Which Popular Dog Breed Is Most Practical for You?

Labrador Retrievers are cheerful dogs that enjoy activity. They are great family dogs, as they get along with people of all ages, and love to please their masters.

You'll want to remember to exercise them regularly, as they are prone to chewing given excess energy, but all-in-all, these are fun-loving, sweet-natured pets.

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A golden retriever is classically known as a family dog. It's of a decently large size, is great with kids, and is generally thought to be slightly less active than its Labrador counterpart, though it still requires regular exercise.

On the other hand, the Golden is long-haired, so shaving is a must in hot weather. But if you are looking for a kind, even-tempered animal that's great with children, you've come to the right place!

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Poodles come in many different sizes, depending on which breed you get, but their biggest plus for people with allergies is their hypoallergenic coat. This also makes mixes that come from poodles great for allergies.

In addition, poodles are known for being extremely intelligent animals, which means they are easily trainable, but it also provides them with a great deal of energy. Make sure to exercise them.

Their intelligence and exclusive breeding has made them more susceptible to both mental/emotional stresses as well as physical ailments.

Choosing the right mix of poodle, such as Yorkipoos, Labradoodles, etc. is imperative, if you decide to go that route, because the traits of the other breed interacts with the traits of poodles. Make sure to choose wisely!

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A dachshund is a great dog for you! You need a small dog that can exist happily in a relatively small space. Still, this dog needs its exercise, so make sure you take it on walks in a more open area.

Dachshunds are extremely loyal to their owners, and make great guard dogs for small apartments. On the downside, they aren't always great with strangers, so make sure that you take the proper time to socialize them when they're young.

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Apparently, the Siberian Husky is the dog for you! Let's start with the bad: huskies are extremely energetic, so they require outlets for their excitement. In addition, they may become quite loud when they're lonely. Their howling makes them poor apartment dogs, so they do much better in houses.

On the plus side, you will never find a more loyal pack member. Huskies do wonderfully in cold weather, and love to play, especially as puppies. They are also great working dogs, with a background as sled dogs which gives them an excellent work ethic.

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Ah, the Great Dane! Who is the most famous Great Dane? Scooby Doo! Unfortunately, most of these dogs are not actually crime-solving detectives. But they are quite loving.

The Great Dane is famous for its connection to its owner. They are extremely loyal, and their attachment is so great that they may become lonely if you are away for too long. This is often channeled into acting out (i.e. destruction of your possessions, loud noise, etc.).

Even more important to note is the Dane's fierce independence of mind and spirit. This amounts to a strong personality, but also makes the dog difficult to train, so make sure you start early!

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A Border Collie would be a great dog for you! You have an active lifestyle and prize intelligence in your dog. If you happen to live on a large piece of land, more the better, but all you really need a bit of space and an obstacle course to keep this dog happy.

The Collie is highly energetic--possibly more so than any other dog, though that is debatable--so you really do have to invest a large amount of your own time and energy into cooperative activities with this breed.

Since the Border Collie was bred as a herding dog, it is accustomed to work--so much so that it has become quite dependent on it. Few things make a Border Collie happier than executing some trick or course to perfection and getting rewarded.

(You may also wish to look up Neil DeGrasse Tyson's segment on Chaser the Border Collie--sometimes referred to as the smartest dog in the world.)

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You must have a truly good heart. Many people overlook the Pitbull due to its bad reputation from fighting rings, as well as other negative anecdotes, but this is often an unfair stereotype. Pitbulls can be tempermental at times, but this is largely due to bad breeding on the owners' parts.

The biggest thing that helps a Pitbull is starting socialization at a very early age. The less socialized any animal is, the more likely it is to lash out at others, and this seems to be especially true for Pitbulls.

The bad reputation of this breed has left it quite literally stranded--few people wish to adopt the breed, even if they are comfortable with it themselves, because they are concerned with strangers', friends', and family opinions and fears. But good for you, because at the heart of this breed, you'll find extreme loyalty, and a true softness of heart that is hard to match in any other dog. You've found a diamond in the 'ruff!'

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