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What dog breeds are best for single owners?
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Getting The Best Dog Bed
If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
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August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
Size? Coat type? Grooming needs? Energy level? Exercise needs? Trainability?
More to a dog than it’s friendliness with people. If you don’t have any preferences and you’re willing to work with anything (even high energy shedders or total unknowns) then try going to a shelter and adopting. Otherwise pin down what you want in a dog and do some research – open a few books and check out:
http://www.akc.org
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
Actually, any breed would be happy with "just you." There’s no specific breed designed for one person, two people, or so on. What you need to look for is a dog that suits your lifestyle: activity and housing for example.
If it’s just you-make sure you properly socialize your dog to family, friends and other pets so they’ll get used to other people too. If not, they can become apprehensive, overprotective and can get aggressive. Any dog will do that if not properly socialized. So socialization is the key!!!
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
a retired racing greyhound!!!! (sorry, used to do rescue). they are large dogs (look scary to some), huge couch potatoes (DO NOT need a lot of exercise), and love people. there are rescue groups everywhere. just look up retired racing greyhound. or if you are in a city that has a racing dog park – they do adoptions at the track.
good luck!
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
go to an animal shelter and adopt a dog that needs a loving home
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
i fine a male is better for a single woman
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
I can see what youre afraid of. Many dogs don’t do well alone all day and need lots of attention. Thoughs dogs do better in families due to there being so many people to take care of them. Socialization is important so they don’t get aggressive. Giving the dog attention when you are home is key. And lots of exercise!.
C.C.
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
west highland terrier’s…they are really the best and cutest dogs ALIVE
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
Lab. They are wonderful dogs.
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
There is an excellent book titled "The Right Dog For You". You can get it at your local book store or library.
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
Is there any particular breed you gravitate to?
*If so…start researching. Get into contact with breed clubs, read about the breed on the internet, get hands on time with dogs of this breed.
Is there a certain size you are aiming for?
What Coat length are you looking for?
Is shedding a factor?
How high of an Activity level do you want?
I find it best to start by answering these questions to yourself. Get out around many dogs of different breeds, sizes, sex, shapes as you can. Eventually you will find one that suits you.
Me? I’ve always gravitated to the German Shepherd Dog. So that’s what I went for…best choice I’ve ever made!
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
I’m single and I have Great Dane/Lab mix! he’s huge, but lovable!
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
i would get a lab. They are loyal and loving and very friendly. I have a female lab and she is the most happy and sweetest dog in the world. She loves my cats and she is friendly with all visitors.
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
Dachshund is the best!!!!!!!
I got one and she’s very friendly and wants company.
Most people call it a wiener dog
August 31st, 2011 - 9:35 pm
It depends on if you want a big dog or a lap dog. I recommend adopting a rottweiler.