One thing you should really consider when selecting what sort of dog to get is your own lifestyle choices. This is a step that many people fail to consider, then later come to regret ignoring. Lifestyle is something that should be considered very carefully.

One of the reasons why lifestyle needs to be factored in is because of time. You need to have time to take care of a dog. If you are rarely home and are at work or on the go all the time, then you really should either get a small dog that you can take with you or just skip the dog idea all together. Most dogs don't adjust well to being alone at home for 12+ hours a day. If you have roommates that live with you that would be different because then you could have them take care of the dog while you are gone.

Another aspect of your lifestyle you should look at is room. Larger dogs require larger areas. Big dogs need more space to play than smaller dogs. As such, small apartments are very poorly suited to large dogs. Since apartments also rarely have yards, there wouldn't be any space outside for them to play in either. Though it might be possible to keep a large dog happy with frequent walks, it really might be better to just select a dog more appropriate to the space you have available.

If you decide you aren't really set up for owning a dog, try volunteering at the local dog shelter. They always need volunteers that will walk dogs and take care of them inside the building. Later on in life, when you can properly take care of one, you can get a dog that will suit your lifestyle.

Dog ownership is a very serious responsibility. Dogs need to be taken care of just like people.

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