You should begin by choosing the breed that is right for you. Understanding the breed and its needs and behaviors could save both of you a lot of heartache. Of course, all puppies are precious in the beginning, but they do grow. You shouldn't buy a dog that will be large or need lots or exercise and room to roam if you live in a limited space with no yard. And you should not buy a small nervous dog with a house full of rambunctious children.
Dogs have personality and behavioral traits just as humans.
Compatibility is a must. Our breed of choice is the Labrador Retriever. The lab is one of the most popular breeds in America because of its temperament and versatility. Their trainability levels are so high that they are used in a wide range of fields - seeing eye, therapy, rescue dogs and, of course, hunting dogs specializing in water fowl, upland game, deer tracking and even pointing. There are two basic varieties of labs, show dogs and field dogs.