The Australian Shepard

The Australian Shepard is a loyal,energetic,and intelligent dog. Untrue to its name the Australian Shepard was not bred in Australia. This dog was bred right here in the U.S. as a herding dog. Aussies today are still used as a herding dog as well as a family pet. They are a very gentle breed so they do extremely well with kids. Aussies are known for their high energy. In order to keep this dog well exercised a daily walk is a good start. Owners of this breed find it easier to keep Aussies under control in the house if they are given a job to do. Such as pulling a wagon or something else that requires work. As far as shedding goes Aussies are average. They don't need much grooming. Aussies are very intelligent dogs and are eager to please so training is a breeze.Since Australian Shepards have so much energy an apartment life is not good for them . They need a lot of room to run around. The one con about this dog is that they do tend to nip, in an attempt to herd their owners, if they aren't taught otherwise. In conclusion the Australian Shepard is a good family pet for a family that can properly exercise, train, and most importantly love him.

This post is dedicated to my older brother Aaron.

The Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu is a independent, energetic, and bold dog. This breed was first bred in Japan to flush birds and hunt small game. The Shiba is the smallest of the Japanese Spitz dogs. Today the Shiba Inu is used as a family dog. They are very independent and gentle dogs. Since they are gentle they make great pets for kids. The Shiba is very trainable because despite their independent attitude they want to please. These little dogs are also fastidious, so house braking is relatively easy. Grooming this dog is very easy because they have short fur. A brushing once a week and bathing only when necessary is all they need. Shibas are energetic dogs but they do know how to get exercise indoors so, a daily walk, however long you can give them, is sufficient. One thing that you want to take into consideration before you buy this little guy is that he does have heavy shedding periods. Overall the Shiba Inu is a great family pet for owners who can give him exercise and who don't mind pet hair.

This post is dedicated to my very good friend Leia.

The Jack Russell Terrier

The Jack Russell Terrier is an energetic, spunky, fun loving dog. This breed was originally bred to hunt game such as rabbits, squirrels, and other small critters. They are very fast so they can keep up with the other hunting dogs. Today this dog is used as a companion and family dog. Jacks are extremely energetic and require a daily walk. These dogs need training from an experienced dog owner who knows how to "lay down the law" as it were. Jacks tend to think that they are the pack leader if it is not made very clear that they aren't. Jacks are very intelligent dogs so they are capable of learning many tricks. Jacks do do well with children if they are socialized with them at a young age. This breed does well in pretty much any climate. Thankfully this breed has a pretty easy coat to take care of so all they need is a weekly brushing to get out any loose hair. In conclusion the Jack Russell Terrier will make a great pet for an experienced dog owner who can take control, and provide a lot of exercise and love for their little buddy.

This post is dedicated to all of my readers.

The Finnish Spitz

The Finnish Spitz is a friendly, energetic, and intelligent dog. These dogs were used in Finland as hunting dogs. These dogs have a loud voice so they let hunters know where the prey was. They didn't actually catch prey. Today this dog is still used for hunting as well as a family pet. These dogs are very friendly towards people, especially kids, which makes them a great family dog. They are also very sociable so they need a lot of handling and attention from their owners. The Spitz is a very independent breed which makes training a bit of a challenge. Patience is the key to training these dogs. These dogs are energetic so a long walk once a day and a little time to play in the yard will suit them. One con about these dogs is that they do shed quite a bit. Regular grooming is needed to maintain this dog's beautiful coat. Another con about these dogs is that they tend to boss their owners around if they aren't taught otherwise. In conclusion the Finnish Spitz is a great family companion that with a firm hand, grooming, and a lot of attention will be a great pet.

This post is dedicated to my best friend Dayna and my penpal who lives in Finland, Susanna.