A pet can change many things in a person’s life, especially for people who need help for even day-to-day existence. Having a pet also means the world to people who are left alone in the world and have nothing to look forward to. It is the breeding that decides the character of a pet such as a dog, so you cannot just go to a breeder and buy a pet just like that. You have to do research on the behavioral patterns of different breeds and buy a breed that will make your life pleasant and secure. It takes time, but it is worth the effort. You don’t want to live in terror because you choose the wrong pet breed.
If you have a cat already and want a dog because others in the family ask for it, then you could consider getting a dog that will behave well with a kitty. There are some dog breeds that hate the sight of cats and your cat will not live to tell that tale. Sight hounds like Whippets, Greyhounds, Boirzois, and similar dogs will chase your cat away. They are trained to hunt small animals and it is in their blood. Getting a Collie would be a good idea because these dogs have a mother’s instinct. Their breeding enables them to look after smaller helpless animals. Pomeranians are also good, but always get such a dog when he is really young. Older dogs are more aggressive and they have certain set ways that you could never change.