Which Dog for Me?

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1. Dad says, "I want a big dog- no little foo-foo dogs for me. An active dog that will play ball. A jogging companion, too." Mom says, "No shedding! I hate dog hair! And I wouldn't mind a dog that's a bit protective...sometimes some strange people come to the door" What dog might they consider? A standard poodle A golden retriever A German shepherd An English foxhound

2. The next family agrees that they want a big dog. They aren't really an outdoor bunch- they don't need a dog who'll play ball or needs a ton of exercise every day. They don't mind a little shedding, but don't want the hassle of grooming a long-haired dog. They don't own any other pets and have a securely fenced yard. Which breed might suit them? A greyhound A Siberian husky A Labrador retriever A Newfoundland

3. The next family wants a versatile dog! Dad wants a hiking and camping buddy, Mom is interested in obedience trials, agility and flyball, and the kids want a ball-playing buddy and possibly a dog that they can show in 4-H. The dog absolutely must be friendly and safe with other animals and people- they don't want a breed that might have dominance problems. Which breed would NOT be one that they should consider? An English springer spaniel A flat-coated retriever A Belgian malinois A Viszla

4. Rancher Joe wants a dog to protect his sheep flocks. He needs a big, independent dog that will live with the flock and drive away coyotes and other marauders without human direction. This dog will not be a housepet, but a working animal. Which of the following breeds is typically a good livestock guardian dog in such situations? A German shepherd dog An Anatolian shepherd dog An Australian shepherd dog A Belgian shepherd dog

5. The next family wants a big hairy dog, and they don't care about shedding or drooling. However, they want a dog who is friendly with everyone, people and animals alike. Which breed might suit them? A chow chow An Alaskan malamute An akita A Newfoundland

6. Grandma wants a little dog that she can fuss over. The dog needs to be quiet and gentle. She would prefer a dog that needs some grooming- one she can brush and pamper- but that doesn't require professional grooming or trimming. Which breed might suit her? A shih tzu A Bichon Frise A Cavalier King Charles spaniel A Maltese

7. Maggie wants a terrier. She loves their rough and tumble, fun-loving, intelligent personalities. However, she knows that many terrier breeds need a lot of hand-stripping and careful grooming to look their best. She also knows that many are real scrappers when it comes to other dogs. She'd prefer a terrier that doesn't share these characteristics- a little stripping is OK, but not hours and hours! Which terrier might suit her? A border terrier An Irish terrier A Jack Russell terrier A soft-coated wheaten terrier

8. The Walthams want a medium-sized family dog. They are always on the go, so a dog that needs a lot of exercise is OK with them. They don't want any really big dogs- nothing over 40 pounds- or any dominant or potentially aggressive dogs, or any dogs that are hard to housebreak. They would prefer a dog that is easy to train. Which breed might work for them? A beagle A German shorthaired pointer A mastiff A Brittany

9. Kent is an independent sort of fellow. He wants a smallish dog that can travel in his car with him. He prefers a dog like himself- a bit of a loner, a one-person animal, and kind of foxy. He doesn't like high-maintenance-grooming dogs or delicate toy dogs. Which dog might work for him? A Shiba Inu A papillon An English cocker spaniel A puli

10. The college student says, "I live alone. I'm away from home most of the day, and I'm not sure how long I'll be living where I am now. I study a lot, I work 40 hours a week, and I'm usually with my boyfriend most weekends. I'd like a dog to cuddle and relieve some of the stress." Which dog fills her needs the best? A chihuahua A toy poodle A stuffed toy dog A shih tsu