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PETS
and breed types consistently exhibit certain traits ( and unfortunately also disease risks ).
Breeds that are genetically still closely related to their wolf ancestors include Chow Chow , Siberian Husky , Alaskan Malamute , Sharpei , Akita , and Shiba Inu . These breeds show higher aggression and less need for affection and attention . They are often stubborn and harder to train .
Guard dog breeds like Mastiffs , English Bulldogs , Boxers , Rottweilers , German Shepherds , and Boerboels have been selectively bred for aggressive traits to protect their environment and sometimes to hunt large animals .
Dogs bred to herd livestock like Border Collies , Shetland Sheepdogs , Saint Bernards , and Irish Wolfhounds have been selected for loving traits and trainability since shepherds historically worked with the dogs during the day and slept with them at night .
Male dogs of any breed are generally more aggressive and protective than females . Females learn more easily and are more affectionate . Some breeds bark a lot , while others are more prone to mess in the house . Good animal welfare organizations typically do behavior evaluations before allowing dogs to be adopted . Your vet or their staff can often give advice as well .
There are many other breeds and groupings . Find out as much as possible about the breed you want to acquire before taking the plunge !
OPTIMAL ENVIRONMENT
Make sure you create a safe environment for the little puppy . Electrical cords that he can chew on should , for example , be out of his reach . The
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