I have a friend who is thinking about getting a dog, but she is hesitant because she has NEVER had a dog before. Her family can afford it financially, and she has the time to take care of a dog, so I have been encouraging her to get one.
Here are a few reasons WHY (if you can afford it) you should get a dog:
- Owning a dog can lower your blood pressure.
- Kids who grow up with dogs are less likely to develop asthma.
- Dogs can provide protection (well, not the Toy Breeds).
- Dog owners who walk their dogs regularly (like they SHOULD) benefit from the exercise.
- Dogs are the BEST listeners.
- There are so many different breeds, it's not hard to find one that fits your lifestyle.
- Dogs love unconditionally and are very loyal - Take good care of them, and they will take good care of you!
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Question:
I have the "opposite" problem: I have owned dogs before (growing up, when I was living at home) and *loved* it; but since marrying I have yet to find a dog that "fits" our new family (and I've tried a few).
Alaska shelters are *full* of husky mixes (many that look like the pictures of yours on this blog) but I know enough about Alaskan huskies and about our own lifestyle that none of them would make appropriate "walking buddies" (what I'm looking for) and many of them aren't appropriate for children under age 5-- which I have.
Do you have any suggestions?
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