Having a dog as a pet|Owning a dog] brings a lot of benefits. Dogs are an unequivicable source of companionship, they can help reduce your stress levels, improve your blood pressure, they love unconditionally, lift your mood, and provide an excellent incentive to exercise more. If you want to meet more people, there's nothing like a dog for a conversation opener when you're at the park, particularly fellow dog lovers. And if you've got kids, dogs can teach them how to be responsible and care for others.

One of the first things to think about if you want to purchase a new puppy is, should you get a large dog or a small dog?

Of course, if you don't have a big yard or live in an apartment, your choice will be made for you. But even if you have a large backyard, there are a number of benefits to getting a small dog that are very relevant to certain circumstances.

For example, if you have pets or children, a smaller dog can feel less threatening. Breeds like the Tibetan Spaniel dog breed, chihuahuas, miniature poodles, and maltese, and similar breeds, are not really suited to families with small children.

Or, if you are not overly strong, older, or chronically ill, getting a small dog is less of a strain to look after. Large dogs will be more difficult to physically handle. To illustrate, walking an excited, large dog on a leash might be near impossible if your dog becomes impervious to anything but the pursuit of a car or another dog. And there will be occasions when you will have to pick up your canine friend. If you don't have someone readily available to do it for you, this could be a problem, especially when your dog gets old. Will you be able to check your dog's teeth regularly, and be able to provide a strong pack structure by being the top dog.

Additionally, large dogs generally need more exercise, although a few smaller breeds also need a lot too. This is especially true of working dogs that also come in small sizes, such as the border collie dog breed. Border collies have a lot of energy. They are very active and smart dogs. They have been - and still are - used to herd cattle and sheep, and consequently they have very high endurance and stamina. As pets, they need mental and physical exercise. Two hours per day as a rough guide, although if you mentally stimulate them during that time, it will wear them out faster. So, for a person who works long hours, unable to devote the time to your dog, a breed like the border collie would not be the right pet.

If you've got a family with kids and you'd like a small dog, you could consider: {English Cocker Spaniels, boston terriers, Miniature English Bulldogs, bichon frise, Miniature Australian Bulldogs, Kerry Blue Terriers, Miniature Australian Shepherds, and border terriers}. And small dogs like the French bulldog, which are happy and easygoing dogs that love their humans, and do not require much exercise, are best for the elderly. French bulldogs are even used in pet therapy in aged care homes.

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