A book on which dog to buy?
09-06-2021, 02:45 PM
I have broken my question into two parts so as to identify an author whose one book should suffice (once you have shortlisted such an author and chosen your dog then I could read specifically about the dog:- Part I:-
Do you know an excellent book that gives you detailed explanation on dogs (I prefer larger dogs though at times smaller dogs may be better so I don't want to limit myself),
- cost of ownership during its lifetime
- how smart it is,
- it's food habits,
- how it treats children, threat to children,
- what type of owner would be able to manage it,
- which will advice me on it's suitability in Australian weather conditions. Australia is very hot 9 months and very cold for 3 months.
- size of house and land required
- friendliness with others and barking habits Part II:-
The best book on training the dog; difficulties associated with the training on different breeds, feasibility of training dogs by myself or is an experienced trainer required?
Why I decided on owning one:-
My brother and sister-in-law are pushing me to buy at least one dog. I met two boisterous dogs that were taller than me when it tried to lick me yesterday in McLaren Vale, South Australia. The wife and husband told me it was a European breed of dogs which is very large and that the dogs were being friendly.
My interest only increased and now I would like to know which one to own.
Or is there a club that gives better information than books?
Dogs I shortlisted:-
- Alaskan Husky
- German Shepherd
- Weimaraner
- Rottweiler
- King Charles Cavalier