Things You'll Need:
- Internet
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Step 1
First remember that the right breed of puppy for you may not be the right breed for everyone, so take suggestions and criticisms with a grain of salt.
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Step 2
The next thing is to honestly evaluate your lifestyle. Are you active or a couch potato? Matching a dog to your activity level can be one of the biggest issues.
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Step 3
If watching tv is your idea of a full evening you will want to avoid dogs like dalmatians, and terriors. These dogs have been bred to be constantly moving and working. On the other side of the spectrum are dogs like St. Bernards which often seem like getting out of bed is a days work.
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Step 4
Next consider the dogs maintainability. Are you freaked out by fur being shed, or drool. Again dogs cover the whole spectrum on both issues. Honestly evaluate what you can put up with; do you want to follow your Newfoundland around with a mop?
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Step 5
Next consider the dogs purpose. Is it to be a family dog? If so you will want a dog that is good with children and tolerant. Is the dog to be a guard dog for your home? Many breeds have been bred to fulfill this role, and there are even some that are good at it that weren't.
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Step 6
The last thing to consider is the size of the dog. To choose the right breed of puppy for you you have to consider how big the dog will eventually be. Each person has preferences to the right size for them, but keep in mind feeding costs and vet bills for larger dogs.
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Step 7
Once you have decided what traits you want in your dog, its time to turn to the internet and see what dogs meet these traits. There are hundreds of websites listing breeds of dogs and ranking their traits on everything from good with children to amount of shedding. From this you should be able to choose the right breed of puppy for you.
