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Selecting a Dog. Student Learning Objective. List factors to consider when selecting a dog. What factors should I consider when selecting a dog?. AGE A puppy should be taken from the mother between 8 and 12 weeks of age. Puppies are cute and cuddly, but require more work than older dogs.
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Student Learning Objective • List factors to consider when selecting a dog.
What factors should I consider when selecting a dog? AGE • A puppy should be taken from the mother between 8 and 12 weeks of age. • Puppies are cute and cuddly, but require more work than older dogs. • Older dogs may be less expensive in the long run if they are already spayed or neutered.
What factors should I consider when selecting a dog? PUREBRED VS. MIXED BREED • If you want a dog for breeding purposes, you will want a purebred. • If you own a purebred dog, you will know what size dog will be at maturity. • Mixed breeds will be less expensive, but mature size is a guess.
What factors should I consider when selecting a dog? HOW MUCH SPACE DO YOU HAVE? • Do you have enough space for dog at maturity? • Do you have Indoor and/or outdoor space that is needed? • Do you live in areas of harsh heat or cold, you must provide proper protection?
What factors should I consider when selecting a dog? LENGTH OF HAIR • Long-haired dogs have more hair to shed and are more susceptible to diseases and parasites because of the long hair.
What factors should I consider when selecting a dog? GENDER • If you don’t want to use dog for reproduction and don’t want unexpected pregnancies, you need to be sure to have your dog spayed or neutered. • If you have your male dog neutered, it will be less likely run away searching for females. • Having your female dog spayed will take away heat cycles and its symptoms.