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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jamiezue" data-source="post: 9412027" data-attributes="member: 115905">Picking the Right Dog for You                                 Reader's digest versionIf you’re in the market for a dog, some breeds may be a better fit  than others. And since taking home a new puppy that turns out to make  you sneeze (or the neighbors yell) can be a heartbreaker, it’s worth  doing a little research before you head to the pet store.  Here are a  few good choices based on different needs and preferences. If you aren’t home a lot: Boston terriers, bull  mastiffs, and chows are just a few of the breeds that don’t tend to get  anxious when Master’s away, according to <a href="http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/characteristic/ease-at-being-home-alone" target="_blank">dogtime.com</a>. If you live in an apartment: City dwellers would do  well to consider a dachshund, a French bulldog or an Italian greyhound,  all of which are “quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite  with the other residents— good qualities in an apartment dog,” says <a href="http://www.dogtime.com/dog-breeds/characteristic/apartment-appropriate" target="_blank">dogtime.com</a>. If you’re allergic: Look for a non-shedding dog, like a Havanese, a Portuguese water dog or a standard poodle, advises <a href="http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/allergy.htm" target="_blank">dogbreedinfo.com</a>. Though since allergies vary from person to person, “It is always wise to visit the dog before you commit.” If you already own a dog: Bermese mountain dogs, cockapoos, and Labradoodles make good second bananas, as most get along with other dogs well, claims <a href="http://www.dogtime.com/dog-breeds/characteristic/dog-friendly" target="_blank">dogtime.com</a>. If you’ve got children: The top three breeds when it comes to kids are the poodle, the golden retriever and the Labrador retriever, says <a href="http://www.petmed.com/" target="_blank">petmd.com</a>. The latter in particular is “playful, patient, loving, protective, and reliable.” Find more good picks at <a href="http://www.petmd.com/dog/top_tens/evr_dg_top_10_for_kids?page=2" target="_blank">petmd.com</a>. If you’re worried about intruders: <a href="http://www.petrix.com/" target="_blank">Petrix.com</a> lists Rottweilers, German shepherds and Scottish terriers as the top three watchdogs, and suggests <a href="http://www.petrix.com/dogsec/topbark.html" target="_blank">12 other good bets</a>  as well. “All these breeds are excitable and will bark vigorously at  the presence of an intruder or in most situations that they think are  out of the ordinary,” it states. Note to people with neighbors who tend  to complain: These are not the breeds for you. Sources: <a href="http://www.dogtime.com/" target="_blank">dogtime.com</a>, <a href="http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/" target="_blank">dogbreedinfo.com</a>, <a href="http://www.petmd.com/" target="_blank">petmd.com</a>, <a href="http://www.petrix.com/" target="_blank">petrix.com</a><a href="http://www.petrix.com/" target="_blank"><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /></a><a href="http://www.petrix.com/" target="_blank"></a></blockquote>

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