Choosing Dog Breeds that are good travellers
Before choosing any dog to suit your lifestyle requirements you should read our Guide to Choosing a Pet Dog to get an overall view of the many areas you should consider before making your final decision to get the right pet dog for you.

A car carrier or crate ensures the safety of the dog, restricts the dog from straying about the car, which could lead to distraction for the driver or even impede his view. It as also essential that you do not allow your pet to travel with his head out of the car window, he could fall out, hurt his neck or damage his eyes in the wind and grit.
Try to plan any long journeys by allowing time for comfort stops, carry plenty of liquids and food for your dog and ensure your pet is put on a lead before allowing him out of the vehicle.

• How active are you, what are your energy levels? The activity levels of dog breeds will vary, many dogs require long walks and outside exercise (boredom and bad behaviour often result from lack of exercise}

• What size of dog would suit your lifestyle:- (dogs fall into three size groupings- small, medium and large),
  Is your accommodation and outside space sufficient for a large dog?
  Are you able to handle a larger dog on walks?
  Could you lift or carry a larger dog if necessary?
  Small dogs can also be full of energy and busy dogs at home can cause all sorts of problems

• How much time can you give to your pet dog. Apart from exercise, dogs could make other demands on your time.
  Easy to train dogs obviously require less time spent on training.
  Little or no grooming may be a factor.
  Do you require a dog that likes playing or a more docile “lapdog”?

• Noise levels…many dogs react to unfamiliar noises, some by barking or growling and others who may be more shy or reserved can become frightened. Extreme barking can obviously cause problems for you or your neighbours.

• Will you need to leave your dog alone for short periods? (Doctor or hospital visits even social visits to “dog free” zones). Some dogs can cope with this, others, unless trained, find it difficult and can get bored.

• Will the added cost of keeping a dog fit in with your lifestyle and circumstances?
  

Some suggestions for Dog Types that are well behaved when travelling

Dog Breed

Basset Hound Bassets adapt well to town or country life. Quite the charmer, the Basset loves children, good with other pets requires little groomingand makes a good watchdog, which makes it a deservingly popular pet. Beagle - Medium sized happy and lively dogs, alert with a tolerant nature, can show an independent streak and a desire to follow scents. A lovely dog with a gentle nature, affectionate and friendly, good with children, other dogs and strangers. Bloodhound Affectionate, affable, sensitive and sometimes reserved dogs. Good with children but can often knock them over.Generally good with strangers, other pets and unfamiliar dogs. Enjoys company making them ideal family dogs. Border Terrier Alert and playful, small physically but a big dog in personality, and well able to stand up for themselves. Attractive dogs that need little grooming. Great dog for families with active children, sweet natured, playful and easy to train. Brussels Griffon Clumber Spaniel English Setters Graceful, elegant dogs with plenty of energy. Friendly dog, excellent with children, has a soft mouth but can be lively and exhuberant. Fox Terrier Golden Retrievers This is another breed that has a lot of energy and will want to play for hours. Golden retrievers are intelligent, easy to train,loyal, and with a life span of 10-12 year will be a long time family member. Maltese - The Maltese is a tiny, docile breed that is extremely affectionate and loves to be pampered it is among the gentlest mannered of all little dogs, and its trust and responsiveness are appealing Easy to train, they love to play fetch and learn tricks. They do not shed but require regular brushing to keep their coats from matting. Like other non-shedding dogs, they are a good choice for allergy sufferers. A good pet in limited accommodation, the Maltese's exercise needs are minimal Bulldog Affectionate dogs that are also resolute and courageous. Devoted to their owners, good with children but need socialising to be tolerant of strangers and other dogs. calm, bold and courageous. Loyal to owners and intelligent making them responsive to commands and easily trainable.

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