What Dog Breed Is Right For Your Family? Quiz

1. Please choose the answer that best describes your home.

Apartment

Townhome with a yard

House with yard

House with large yard

2. Are there children in the home?

Yes, under age 6

Yes, between the ages of 7 - 12

Yes, over the age of 12

No, I live alone

No, but we often have children visitors

3. Are there other pets in the home?

Yes, dogs and cats

Dogs only

Cats only

No

4. How often do you have visitors in your home?

All the time but only adult visitors.

The kids and their friends are constantly running in and out of the house.

Only during the holidays and/or special occasions such as birthdays.

Never

5. Which of these activities sounds most like something you would enjoy?

A good game of fetch in the backyard

Dog agility competitions

Dog freestyle competitions (lots of neat tricks with a highly trainable dog)

Lying on the couch with my dog, watching a movie.

6. What sort of security would you prefer a dog to provide?

A great family dog but still a wonderful watchdog.

A guard dog I want a dog to give me a strong sense of security.

I don't need a dog for security purposes. That's what the security alarm is for.

I like the thought of having a dog who would protect us, but most of these dogs are too large.

7. Which of these settings sounds most appealing to you?

A condo overlooking the busy city

A home in a suburban neighborhood with great neighbors and a lot of children

Ranch home on a large farm

A retirement community with a private golf course

8. What type of hunting trip would you consider taking your dog along?

I don't hunt.

Big game hunting.

Duck and geese hunting has always interested me.

I would love to have a dog to take with me hunting which also enjoys playing with the kids or taking a walk with my wife.

9. Would your dog friend accompany you on outings?

Yes, I would take my dog everywhere with me, right on my lap.

There are not too many places that I go where dogs would be allowed.

Maybe on family vacations but not around town

I don't think so

10. What do you think a dog's outlook on strangers should be?

More people to pet me; I love people.

Strangers around my family. Let me make sure they're OK with them, then only they're OK with me!

They should stay away

They shouldn't come too close.