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Purebred breeds are all bred for a purpose. Your dog is going to be your companion for the next 10-20 years of your life. It is important to choose a dog that is going to have traits that are compatible with your lifestyle. Some of the traits you might want to consider are Exercise Needs, Good w/kids, Obedience, Watchdog, Drives, Temperment, Grooming, Size, Intelligence, Intensity, Shedding, Sociability and Stability.
There are a couple of websites that are designed to help you in this choice. Keep in mind that the data presented at these sites are by no means definitive. Many dog experts disagree when it comes to assigning traits to breeds! Also, individual dogs vary--just like people! However, the data does give you a great idea on the types of breeds you should be looking at.
Some sites that we find helpful are Animal Planet, BestDog, SelectaPet, PuppyDogWeb and the American Kennel Club.
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