week: Choosing a Dog to Fit Your Lifestyle

By Dawn Watson

\"Brother So you go to your local shelter and fall in love with a dog. The shelter staff tells you the dog is a 2 year old Poodle-Rottweiler mix. You fill out the application and go home to your 2-bedroom apartment that you share with your wife and baby daughter. What’s wrong with this picture?

Adopting or purchasing a dog is a 16-year commitment. It includes training, walking, toys, veterinarian visits and the accompanying costs including spaying or neutering, licensing, and much more. But, even before looking for a dog you should do some research on the specific needs of each breed of dog to see if that breed (or mixed breed) will fit in with your lifestyle!

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