What are some breed of dogs that don't have that many health problems?

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Question by Dandelion_69ing: What are some breed of dogs that don’t have that many health problems?

I know all dogs have genetic health problems but what is a breed that doesn’t have many and lives for about 12+ years? Medium size.

Please don’t tell me about mixed breeds, they’re fine but I want a purebreed dog.

Best answer:

Answer by Rachel www.petfinder.com ADOPT!
Well, first you should find a dog that is good for you!

Remember, some dog breeds are good for you, but not others. Some dog breeds are good for others, but not you. It all depends on your lifestyle and family. If people suggest dog breeds for you, don’t listen to what they say because they don’t know very much about you. All dogs are different and have many different types of needs that you may or may not be able to give to them! So here is a lot of info on getting a good dog for YOU and helpful tips and websites for dog owners!!!

Also, before getting a dog, you need to consider the following….

-Are you and everyone in your family healthy enough to handle a dog?

-Do you have the money to buy the dog food, toys, and medicine from the vet? It costs at least $ 800-$ 1,000 the first year of owning a dog!!!!!!!!

-Are you willing to give your dog daily exercise?

-Are you willing to train your dog?

If the answer is “no” to even ONE of these answers, you are NOT ready for a doggie : (

Here is a great dog quiz that is ran by Animal Planet that determines dog breeds that will fit well into your lifestyle!

http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselector.do

Also, try this quiz! I think this one may be a little bit more accurate than the other. Maybe try using the results from this one instead…..

http://dogtime.com/matchup/start

After the quiz, do some homework on the dog breeds that the quiz suggested! It tells you how healthy they generally are and how long they live on average! Check out….

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/a.htm

ADOPT! Shelter dogs are CHEAP ($ 50-$ 200) and are just as good as any other dog from a breeder! They are in need of a loving home! Are you willing to give a dog a second chance that may not even be alive the next day because no one adopted them?

Here is a great site that lists shelter dogs in your area! (first type in your zip code)

http://petfinder.com

Also, if you are not an experienced dog trainer, here are VERY helpful websites that will help you train your dog properly!

http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/

http://leerburg.com/

Also, enrolling your dog in obedience classes will help tremendously. It is a learning experience for both you AND the dog!!! Watching “It’s Me or the Dog” on Animal Planet really helps with dog training and so does “The Dog Whisperer” on Discovery (I think it is on discovery).

Here are some helpful websites for dog owners!!!

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/supplies.htm

http://www.1800petmeds.com/ – go to this site where you can buy the same medicine your vet suggested, but for a cheaper price! WARNING: ONLY buy medicine your vet suggests from this site!!!

Good luck! I hope I helped and have a wonderful time with your dog!

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What are some breed of dogs that don't have that many health problems?