What dog should you get?

temperaments: sweet-tempered, yet also rowdy and clownish, full of fire and determination.This muscular, forceful, vigorous dog does best with active families, for he has a high energy level that comes in spurts and bursts.

Saint Bernards are calm and quiet indoors -- youngsters are boisterous -- but all Saint Bernards need space.Saint Bernards are generally relaxed and accepting of everyone.

Sometimes playful and clownish. Sometimes calm and dignified. Always sturdy and stable, good-humored and amiable. Though peaceful with all the world, the Pug will sound off with his rather odd-sounding bark when visitors arrive. Then he will welcome them inside with snorts, snuffles, and grunts.

Curious, lively, charming, and brave, the Dachshund is similar to a terrier in his demands to be in on everything.This comical clown loves to play games and has a great sense of humor. He is a loyal little dog, very attached to his family, and he firmly believes that sleeping under the bedcovers

This athletic dog needs brisk walking every day and all-out running as often as possible.Though some Doberman Pinschers are big softies who love everyone, most are reserved with strangers and protective of their family. Early and extensive socialization is mandatory to avoid either shyness or sharpness.

Bulldogs are quiet and rather phlegmatic, spending much of the day snoring on the sofa. But they definitely need some exercise to stay fit, preferably walks in cool weather.Some English Bulldogs are friendly with strangers, while others are politely reserved.

The Whippet is sweet-natured and docile, yet playful and athletic. The same dog who will curl up under the blankets -- a perfect couch potato, sleeping for hours -- will tear enthusiastically around the yard, darting and zigzagging and turning on a dime without slowing down.