How do you pick the right animal?

Answer 1

You need to take into account how much time you have to spend taking care of an animal, what you're willing to do (change water in a fish bown every week, brush a long-haired dog every day, etc). How the animal lives (in a cage, bowl, your favorite recliner) also comes into play. Pet stores usually have really great guides to help you find out more information on various pets, so look at these first. If it's possible, adopt from a shelter or buy from a reputable, professional breeder.

Answer 2

Hi, Tasha!

Research your breed, if you have some you're interested in. Some dogs are bred to do certain jobs, like nip at the heels of cattle. Not a good dog breed for someone with small children, for instance. Find out how big they will get (a mastiff in a studio apartment...prob not a good choice, either) Find out the general energy level of your breed. Are they couch potatoes and you want someone to jog with? Are you going to want to walk a high energy breed three times a day, or will you have a safe, enclosed yard that it can run in. Larger dogs cost more than smaller dogs...food, medicine, surgery, boarding fees, leashes, collars...everything. Make sure you have a good 600.00 to spend on vet bills its first year of life...with vaccines, spay-neuter, and probably one emergency room visit for SOMETHING, it all adds up. One of the biggest problems we see is people getting dogs that they have no idea what they're meant to do and how big they're going to get...and then they're looking for a home for them in a year because they just don't fit in the family. Also...consider the coat maintenance...with some of the terrier/yorkie/poodle/shnauzer type dogs, they get groomed professionally (40 or more dollars a crack) about every 6 - 8 weeks...you certainly can do it yourself, but are you ready to do that? Long-haired animals (especially!) need to be brushed regularly so they do not mat up.

Second, borrow a friend who has dogs or cats or birds (whatever you're looking for)...people who have animals and treat them well tend to have a good "feel" for the animal's temperament. Don't be afraid to ask questions...after all, its a life-long commitment you're making!

Third, consider going through an animal rescue, or humane society. Often, these animals are fostered by someone so their personalities can be "read", so that the pet can be matched up with the right home. Some dogs like to torment cats, where others will sleep right along side them, for instance. Some dogs are runners. Most dogs need some type of training along the way-area petstores as well as some area park departments offer them...you can contact an area vet to find more.

Answer 3

I suggest researching pure breeds. They are usually bred with specific temperments and you can use the information as a guideline to match the animal that best suits you. For instance, dogs require much more attention than cats which are more self sufficient. Dachshunds tend to attach to only one person and aren't gregarious like Retrievers. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

when thinking of the right animal to choose, you must think of where you live, how much you can afford and what you can put up with. Also please consider adopting at your local animal shelter before choosing a baby from a breeder. Look around at pet stores and think about what animal feels right for you. Sometimes you can just feel it.

Answer 5

I don't know it depends . Are you picking this animal to be a part of your family or something to just have around or something to have sex with. To be part of the family I like dogs. Something to just have around I like fish and birds . Something to have sex with I like sheep.I'm just a hillbilly that way.

Answer 6

You counted the dog's nipples??? Was there a reason you needed this information?

Answer 7

Look at yourself real close in the mirror.

Answer 8

By not selecting the *left* one.

Answer 9

by conting it's nipples. my dog has 9

Answer 10

You will know it when you see it.