Sit down and make a list of all the things that you would...

Sit down and make a list of all the things that you would like in a dog and, by all means, investigate the breed type. You don't want a border collie if you lead a sedentary lifestyle. Next, assess your lifestyle: Do you have small children? Are you able to devote time to play with and train an animal? What is the size of your home or yard?