What Dog Breed Should You Actually Adopt?

By: Isadora Teich
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
What Dog Breed Should You Actually Adopt?
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About This Quiz

Dogs are truly man's best friend, but that doesn't mean that every breed is the same. All have their quirks, intelligence level, energy level, unique needs, and fun personalities. While some breeds are ideal for those who live active lifestyles and love competition, others are calm and gentle, but a lot harder to train. While some dogs are great for beginners who are just looking for a low-maintenance companion, others are difficult to train and need a seasoned hand for sure. Not every kind of dog is the right fit for every person and every lifestyle. Have you ever wondered which breed best suits you?     

Whether you are looking for a big dog for protection, or a sassy purse-sized companion to spice up your life, there is a lot more that goes into dog ownership than just aesthetics. While certain types of pets can often become trendy due to certain celebrities, films, or internet culture, a dog that looks cute in a meme might prove to be a real handful in real life! 

So, answer some questions about your preferences and lifestyle, and we will give you an idea of which furry friend will make an ideal companion for you! 

Are you afraid of large dogs?
Yes!
No
A little bit
I prefer them

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Which of these traits would you value most in a canine companion?
Cuteness
Activeness
An easy-going personality
Protectiveness

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How active is your lifestyle?
Not very
Super active
Somewhat
Fairly active

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Would you need your dog to get along with other pets?
No
It doesn't matter
It's very important
Probably

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What is your opinion of "purse dogs"?
They are the ideal dog
Not for me
Maybe
I prefer bigger dogs

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Are you going to want your dog to join you on hiking, camping, or other outdoor adventures?
No way
100%
Maybe
Occasionally

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How affectionate is your ideal dog?
A little bit affectionate
Somewhat affectionate
Pretty affectionate
Super affectionate

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What is your favorite part of having a dog?
Dressing them up
Being active with them
Snuggling with them
Training them

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Do you have the patience for a dog that is sassy or stubborn?
Definitely
Not really
Somewhat
Not at all

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Is it important to you that your dog is super smart?
Not really
Somewhat
Not at all
Definitely

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How often do you want to walk your dog?
Every other day
Multiple times a day
A few times a week
Daily

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Do you like saggy lipped and wrinkly dogs?
I don't like them
I don't have an opinion
They are my favorite
I like them

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Is it highly important to you that your dog can offer protection?
Not at all
Somewhat
A little bit
Definitely

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Would you be upset with your dog if they couldn't do any very impressive tricks?
The basics are fine
A little bit
Not really
Yes

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in your opinion, what is the ideal sized dog for your lifestyle?
Super small
Large
Medium
Large and beefy

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Which negative dog trait is the biggest turn off for you?
Territorial
Aggression
Laziness
Dominance

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Some breeds have bad reputations. Would that stop you from adopting a dog of that breed?
Yes
Probably not
Maybe
No way!

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Would you enjoy having a dog that you know others might be scared of?
Not at all
A little bit
Not really
Definitely

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How much experience do you have training dogs?
Not much
A fair bit
None at all
A lot

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Have you ever owned a dog before?
No
A few
No, but I've lived with them
Many

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Would you want to have a dog who might be stronger than you?
Not at all
Maybe
Probably not
Definitely

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While owning a dog is a lot of fun, you also have to be strict with them at times. How comfortable are you with that?
60%
80%
50%
100%

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How important is it to you that your dog is good with kids?
Not at all
Somewhat
Very
Not very

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Is it important to you that your dog have a laid-back personality?
Not at all
Somewhat
Very
Not really

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What color would you rather your dog be?
I have no preference
Yellow
Red
Black

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Black dogs and cats often go un-adopted because people think they are unlucky or a bad omen. How likely would you be to adopt a black dog?
I wouldn't
Very likely
Not that likely
I would prefer to

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If a breed is super popular, would that turn you off of it?
That doesn't matter to me
I prefer popular breeds
Yes
Maybe

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How do you feel about hunting dogs?
They are not for me
I like them
I prefer them
I like other dogs better

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If your dog was super high energy, how would that sit with you?
I could deal with it
I would love it!
I wouldn't like it at all
I would like it

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Which kind of dog would you prefer?
Small, cute, and sassy
Super active and fun loving
Low-key and loveable
Big and intimidating, but secretly sweet

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