Which Is the Right Breed For You?

You want a bigger dog because you live in a house with some amount of yard. A golden retriever is a great family dog fro beginners or expert dog owners. They can be great family dogs, but you shouldn't leave them at home for longer than 8 days. Golden Retrievers love outdoor exercise, be sure to allow them some sort of athletic activity at least once a day!

You want a large dog who are more protective dogs. You live in a house with some type of yard because your German Shepherd needs space to run and get some exercise.

You want a small dog that can be left alone for longer periods of time. A french bulldog can live in a smaller house or apartment with less of a yard and don't need as much exercise. A french bulldog is a great family dog as well!

You want a small dog that can live in a smaller space. The Chihuahua is an ideal city pet, but needs a little bit more training due to it's "big dog attitude".

You want a medium sized dog who is great with family, but also requires a lot of exercise due to its excitable and curious nature. Beagles are great for those who live in the suburbs and shouldn't be left alone for longer than 8 hours.

You want a medium sized dog that can be both a family and guard dog. A Springer Spaniel can be left at home for a little while, but tend to get excitable. They also have a tendency to bark more than normal, but overall are affectionate family dogs.

You want a large dog that doesn't need too much exercise. Bullmastiffs are big couch potatoes and can be either a guard dog or family dog depending on how you choose to train them.