1. The Ongoing Debate…

7. Pros And Cons

8.  Independent  Can be left alone for periods of time  Can hunt and survive alone for a while  Low maintenance  Only requires food, water bowl, and litterbox  Doesn’t need to be walked  Quiet  Clean  Uses litterbox  Cleans itself, minimal baths required

9.  Standoffish  Can be so independent that they ignore you at times  Hard to train  Can’t learn tricks the same way dogs can  Cannot protect you from danger  Low energy  Don’t play too often  Some are very lazy and may sleep all day

10. Pros And Cons

11.  Very loving  Extremely loyal  Will dote you with affection  Constant companion  Easy to train  can do lots of tricks  Can protect from danger  High energy  Can be great fun to play with!  Can promote a healthy lifestyle for humans(eg. frequent walks/playtime)

12.  Dependent  Can have social anxiety when left alone  Needs humans, relies on them for everything  Dirty  Needs regular bathing  Some dogs shed a lot and need constant grooming  High maintenance  Require frequent walks  Require constant attention/interaction  Loud  May bark a lot