Getting a new pet is a big deal. Your parents probably told you that it is a big responsibility. Some of us know that speech by heart. There are some who might just be looking into getting a pet. No matter what, you have to make sure it is right for your family’s life.

PETS THAT SHED
Some people get pets based on their looks. That is okay, but you need a pet that is for your family. If your family doesn’t want something that sheds a lot, don’t go get these breeds:

Dogs
Huskies
Hounds
Spaniels
Corgis
Retrievers
Shouzers
Sheepdogs
Terriers
any mix of these dogs shed as well and many more

Cats
American Bobtail
American Curl
Aphrodite Giant
British Longhair
Chartreux
Cymric
Himalayan
And many more

FAMILY PETS
When you get a new animal, you may want to be careful about which one you get/adopt. You might want a pet that would love to be with your family. One that is prepared to get a LOT of love. Here are just a few examples:

Dogs
Basset Hound
Beagle
Peekapoo
Scottish Terrier
Staffy Bull Bullmastiff
Newfoundland
Irish Setter
Collie
And many more

Cats
American Bobtail
Australian Mist
Balinese
Laperm
Manx
Pixie-Bob
Russinae Blue
Burmess
And many more

BRAINIAC PETS
Humans need brain workouts sometimes. What about pets? Some breeds of cats and dogs need brain stimulation or they could become restless. If an animal does not get the challenges that they need, you might end up with a torn up couch. This a way of their own minds exploring. Certain toys can help challenge their mind, and you can keep your sofa. Some of the breeds that are brainiacs:

Dogs
Boston terrier
Boxer
Dachshund
French spaniel
Golden doodle
King Shepherd
Pomeranian
Toy Fox terrier
And many more

Cats
American bobtail
Burmess
Highlander
Ragdoll
Siamese
Manx
Cymic
Birman
And many more

These are just some things in the factors. If you want to look more into it, here are my sources:

https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds

https://cattime.com/cat-breeds