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Finding The Right Dog For You


UKC registers over 300 breeds of dogs and they come in a seemingly endless array of shapes and sizes. With variety like that, there is virtually a dog breed to suit everyone’s lifestyle. A dog is a commitment and it’s important to find a dog that will be happy accompanying you in your daily activities. All that’s needed to find the right dog for you is a little homework.

First of all, identify your lifestyle. Are you the rugged, active type who loves the great outdoors? Or are you someone who likes to curl up with a good book every chance you get? It’s important to get an honest assessment of who you are in order to find a breed that will be willing and able to join you in the things you enjoy doing. For instance, if you enjoy jogging, look for a dog that can enjoy it with you, one that is large enough so it doesn’t have to struggle to keep up. If you’re more of a couch potato, look for a dog that doesn’t need as much exercise to keep you company while you channel-surf.

Size matters. An apartment dweller probably would soon realize that the Newfoundland that made such an adorable puppy fills up most of the living room and sends the Christmas tree ornaments flying with a swish of his tail. He’d be better suited for a larger home and a nice fenced yard.

Grooming is something all dogs need, but some need it more than others. That Old English Sheepdog looks really cool with all that hair when you see him at the local dog show, but did you see the hours of bathing and brushing that went into getting him to look the way he does? If you want to attempt it yourself, be forewarned; it’s a labor of love. Most people end up having a dog professionally groomed, and the costs involved can be considerable. Short-coated dogs require less grooming, but still need some basics.

So, with these things in mind, go to a local show, talk to breeders or do some reading to become an informed shopper. A good place to start is the UKC website, with our breed standards. Breeds are organized into groups and each group heading talks about what the dogs were bred to do. This information can be invaluable in starting your search. Of course, UKC is always here to help you in any way we can.

Good luck!

Recent News At UKC

10/09/2008: JRT-PRT Position Paper October 2, 2008 The United Kennel Club has aligned the breed names and breed standards for the Parson Russell Terrier (formerly the UKC Jack Russell Terrier) and the Jack Russell Terrier (formerly the UKC Russell Terrier) with the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) names and standards for those breeds. Virtually all European registries...   Read more here.

10/06/2008:

NAPBTA National Specialty

10/06/2008:

Candid Highlights from Saturday at the Fall Grand in Davenport, Iowa (and parts of Iliinois)

10/05/2008:

BBCHA Fall Round Up Saturday Nite Hunt Results

10/04/2008:

More candids from the 2008 BBCHA Fall Round Up!

10/04/2008:

BBCHA Fall Round Up Saturday Bench Show Results

10/04/2008:

BBCHA Fall Round Up Friday Nite Hunt Results

10/03/2008:

2008 BBCHA Fall Round Up Friday Bench Show Results

10/03/2008:

Candids from 2008 BBCHA Fall Round Up!

 

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This Weekend At UKC

Jump Into Fall! with the Ultimate Air Dogs dock jumping competition October 11 and 12 in Columbus, Ohio! Dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds and mixes are welcome to make a splash in this fun, family-friendly event. The United Kennel Club is the first and only all-breed registry to offer titles in this great new sport! Pre-enter online through the UAD website.

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American Black & Tan Coonhound

The Black & Tan is one of many tracking breeds that was developed in the south of the United States. The breed can trace its immediate ancestry to the American Foxhound and the Virginia Foxhound of colonial days, with probably the introduction of some Bloodhound stock. This latter would explain not only the coloration of the Black & Tan, but its tendency toward being larger-boned than other breeds, its long ears, and its famous cold nose. The American Black & Tan was the first coonhound breed to be admitted into registry with UKC. When they were first registered in 1900, and for several years after that, they were registered as American Black & Tan Fox & Coonhounds.



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