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Size of Dog

Check all that apply:

No preference Very small Small Medium Large Very large

Coat of Dog

Check all that apply:

No preference Short Curly/Wiry coat Medium length Feathered coat Fluffy coat Long

Look of Dog

Check all that apply:

No preference Mastiff, Bulldog Spitz, Nordic Terrier Scent Hound Toy, Miniature Setter, Retriever, Pointer Spaniel Herding Dog Sighthound Mountain Dog, Stock Guard Poodle, Bichon

Training

How much training do you plan to give your dog?

None Manners only Basic obedience Advanced obedience Check here if you have ever trained a dog to be well-behaved.

Exercise

How much time could you spend exercising your dog?

Whatever the dog needs Less than 20 minutes a day 20 to 30 minutes a day More than an hour a day

Grooming

How much time would you be willing to spend grooming your dog?

Whatever the dog needs Once a week for a few minutes A few times a week, 10 minutes each time Twice a week, 30 minutes each time

Professional Grooming

Would you be willing to provide professional grooming for your dog?

No Yes, once or twice a year Yes, every three months or more

Independence

Approximately how much time will your dog spend alone?

Less than 4 hours a day 4 to 8 hours a day More than 8 hours a day

Friendliness

This question refers to how the dog will react to strangers who come into his territory.

Very wary of strangers Reserved with strangers Friendly with strangers

To be happy and compatible together, you and your dog should have similar dominance levels. It is important that you assess yourself accurately and honestly in this regard and rank yourself on a scale of 1 (very easygoing) to 10 (very commanding).

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