The perfect dog if I live in an apartment

Dogs are not always made to live in a small space. The French bulldog is perfect for apartment living and has a good character. He is a tender and emotional dog, but he can also quickly become exclusive with his master and rarely leaves him. Very early, you must teach him to obey, without violence but with firmness, because he sometimes tends to want to be the leader, and why not make him meet other dogs to socialize? We pay particular attention to his fragile health: as he runs out of steam quickly, he is spared too much physical effort, but we still do it. In summer, it is monitored and especially during the heat wave, it tends to quickly become stressed when it is too hot.

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What dog is made for me if I have a cat

Dogs and cats do not always get along well. A breed gets along particularly well with our cats: the pug . Another asset of this animal, it is very easy to educate, and with him, one does not hesitate to use the system of reward , but with firmness because it likes sometimes to transgress the rules. He is a sensitive man who loves hugs and who needs a lot of attention. But it is also a happy dog, joker, and especially very intelligent. It barks very little but plays its role of protector to perfection. On the sport side, it is not a dog that likes to move , even if he needs his daily walks.

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Which dog should I prefer if I have children?

Lively, energetic and sporty, the Cavalier King Charles adore playing with the kids . Very affectionate, this dog often has soft eyes, likes to spend time with his masters and is not stingy in kisses. He loves to be taken care of. Health wise, we pay attention to his eyes and ears to prevent infections. When it's cold or wet, be careful not to leave it too much outside. The Cavalier King Charles is prone to heart disease , detectable through ultrasound.

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What dog to accompany me if I am sporty / f?

Despite its small size, the dwarf spitz remains a great sportsman. He is often run, he loves being outdoors and playing with children. Affectionate, curious and funny, he likes spending time with his teachers. Intelligent and balanced, he educates himself very easily and takes his role as guardian of the family very seriously, so he tends to bark quite often ... His hair requires a little maintenance, ideally, it must be brushed a once a week on the surface has turned hair with a brush wild boar. On the health side, it has a great catch and is very resistant to cold and snow.

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I want a sturdy dog

To offer a dog has a cost, and we want him to stay with us forever ? If you are looking for a robust dog with few health problems, we adopt a Shiba Inu . They usually live up to 12 or 15 years ! With his very strong health, he is rarely ill, except in some individuals who can sometimes suffer from dislocation of the patella or skin problems. Easygoing, the whole family will love him, even if he can sometimes have a dirty character. Very brave , he can tackle dogs bigger than him if necessary but is overall very sociable and is not afraid of strangers.

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More info in the book Choosing a little dog for the city by Christiane Sacase Editions Larousse, 15,95 €