Dogs are a mans best friend and 66% of us households already own one. If you’re interested in getting a dog here are some pros and cons for each breed.

 

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

Golden retrievers are fluffy adorable dogs that tend to live between the ages of ten to twelve. There are many pros to having these dogs like they are super loyal a happy creatures. Golden retrievers are amazing family pets and are great with children. Golden retrievers are super smart, gentle animals who love people. So me cons of having these dogs are They shed and will leave there hair around your house. And because these dogs are so kind and sweet that makes them a terrible guard dog, so if someone breaks into your house don’t count on your dog to save you. The most common death in golden retrievers is cancer and they are known to have epilepsy and other large dog issues.

 

FRENCH BULLDOG

French bulldogs are smushy little dogs that have a life span of ten to twelve. These dogs come with a variety of pros and cons. Some cons to having this dog is the health issues. These dogs are prone to gassiness and a sensitive stomach. And if you have a pool or like going out on the water theses dogs may not be the choice for you since they are not very good swimmers. These dogs can have separation anxiety so if you have a busy life these dogs aren’t the best choice for you. All though the cons to this dog aren’t great they do have some good pros. These dogs have fun silly personalities and are great with people and kids. And if your not an active person or you don’t want to go on walks everyday these dogs are low exercise. Plus they don’t bark to much and are great apartment pets.

 

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS

Cavaliers are amazing pets that typically live between the ages of nine to fourteen. Some pros of these dogs are that they are very intelligent and love attention. They are a fairly active dog that is good with routines but is also okay with a more chill approach. These are very friendly dogs and would be great as a family pet. Some cons of this dog are they may not do well with cats or other animals. Also about 50% of cavaliers are known to die from heart issues.

 

CHIHUAHUA

Chihuahuas a small dogs that live between the ages of twelve to twenty years. Some pros, these are small animals and great companions. Chihuahuas make very strong bonds with their owners, are quick witted, and they can be trained (As long as you start at an early age). Some cons of this dog breed are that they can be feisty and may not be good with children. Chihuahuas can be loud and bark a lot so if you like a quiet space this may not be the best breed for you. Chihuahuas are also prone to health issues such as heart disease, eye problems, reproductive issues, ect. 

 

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

Bernese Mountain dogs typically live  between the ages of six to eight. Pros of a Bernese is that they are very affectionate and good natured. It is believed that Bernese dogs are one of the least aggressive dogs towards humans and they love people. These dogs are smart and silly, they can be calm but also want to play. All of these aspects make these dogs an amazing family pet. Some cons of these dogs are their short lifespan, they usually don’t live past ten. Also they are big dogs and they will need to have space. And lastly it is common for these dogs to have anxiety attacks.