It is very important for dog owners to know the kind of maintenance for their dogs so that they can know in advance the costs and how to manage their dog as required. Its not always practical to have a large dog but it is more important to first learn and understand the maintenance that a dog needs before choosing to have one. Dog owners should know when to call a veterinary and when to check the dog health issues. Below is a list of top 7 dog breeds that need high maintenance. 1. Border Collie Border collie is also known to many as canine Einstein and it is known to have obsessive desire to work. It is one of the most intelligent dog breeds that t akes note and cares for anything that comes its way including kids, cats or personal belongings. Border Collie is also known to love sports and it's outstanding energy and intelligence makes it active and unique as it can play and engage in many activities ranging from chasing the shadows to twirling in circles. This dog is also known to need very high and special care. 2. Australian Shepherd Another dog breed that is well known to need special care and attention is the Australian Shepherd which is also kn own to be very energetic like Border Collie. The Australian shepherd is very active and never seems to at one point run out of energy. Whether you need a dog that will get you the newspaper, pick up anything from the floor or even get the door this is the shepherd that will do all that. Like the Border Collie, the Australian Shepherd needs high maintenance. 3. Labrador Retriever This is another dog breed that is well known to be very active and hard working dog. It is said that it is the Labrador that insp ired the famous saying "A tired dog is a good dog." Apart from the dog's need for attention and high maintenance, it also needs to be kept engaged in activities and should not get bored. If the Labrador gets too bored it may become destructive idling aroun d with anything that it finds. It is advisable to take the Lab out especially when in some exercise like when jogging around. It also needs special attention and that the vet doctor not to stay away. 4. The Jack Russell Another dog that is energetic and loves to engage in many activities is the Jack Russell which loves to run around, jump, barks and engage in playful activities. A rejuvenated dog is what defines it better. It however needs a full time attention of someone to keep him busy to avoid it from using it's energy in destructive ways. Like the Labrador Retriever it also makes a good jogging partner. It also needs the attention of the Vet doctor every now and then to keep it healthy and always active as it should be.
