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Looking for Your Perfect Pooch? Check out These All-American Dog Breeds
Article by Royal Canin
(BPT) - If you're thinking of adding a four-legged member to your family, you'll be rewarded with the special kind of loyalty and unconditional love only dogs can bring. But not every dog is the ideal match for every family. It's important to choose a new best friend that fits with your lifestyle. A high-energy dog in a home with people who have sedentary lifestyles is likely to become bored and get into mischief. A more laid-back dog isn't going to make a good hunting partner or running buddy.
A few key things to consider: Do you have a home with a yard or do you live in an apartment? How active is your lifestyle? Do you have young children? Is your house empty all day during the week or is somebody home at least part of the day? Doing your homework beforehand into the characteristics of the breeds you're considering is a great way to make sure you find the perfect match for your family. You can see all of the AKC-recognized breeds as they compete at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, the largest dog show in North America. Tune in to Animal Planet at 6 p.m. ET/PT on Jan. 1, 2019, to see who will
be named Best in Show.
Part of finding the right dog for your family includes determining the perfect diet for your best friend. Just as not every breed is right for every family, not every food is ideal for every breed. An individualized product line like Royal Canin, founded by a veterinarian in 1968, is science-based nutrition, and offers a range of diets based on size, age, breed, lifestyle and therapeutic requirements.
The right diet is an important part of keeping your dog in tip-top shape. Dog breeds have been developed all over the world. American breeds, as you might expect, tend to be drawn to the great outdoors. Here are some all-American dog breeds to consider.