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Honest articles about dog breeds, training, health, and what owning a dog actually costs. No sponsored content — only what works in practice. hondmatch.nl writes for people who want to make an informed decision, not just find the answer they already want.
What nobody tells you about a Border Collie
Lotte bought a Border Collie after a month of research on Instagram. Three months later she called a rehoming service. Her story is not unique — it's the story of thousands of people who chose the most beautiful breed without understanding what they were getting into.
Read more →How much does a dog really cost per month? An honest overview
The purchase price of €800 was the easy part. Dan only realised that in the fourth month, when he looked at his credit card statement and saw €520 in dog expenses. Without an emergency, without surgery — just a normal month. This is what nobody tells you in advance.
Read more →First dog: the 7 mistakes almost everyone makes
In the first six months after getting a dog, 30% of new owners say they would do things differently. Not because they got the wrong dog — but because there were things they didn't know. Here are the seven most common mistakes, so you can skip them.
Read more →Apartment + dog: which breeds really work?
Sofía lives on the third floor without a lift and has a 30 kg Greyhound. Her neighbours expected problems. They were wrong — the Greyhound lies on the couch all day and wants two short walks a day. Size is not the deciding factor. Energy is.
Read more →Energetic breed, busy life: can it work?
Mark works five days a week in an office, exercises three times a week and always wanted a Labrador. His colleague said: that'll never work. Mark has had a Labrador for four years and it works great — but only because he made the right choices in advance. The answer is: sometimes it can. And sometimes truly not. Here's the distinction.
Read more →The stories in these blogs are fictional and based on experiences of dog owners. The information is intended as general guidance.
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