Dog temperament is one of the primary characteristics to consider when looking for a pet. Sometimes, would-be owners tend to overlook this important aspect because they fall in love with the appearance of the dog right there and then. It should not be much of a problem for purebreds because their apparent characteristics are already known. With mixed breed dogs, it can be a little tricky. This is because at first look, it might be quite difficult to determine the heritage of the mixed breed dog. While some mixed breeds possess the prominent features of one parent, it's hard to tell if it would also show the characteristic of that parent.
There's a little bit of guesswork and a whole lot of spending time with the dog. The getting to know stage is rather tricky but there will be signs if the mixed breed dog has the tendency to become aggressive, moody, or overly shy. Clearly, if you have kids, temperament of the dog should be considered and be treated with utmost importance.
Mild-mannered dogs such as Collies, Labradors, and Golden Retrievers, among others, are favorite pets. It would appear that their offspring would possess the same temperament, however, not knowing the other half of the mix can lead to wrong conclusions. That's why dog training becomes important in situations like this. It would put an end to behavioral problems that some overly aggressive mixed breed dogs exhibit.
We have a handful of mongrels in our stead and back when they were just puppies, some showed extreme mood changes and they were difficult to handle. Dog obedience training was a real pain for us back then but with a little help, we were able to train them to obey. The overly aggressive dog we have (Borgy) has become such a sweetheart and the kids don't fear him anymore. Of course, it's an on-going process with the other dogs we take care.
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