Let’s Play a Game: 20 QUESTIONS What Breed of Dog is Right for You?

Thinking of adding another four-legged family member? PAWS before you pounce! Not all breeds fit every lifestyle, so ask yourself: 

1. Do I have time for dog’s training, exercise, and cuddles? 

2. Can I afford the vet bills, food, and the occasional chewed-up shoe? 

3. Does my current household members even want a sibling? (Dogs can be e picky!) 

4. Am I drawn to looks over lifestyle? (That Husky may be gorgeous, but can you handle the zoomies?) 

5. Do I know the breed’s exercise needs? (Bulldogs nap, Border Collies need a job.) 

6. Do I want a puppy, rescue, or senior? What is the average lifespan of the new addition?

7. What’s my home like? Apartment or backyard with a fence?️ 

8. Who will care for my dogs when I travel?️ 

9. Am I patient enough for possible sibling rivalry in my household? 

10. Does my family agree, or am I sneaking home a surprise?  

11. Do I want a couch potato or an exercise buddy? 

12. Can I handle a dog that sheds like a snowstorm? 

13. Am I okay with a barking burglar alarm? 

14. Do I have time for training, socialization, and mental enrichment? 

15. How much slobber can I tolerate? 

16. Do I want a breed that needs a job (or one that just wants belly rubs)? 

17. Can I afford grooming, food, and vet care? 

18. Do I travel often or work long hours? 

19. Am I choosing based on looks or lifestyle compatibility? 

20. Am I ready for a lifetime commitment? 

Pick a breed that matches your lifestyle, because it will be one of the longest friendships of your lifetime.