When the moment arrives for selecting a dog of your own, you should have a good idea of what you are looking for. If you are primarily concerned with finding an average dog, we highly recommend your local animal shelter. Not only will you be helping to relieve the local over population of animals, as well as possibly rescuing a loving little dog, you just might meet the best friend you will ever have.

No matter where you find the right dog for your Fort Myers real estate, the same basic rules will apply. You will find that a very young puppy only vaguely resembles the adult dog you admired on the street or in the show ring. Older puppies, between the ages of 6 and 12 months or so, go through an awkward adolescent stage during which they seem hopelessly out of proportion. You will often get a better idea of what the puppy will eventually look like if you observe the adult members of his family, whenever possible.

If you are looking for a puppy, rather than an adult dog, there are various methods of picking the best puppy from a litter. Some advice avoiding the weakest and shyest, even though the runt of the litter may turn out to be the best. Some breeders claim the mother picks out the best, so they remove the puppies from her and note which ones she brings back first.

When you must choose a puppy from a litter, you should proceed by elimination. First of all is sex. Do you prefer male or female? This will eliminate about half the group. Then you might consider colors or markings, next a playful and happy attitude. But always bear in mind the role he or she will play in your life. Do you want an active playful dog or one that is quiet and more reserved? Go with the one that most closely fits your lifestyle.

Choosing an adult dog is different. He or she has already achieved his or her full physical development and personality. He or she may also have acquired physical or mental quirks. Like the puppy, a good temperament is the most important quality of all. Keep in mind that adult dogs are more difficult to train in a home for sale in Fort Myers, as they have already been trained by someone else.

If you are looking for a show dog, temperament may be secondary to physical conformation. If you want a pet whom you can also show with some success, the best solution is to choose either one of the breeds in the sporting and working groups that have not been affected by artificial show standards.

Finally, when making your final choice of which canine to bring back to your Fort Myers luxury home, choose from the heart and not so much by the book. Both you and your new dog will live happily ever after. Maybe you can find the perfect Golden Retriever and name him or her Taco.

 

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty serves 19 counties throughout Florida with over 40 locations and approximately 1,800 Sales Professionals. The full-service brokerage company, founded in 1999, is a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and is a franchise member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ network, one of the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. The company offers residential and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosures, corporate relocations, referral services, title, home service plans, and personal concierge services. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty ranks in the Top 10 in the network among 42,000 Sales Professionals, 1,200 offices throughout 47 states. The company is the overall No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, having generated more than $3.37 million since 2001. Visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com.

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