Poodle (Detailed Introduction)

　　Many new dog owners probably have this question before raising a dog: Which dog breed is easiest to raise? There is nothing absolute in this world, so I cannot analyze for you which breed is the easiest to raise. You must understand dogs are living beings. If you just blindly want a breed that is low maintenance, can play by itself, and can even feed itself, then I suggest you think twice.
　　First, I recommend you read these two articles: Self-assessment for new dog owners before raising a dog (http://www.boqii.com/article/3020.html; http://www.boqii.com/article/3021.html) to determine if you are suitable to raise a dog.
　　If your self-test shows you can meet many requirements, then I will introduce some common dog breeds and their characteristics. If you encounter problems during raising and cannot consult a professional vet, then owners around you who raise these breeds can give you some advice.
　　1. Poodle: A mainstream breed raised in first-tier cities. Generally healthy, rarely sick, obedient at home. Being highly intelligent, poodles learn many commands, though they learn more slowly than lively breeds, but once learned they rarely forget. They tend to be timid.
　　2. Pomeranian: Also a small breed, very smart, but they shed a lot during shedding season, so owners should be mentally prepared.
　　3. Schnauzer: Schnauzers belong to the "come when called but may not leave immediately" type. They like to play with their owners but won’t cling all the time. When they’ve had enough or sense the owner isn’t interested, they obediently leave. They don’t shed heavily, so owners need not worry about dog hair flying everywhere.
　　4. Golden Retriever: Golden Retrievers like busy activities and constantly fetching things like slippers, shoes, balls, and stuffed toys. They have excellent obedience and are easy to train. If considering a large breed, Golden Retriever is a good choice.
　　5. Labrador: The top choice for guide dogs, Labradors also have good obedience but are livelier compared to Golden Retrievers (Detailed Introduction). Their short hair sheds comparably during shedding season.
　　The above are some commonly raised breeds. Since so many people raise them, there must be reasonable causes. New owners should do their homework before raising a dog. Purebred dogs may have hereditary diseases, so prepare well in advance to face unexpected situations during dog raising.