Are you thinking about getting a dog? The breed of dog is actually vitally important as to whether or not your new pet will be a successful fit in your family. Some dog breeds are more energetic than others. Some breeds require daily grooming. Some breeds have a reputation for being more stubborn or being harder to train than others. Having a responsiblity or a job to do is important to dogs in other breeds. These are all important factors to consider when you think about your lifestyle. You have your house and yard size, time, and children to consider.
Animal Planet has come up with an awesome online
Dog Breed Selector. It is a step-by-step questionairre to lead up the the perfect breed for you. It also has some great runner-up choices in case you aren't thrilled with its first choice.
No matter how you go about researching and selecting your breed choice, remember that fifty percent of the dogs in shelters and rescues are actually pure bred, so please
adopt! Those dogs need you and they know it. You will not regret it.
