Take This Quiz and We'll Help You Pick the Perfect Dog!

By: Amanda Monell

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Did you know that there are 78 million dogs owned by American citizens? Whether they come from a shelter or a breeder, there is one pooch that can wrap its little paws around your heart. They vary in size from the super tiny weighing under three pounds to the extra large weighing in at over 200 pounds! Just like people, they also have different personalities and it would be unfair to just group them all together, making a pup an ideal pet for almost every lifestyle.

Are you an active person who would love nothing more than a traveling companion who will stick by your side no matter what? Maybe a golden retriever will help put that spring in your step. Are you a couch potato who loves nothing more than a good nap with some furry company? Perhaps a greyhound can race its way to your heart. Are you a family with a lot of children? Then you probably would be best off with the gentle bullmastiff as your new companion.

Are you ready to make your fur baby dreams come true? If so, we recommend you take a quick gander at this quiz, so you don't end up buying a big bed for a little dog. Even though we're certain they'd appreciate it.

What is your marital status?

I'm married

I'm single
I'm engaged

I'm divorced

Do you plan on having, or do you have children?

I have a couple of kids.

I have a slew of kids.
I don't want to have kids.

I'm not ready to have kids.

If you were at a sporting event, what would you most likely be doing?

I'd be cheering on the team.

I'd be playing!
I'd be curled up in a comfy spot.

I'd be yelling at the refs.

Which one of these items would you not mind having in your home?

A deflated plushie

Slobbery tennis balls
Dog clothes

Eye wipes

How big is your home?

I live in an average sized home.

My house is huge.
I live in a tiny house.

My house is a small house.

How do you feel about dogs in clothes?

I think they're cute.

No, thank you!
I can understand using them if necessary.

I don't really have an opinion on that.

Where is the first place you would take your dog?

Home to meet the family.

The dog park.
The vet.

On a walk around the neighborhood.

Which of these words best describes you?

Misunderstood

Energetic
Lazy

Unique

How big is your back yard?

It's average sized.

It is huge.
I don't have a backyard.

It is small.

Do you tend to have guests over often?

I have guests over a couple times a month.

I have guests over once a week.
I usually go out to other people's houses.

I'll have guests over once in a while.

Is this your first dog?

No, but it has been a while since I had one.

No, I'm looking for another dog for my family.
Yes.

Yes, but I've had dogs around me my whole life.

What kind of weather do you have?

My climate is usually a little cooler at certain times of the year.

My climate is usually a little warmer at certain times of the year.
My climate is usually pretty warm.

My climate is pretty cool.

Will having hair around the house upset you?

I really didn't think too much on that subject.

Isn't that why you have a vacuum?
Yes.

Not really.

How often do you want to get your dog groomed?

Once a month.

Once every six months.
Once a year.

Once a quarter.

What kind of toys do you want to get your pup?

I'd buy tug toys.

I'd buy tennis balls.
I'd buy plushies for them to snuggle with.

I'd buy a mix of all the above.

What's the largest sized dog you'd want to have in your house?

I'd be okay with owning a giant breed dog.

I'd be okay with owning a large dog.
I'd be okay with owning a medium dog.

I'd be okay with owning a small dog.

What is the smallest sized dog you want to have in your house?

I'd be okay with a small dog.

Small dogs aren't an option for me.
I'd be okay with a teacup dog.

I'd be okay with a medium sized dog.

Does your dog need to be intelligent?

I'd like it to be intelligent.

It isn't a dealbreaker for me if my dog is unintelligent.
No.

Yes.

What is the one command that you want your dog to know?

They are all equally important.

Go get it!
Lay down.

Sit.

How many toys do you think your dog will have?

They'll have toys, but they will probably be either too big or too small for them.

They'll have many toys, but they'll have a select few that are favorites.
If they make it, my dog will have it.

They'll have only a few toys: I'm not looking for a particularly active dog.

Do you want a dog that barks a lot?

I don't mind if they bark a lot.

I don't mind if they bark if there is a good reason.
A little barking goes a long way.

I would rather they not bark.

Do you have any other animals in the house?

Do kids count?

Yes, I have a small menagerie.
No.

I have one or two other animals.

If you're out in a storm with your dog, how much effort do you want to put in drying them off?

Maybe about 15 minutes.

Over 30 minutes.
None: they'd probably cower inside my coat.

Between 15 and 20 minutes.

What kind of bed do you think your dog would like?

A memory foam bed.

A platform bed.
My bed.

A fleece bed.

What length coat do you want your dog to have?

I'd like my dog to have a very short coat.

I'd like my dog to have a long coat.
I'd like my dog to have a short coat.

I'd like my dog to have a medium length coat.

Which of these bad behaviors would you be okay with your dog possessing?

Barking.

Garbage picking.
Not making it outside to use the bathroom.

Begging.

How much reading have you done on the dog breed you want?

I have several books on my future pet.

I figure the dog will train me.
I bought a few books on the subject.

I bought a book on my future pet.

How easy to train do you want your dog to be?

My dog needs to pick up on my cues almost immediately.

It may be impossible to train my dog.
It should take only a short time for me to train my dog.

It may take a while for me to train my dog.

When you go on a trip, what do you plan on doing with your dog?

It depends on the kind of trip.

They're coming with me.
I'll put them in a cushy kennel.

I'll hire a petsitter.

How do you plan on celebrating your dog's birthday?

I'll treat them to a new toy or treat.

I'll take them to the dog park.
I'll treat them to a day at the doggie spa.

I'll be throwing a bash.

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