What Dog Breed Is Right For Your Family?
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- 1.Pick the answer that best describes you or your family's level of activity.
- A.
Very Active
- B.
Moderately Active
- C.
Somewhat Active
- D.
Not Active At All
- E.
I'm not active but the children are very active
- F.
I live alone and there are no children in my home. I enjoy a nice walk but nothing to extreme
- 2.Please choose the answer that best describes your home.
- A.
Apartment
- B.
Town home with yard
- C.
House with yard
- D.
House with large yard
- E.
We live on a farm
- 3.Are there children in the home?
- A.
Yes under age 6
- B.
Yes between the ages of 7 - 12
- C.
Yes over the age of 12
- D.
No I live alone
- E.
No, but we often have children visitors
- 4.Pick the answer that best describes the size dog you prefer the most.
- A.
Yes, under 10 lbs but still needs to be a great family dog
- B.
Anything under 20 lbs that does well with all members of the family
- C.
Doesn't matter, any size is fine as long as suits me and my family
- D.
I like very large breeds that also make great family dogs
- E.
I need a guard dog who doesn't get too big in size
- F.
I live alone and would like to find a small dog under 10 lbs
- G.
I live alone and love big dogs
- 5.How watchful should a dog be?
- A.
I prefer quiet dogs even if someone comes to the door
- B.
It's nice to be notified when someone arrives but a bark or two is enough
- C.
Warning barking is great when there is a wagging tail behind it
- D.
I think a dog should protect the home and the family
- E.
Since I live alone it would be nice to have a watch dog but I prefer having a small dog
- 6.Are there other pets in the home?
- A.
Yes dogs and cats
- B.
Dogs only
- C.
Cats only
- D.
No
- 7.How often do you have visitors in your home?
- A.
All the time but only adult visitors
- B.
The kids and their friends are constantly running in and out of the house
- C.
Only during the holidays and/or special occasions such as birthdays
- D.
Very seldom
- E.
Never
- 8.What best describes you, or you and your family on a Saturday afternoon?
- A.
Out and about there's so much to do and so little time.
- B.
Around the house, either cleaning or fixing something.
- C.
Around the house but active playing a game or swimming in the pool.
- D.
Watching TV and relaxing.
- 9.Would you like a dog that is best suited for a child who is moderately active or very active?
- A.
I don't have children
- B.
My child is moderately active
- C.
I have a very active child who would love to have a dog to play with
- D.
My kid is usually at home watching TV or playing video games but would sure like to see him/her have a dog companion
- 10.Which of these activities sounds most like something you would enjoy?
- A.
A good game of fetch in the back yard
- B.
Dog agility competitions
- C.
Dog freestyle competitions (lots of neat tricks with a highly trainable dog)
- D.
Disc competitions or just Frisbee play
- E.
None of these
- F.
Lying on the couch with my dog watching a movie
- 11.What sort of security would you prefer a dog to provide?
- A.
A great family dog but still a wonderful watchdog
- B.
A guard dog I want a dog to give me a strong sense of security
- C.
I don't need a dog for security purposes that's what the security alarm is for
- D.
I like the thought of having a dog who would protect us but most of these dogs are too large
- 12.Which of these settings sounds most appealing to you?
- A.
A condo overlooking the busy city
- B.
A home in a suburban neighborhood with great neighbors and a lot of children
- C.
A ranch home on a large farm
- D.
A retirement community with a private golf course
- E.
A home in a rural area not too far from a big city
- 13.How do you feel about dogs used for therapy?
- A.
I think it's great but I'm not in need of a therapy dog
- B.
I'm not personally in need of a therapy dog however I like the idea of owning a therapy dog
- C.
I think it's wonderful and would love to find a therapy dog for my child
- D.
I think it's wonderful and would love to find a therapy dog for myself
- E.
I have no feelings on this subject
- 14.How much time do you have to put into grooming or do you mind the extra expense?
- A.
It's okay, however much time and expense is needed
- B.
I think a visit to the groomer 4 times a year is plenty
- C.
I think 2 visits a year to the groomer would be enough
- D.
I wouldn't use a groomer, a quick bath with the water hose outside works great
- 15.What type of hunting trip would you consider taking your dog along?
- A.
I don't hunt.
- B.
Big game hunting.
- C.
Duck and geese hunting has always interested me.
- D.
I'm an avid hunter and need a good hunting dog.
- E.
I don't necessarily want a hunting dog but it would be nice if we had a dog capable but the dog would be primarily a family dog.
- F.
I would love to have a dog to take with me hunting who also enjoys playing with the kids or taking a walk with the wife.
- 16.How do you feel about barking?
- A.
I don't mind barking at all
- B.
I don't usually mind barking but some dogs just don't stop and that drives me crazy
- C.
I don't mind as long as it's not constant
- D.
I don't like barking at all it would be nice to find a dog who only barks if someone is at the door or something like that
- E.
I don't like barking at all
- 17.Would your dog's friend accompany you on outings?
- A.
Yes, I would take my dog everywhere with me right on my lap.
- B.
There are not too many places that I go where dogs would be allowed.
- C.
Maybe on family vacations but not around town.
- 18.What do you think a dog's outlook on strangers should be?
- A.
More people to pet me; I love people.
- B.
Strangers around my family. Let me make sure they're OK with them, then only they're OK with me!
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