Choosing a Dog Breed
The large majority of the dogs rescued by Home Fur-Ever are mixed breeds. Sometimes their lineage is very muddled, but many times we are able to discern some breed lineage. It’s a good idea for potential adopters to have some basic knowledge of breed characteristics prior to adopting to make a good lifestyle match.
For instance, many people sought out Jack Russell terriers because they are small and short haired. However, Jack Russells are a very, very active breed. They have strong herding instincts, and tend to have dominant personalities. Many people are unprepared for the needs of this working breed to “keep busy” and “have a job”. Thousands of these dogs needlessly end up in shelters and rescues because people do not do their homework.
Make sure you do yours! |
