Husky News

You can’t choose your family but you can, however, choose the family dog. Statistics show that there are almost 500 interrelated dogs breeds and breed types. The few popular dog categories that people generally recognize are the hound group, the working group, gun dogs, and the terrier group. Choosing the best breeds of dogs for your family really depends on a few factors. The first question that you must ask yourself is that do you want a dog that is affectionate and family friendly? Or would you rather have an unfriendly dog and is just for security purposes? You should also consider whether you want your dog to live outside or will it be allowed inside the house as well.

by ericlbc

The best breeds of dogs for your family if you want a playful, family friendly dog can be Staffordshire bull terrier. However, they don’t like living outside so you need to make them feel welcomed inside the house. Some of the medium sized dogs that ideal for families are Siberian Husky Poodle, Border Collie, Brittany Spaniel, Australian Shepherd, American Eskimo and French Bulldog. Medium sized dogs are wonderful companions, great pets and easier to maintain compared to the large and giant breed dogs. These dogs will require your attention and regular veterinarian visits to keep them healthy and happy. And some of these dogs like the poodle will require grooming as well.

With increasing levels of crime, it has become more and more important for home-owners and particularly people who live on large properties, to have a dog that is both a loyal companion, and an excellent watchdog that can be relied upon to guard their home. If you are looking for a guard dog for your family then German shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher,Rhodesian Ridgeback, Pyrenees and Bull Mastiff are six prominent dogs in this category.