If you are a dog lover, you may consider adopting one. And it may be that you want to have it large, in case you have enough space.
Having a pet is not having a toy, and even less if it is a large dog. You will require care and needs, related to your diet, vaccines, diseases, walks and outings to move your muscles, etc.
Puppy or adult dog
Approximately, a dog reaches maturity when it reaches 18 months of life. In shelters and shelters you will find many copies of large dogs, to adopt them. With defined breeds and cross-breed animals. Whoever does not have a pure breed should not be an impediment. Among other things, because it can be an animal with more qualities.
There is also the option of adopting the dog from a young age, since it is a puppy. In that case, you will be able to train him in your own way, instilling in him better your habits and what his future life will be.
Advantages of large dogs
Many experts assure that a large dog is better educated and trained than small ones. Although it seems that their size equates to a lot of character, it is a reality that small dogs tend to have, statistically, more resistance to training.
Large dogs have also been proven they adapt well to floors and small spaces. In addition, they are ideal for living with children.
Your needs
A large dog it has a lot of energy and also needs to burn it. Therefore, as an owner you must also have physical and resistance capacity. It's about achieving balance. Among other things, because on the walk you will not be able to control their strength.
When it comes to food, large dogs consume more, expenses are higher. Also their brushing takes more time, their hygiene is more laborious, etc.
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