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Thinking about getting a new dog, but not sure what dog is right for you lifestyle? Take this quiz and get some ideas!

What Kind Of Dog Should You Get?

What type of home/living space do you have?

How big is your yard?

Where do you live?

What kind of lifestyle do you have?

What is your age group?

How would you spend a typical Friday night?

How energetic do you want your dog to be?

How many hours would your dog be alone each week?

How much exercise will you give your dog?

Indoor or just outdoor dog?

What size dog do you want?

Can your dog shed?

How often will you groom your dog?

Have you had a dog before?

How long do you want your dog's coat to be?

Do you have kids?

Do you have other pets?

Do you want a protector dog?

Pugs are playful and outgoing. They make good companion pets and they crave attention from their owner. Pugs are playful, but they don't need much exercise. A pug is good just spending the day on the couch with you. Pugs also do pretty well with kids and strangers. Pugs are also easy to train which makes them good for first time dog owners!

Australian Shepherds are very active dogs! They are high energy and need a lot of exercise to keep them happy. They're also highly intelligent and easy to train. They don't like being alone and like feeling like they're part of a family. They're also incredibly loyal and protective of their owner(s).

Australian Shepherd

The Swedish Vallhung is a very brave, energetic, and friendly dog. They are eager to please and love being trained and learning new things. They also love children and play well with them! They do bark a lot but can be trained not to.

Swedish Vallhund

Greyhounds are very close and loyal to those they trust. They’re sensitive, kind, and intelligent, but can be stubborn at times. They are also very good with children. They can sometimes be timid if not well socialized when they're a puppy. These dogs make great therapy dogs. They love to cuddle.

Greyhound

The Russell Terrier is a very active and alert dog. They love to hunt and play. Even though they are small, they're good working dogs. They need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. They're very loyal to their family and they are very intelligent so they're easy to train.

Russel Terrier

Golden Retrievers make great family dogs! They are playful, intelligent, obedient, great with kids, and nice to strangers. They don't make good guard dogs because they are too friendly to strangers to be protective. They're very active dogs and good hunting companions. They need lots of exerciseThey love to be around people and want to feel like part of the family.

Golden Retriever

The English bulldog has a sweet and gentle personality. They're very dependable. They are a good family and they like most kids. They prefer humans to other dogs. They make good watchdogs too.

English Bulldog

French Bulldogs make wonderful companions. They are small and compact. They are generally well behaved around new people and new pets. Frenchies love people! They crave attention. These dogs don't need a ton of exercise. They can play mostly indoors or relax on the couch with you. They make good pets for families, singles, and the elderly.

French Bulldog

Labs are loyal and loving. They are friendly to everyone they meet. They have lots of energy and will always be happy to greet you. They make good hiking and running companions. They're also great with kids. They're pretty smart so they are easy to train. They're wonderful dogs for first time dog owners.

Labrador Retriever

Poodles are very smart dogs! They are incredibly easy to train. They are outgoing and active and require exercise to be a good companion dog. They don't shed so they're good for owners that want a low maintenance dog.

Poodles

Dalmatians make great working dogs because they are very smart. They do well in advanced obedience training. Dalmatians are also very loyal and love to be with people. They make good travel companions too. They are good pets for first time dog owners!

Dalmatian

Bernese Mountain Dogs are great family companions! They are super sweet and easy-going! They do well with children because they are so loving and patient. They have a lot of energy but also love to relax with their loved ones. These dogs do well with other pets. They're basically like huge cuddly teddy bears!

Bernese Mountain Dogs

These little guys have tons of personality! They can be bit yappy but this can be controlled with training. They love attention and people! They don't love to share attention though so they are better for single people.

Dachshund

These little guys are tiny and basically a ball of sass. They typically are under 8 pounds. They can be shy or super outgoing. It all depends on how they are raised. They're incredibly loyal dogs and attention lovers. If you like to dress up your dog they don't mind! They are good for first time owners! They don't need much exercise.

Chihuahua

These pups are strong and brave. They are also very obedient which is why they make great service dogs. They often work with police and disabled people. These dogs are incredibly smart and focused so it is easy to train them. They also can make great family companions! They're very loyal and loving. They're pretty indifferent to strangers.

German Shepherd

Beagles are good with other pets and children. They're very happy dogs and love attention. They prefer to be around people so they shouldn't be left alone too much because they can turn destructive. They also tend bark but don't make good guard dogs. They're pretty active too and love to roam.

Beagle

Alaskan Klee Klai is a spitz type breed of dog. It resembles an Alaskan Husky but is smaller. These dogs are very intelligent and energetic. They are not hyper but very active. They're easy to train and make good watch dogs. They are wary of strangers. These dogs can also be very stubborn. They are sassy and have a sense of humor so expect them to play a trick or two on you.

Alaskan Klee Klai

These dogs are very energetic and have hunting roots. They love being outside just as much as they love curling up on the couch with you. These are great companion dogs that love attention. They do not like to be alone for long periods of time. These dogs are great for first time owners because of their energy level and trainability.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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