Dog Lovers Manual

Intelligent ‘working’ breeds tends to be demanding of their owners’ time and attention. This is because these dogs were originally developed to be highly interactive with their owners and physically capable of always being ready to work, so they need plenty of exercise. Long-coated dogs need more time spent on grooming, while hounds and terriers can prove difficult to train.

While all these factors should be taken into consideration when choosing a pet, into consideration when choosing a pet, it is important to bear in mind that how you care for, handle, train and interact with your chosen breed has a huge influence in determining how well your dog behaves and relates to you, other people and animals.