Remember:
Budget for your new dog, including emergency costs
If you rent a home, check for breed and size restrictions
If you have other pets, take what your future dog was bred to do into consideration. Certain breeds may see your cat as food rather than a friend
Puppies must be let outside once every few hours
Age will effect your dog's energy level. Older dogs tend to be calmer.
Every dog is an individual. This quiz is based on breed standards.
A lot: an hour and a half or more of exercise, of this at least half an hour consists of vigorous exercise such as jogging
Minimal: Less than 20 minutes of exercise a day. i.e. a short walk or some playtime in the backyard
Some: 20 to 45 minutes of exercise
Moderate: 45 minutes to an hour and a half of exercise
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Very trainable; I would like to teach a lot of advanced tricks
Moderately trainable; I want my dog to respond to basic commands
Not very trainable; I don't mind a dog that wants to do his own thing
No preference; I understand that some dogs won't really listen and others need daily training for mental stimulation, and I'm willing to match those needs.
Very trainable to Moderately trainable; I am willing to adapt based on my dog's needs
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Very little
Moderate shedding; I can deal with moderate shedding or minimal shedding
I don't mind shedding; I am fine with any amount of shedding
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Brushing less than once a week and no trips to the groomer
Brushing several times a week with trips to the groomer as needed
All of the above; I am willing to properly care for a dog with any of the above needs
Almost daily brushing with trips to the groomers every 6 weeks
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I live in a house/apartment with no breed restrictions
I live in an apartment/area with breed specific legislation (BSL)
I live in an apartment with a 30 lb weight limit
I live in an apartment with a 30 lb weight limit and with BSL
I live in an apartment with a 60 lb weight limit
I live in an apartment with a 60 lb weight limit and with BSL
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Smaller; less than 30lbs
Medium; between 30 and 60 lbs
Large; between 60 and 90 lbs
Extra Large; over 90 lbs
Doesn't matter; I am happy with any sized dog
Small or Medium; between 1 and 60 lbs
Medium or Large; between 30 and 90 lbs
Large or Extra Large; over 60 lbs
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Quiet; minimal barking please
Some noise; he should bark only if there is a good reason
I'm fine with barking
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