Before you go out and select a puppy to bring home to be a new member of your family, it's important to assess what kind of Dog will be right for you. A Dog breed selector quiz will help you analyze what breeds will best fit the lifestyles of you and your family, and help you make the very important decision of which breed is the best possible choice.
If you have a family, of course, there may be some compromise involved, so be sure you all sit down together to discuss which traits are most important to each of you, and which traits you are willing to make some concessions about.
The first thing you should think about is the space you have available for your new puppy. Most larger breeds of Dogs and dogs with abundant energy will not be terribly happy if they find themselves cooped up in a cramped, small space unless you are willing and able to provide it with lots of outside exercise time. So consider the size of your home before moving on to other issues you need to consider.
You'll next want to consider the size of dog you prefer. There are Pocket (under 5 pounds), Tiny (5 to 12 pounds), Miniature (13 to 25 pounds), Small (26 to 39 pounds), Medium (40 to 59 pounds), Large (60 to 89 pounds), Very Large (90 to 105 pounds), and Enormous (105 pounds and above).
A dog's coat type is another consideration-do you like soft coat? Bristly? Perhaps you like a silky coat. Do you want a non-shedding dog or is this something that doesn't concern you? Maybe you like curly hair, maybe you prefer straight.
Do you like short, medium or long coats? Do you mind having your pup groomed often or do you prefer a lower maintenance variety of dog? There are many types of coats to choose from, so if this is important to you, it will help narrow down the breeds that are right for you.
Some other things you might give thought to are allergies of family members or friends who frequently visit, as well as the amount of slobbering the dog might do, Additionally, a breed's typical activity level such whether or not your dog will like to swim (perhaps you live by a lake and would like to take your dog along when you swim or boat) or it's hunting ability would be important if you will like to play with your dog a lot.
Another serious consideration will more than likely be the intelligence level, trainability, compatibility with other pets you may have (cats, other dogs, even birds or hamsters), and how well the dog will get along with children.
If you have a long day job, whether or not the pup will be social or independent and not need human companionship for the better part of the day will definitely be important! Lastly, if you are concerned about using your dog as a makeshift "security system", then you will want to consider if he is able to warn against intruders and attack them if necessary, or if the dog is of a more quiet nature and will rarely bark.
As you can see, there are a tremendous number of questions you must ask yourself before deciding on the breed of dog you will adopt. Be sure you quiz yourself thoroughly and answer the questions with honesty to ensure you choose the best possible dog for you!
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