Dog Breed That Suitable For You

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Decide on a breed that is suitable for your lifestyle or personality

Getting a pet dog is really a Zen process of self-discovery. You can't know the right dog for you until you know yourself. For example, a jock would prefer an active dog. A lazy slug would prefer a dog that doesn't require much exercise. A touchy-feely person would prefer a friendly dog. A tightly-wound person would probably prefer a dog that doesn't bark or shed too much. Think of picking a pup like choosing a mate; you have to find one that compliments your personality.

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Dog Breed Guidelines

Here are some very general guidelines. Of course, we won't list every dog breed on the planet, but they'll get you thinking in the right direction:

Intelligent dogs

Poodle
German Shepherd
Australian Sheepdog
Belgian Sheepdog

Dogs with little exercise

Dachshund
Brussels Griffon
French Bulldog
Manchester Terrier
toy breeds (such as a Chihuahua or Pekingese)

Good with kids

Pug
English Cocker Spaniel
Beagle
Basset Hound
Brittany Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog

Good city dogs

Pug
Basenji
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Lhasa Apso
Welsh Corgi
Scottish Terrier

Quiet dogs

Basenji
Borzoi
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Whippet

Friendly dogs

Brittany Spaniel
Bichon Frise
Old English Sheepdog
Bearded Collie
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever

There are dozens of breeds and dozens of traits to sort them by. You get the idea.

Again, these guidelines are EXTREMELY rough. Picking a dog based on these lists is like getting a phone number off a bathroom wall. There are no shortcuts. You can try going to a dog show or talking to a vet. In our opinion, though, the absolutely best way to research is to talk to friends who have dogs. Believe us; they'll give you more information than you care to know: Sometimes even more than what we know.

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