About Finding The Right Pet For You Pets form part of most people’s lives, in families often from the time before kids walk. Many grow up with a dog - often a cat – by their side, and that relationship is severed only when the animal dies. Finding the pet that is just right for you and your family is a personal choice and depends on certain factors. Practical considerations are often one. Example, the person or family that live in an apartment with no access to garden spaces are more limited, but nothing stops them (within the rules of the controlling body of the apartment complex, of course) from finding a good little companion, whether that is a cat, which often takes more easily to apartment living – or a small dog such as a Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier or one of the different Poodle breeds. These are all good for apartment living and they accept routines well. Those who live in houses or on farms have a much greater choice since space is not a limiting factor. Dogs have more freedom to play, to run, and bark without causing problems with the neighbors. The same is true for cats that often act independently anyway. This means that one can look at different breeds and the reasons they’re normally preferred and kept. The senior lady may prefer a calm breed, for example, the Labrador Retriever that is a wonderful companion dog for its lovely, loving, and calm nature. The same is true for that other favorite among Americans, the Golden Retriever, which is often mentioned as Favorite Dog of the Year. They are intelligent, loyal, active, and love playing and swimming and other family activities.
Families often introduce a pup – also grown, adoptive animals too – into the home when the kids are small. You want a breed that is happy with the little ones and will not snap at them. Some great examples of family dogs come from breeds such as the different spaniels that are known to be playful, loyal, and, at those times that you want them to be, lively. They make great companions for even little kids, provided the grownup teaches the kid respect for the dog, and the dog to accept the kid as a playmate. Terriers make great home pets too, and the Boston terrier has been a great favorite for many years. They are good to adapt to apartment living too, as long as you set aside time for their