Are pets my cup of tea

Pets have always attracted me and it is also true that I always found them very scary as well. There is no doubt that our beliefs and assumptions play a very important role in establishing all our relationships whether it is with us or the animals.

I always believed that having a pet is an affair of rich people. In poor countries where it is a challenge to feed our own kids, having a pet is a luxury, which is kind of true. That is why I mostly encountered stray or street dogs, which are usually uncivilized and sometime violent too.

Recently, I have been struggling with keeping my home clean, as I found the main culprit in my house is the hairs. It made me think that my hair fall is giving me so much challenge, then those who have cat and dogs at home, how do they keep their homes clean and maintained.

Cats and dogs seem like a good companion, but they need seriously good care and also you have to figure out whether these pets are really for you.

1. The first thing to take care is that dogs and cats shed a lot of hair.

2. Recently, I came to know about the ticks. And, when your dogs and cats go out, then they may come in contact with flies (and bring a disease called heartworm) and ticks and can bring bad bacteria or infection at home. So, it is very important to take care of their hygiene and also be specific to give them regular injections to keep them as well as yourself healthy and happy.

3. Another thing with pets is that they expect a lot of appreciation from their owners, so don't be amazed if an outdoor cat brings a mouse or small birds or other small creature at your doorstep and expects an appreciation tap at her back.

4. A few days ago, I was passing through a garden, and one lady was going with her small dog and another big dog attacked on the little dog. Not only the little dog and her owner, but I was also equally shocked. So, if you think of keeping a pet dog, so be prepared to protect your pets and also groom them so they behave properly in public.

5. Off lately, I saw the facebook post of one of my dog lover friend sharing that the sudden death of her dog and reason was a severe Cardiac arrest. So, when your dog dies, you sorrow its death as well.

Anyways, whether you have a pet or not, it is always good to know about their breed as this way you can know some of their traits. And also pets are a good topic to discuss or start a good conversation with strangers and know your community a little better.

So, the following are the most common and popular dog breeds, which everyone should know about:

1. German Shepherds or Alsatian
2. Doberman
3. Labrador
4. Pug: This one is a kind of celebrity dog and one of the oldest breed of dogs from China. I called this breed celebrity as Vodafone used this dog breed in its advertising campaign.
5. Bulldog
6. Pit Bull
7. Pomeranian: Poland and Germany origin
8. Spaniel
9. St.Bernard: Italian and Switzerland working and mountain rescue dog.
10. Siberian Husky
11. Golden Retriever

In my travels in various countries throughout the world, I have encountered many different breeds of dogs and are used for different purposes. Recently, we were at a farm in Switzerland and it was evening time and the farmer was busy moving his hens inside the farmhouse. We were asking the farmer whether we could get some fresh eggs. While the farmer was talking to us, we found that two dogs were busy herding and moving the hens inside the farmhouse. And, in Switzerland, usually, every farmer has a dog or better say a working dog to help them manage the cattle or livestock usually cows.

1. Herding dogs: These dogs are very intelligent are used for herding livestock and sheep.
2. Hunting dogs: Golden Retriever
3. Carriage dog: Dalmatian: very distinct black spots on their skin
4. Earth dog: Dachshund: Germany
5. Fighting dogs/Police dog: Pit Bull
6. Working dog/service dog/ Assistant dog 
7. Companion dog

Recently, I encountered a dog bakery and got to know that dogs like sweet treats. And, cats enjoy fruits like oranges.