Every dog breed is beautiful and quirky in their own way, but sometimes the personality and habits of the owner match up perfectly. Take this dog breed quiz and find out which breeds suit your lifestyle best.
Try chaning some of your answers. Some larger breeds need to be walked longer than smaller dogs, or require more space. Other dogs might require more grooming or don't get along with other animals as well.
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- Large to Giant (27Kg +)
- Medium (11kg - 27kg)
- Small (under 11kg)
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- Long
- Medium
- Short or hairless
- Curly, wired or coarse
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- I don’t mind shedding.
- A moderate amount shedding is okay but not a lot.
- I prefer a dog that doesn’t shed much.
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- I prefer a dog that doesn't need much brushing and grooming at all.
- I love fluffy dogs and won't mind brushing and grooming my dog several times a week.
- Not much time. Once a week is enough brushing/grooming.
- I don't mind - whatever the dog needs.
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Question 5/14
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- I will train my dog every day for as long as I can.
- I will take my dog to dog training once a week.
- I will take my dog to puppy school but not much more.
- I don't really care about training my dog.
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- I want a dog to watch and guard so accept the barking that might come with it.
- Barking doesn't bother me too much so it's not an issue.
- I prefer a dog that won't bark too much, please.
- I can't tolerate barking or any noise
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- I prefer an independent dog that won't want much attention from me.
- I want a dog with an independent spirit that loves human affection.
- I would like to be the centre of my dog's universe.
- I prefer a dependent dog but I am not really into cuddles and affection.
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- $10
- $25
- $35
- More than $35
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- Companionship at home
- A friend for the kids
- To guard my house and family
- An active mate to join me in my outdoor activities
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- At least 60 minutes per day
- Around 40 minutes per day
- Around 20 minutes per day
- I'm unable to take my dog out for exercise or play every single day
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- We have a very active social life and are rarely at home. We would like our dog to come with us almost everywhere.
- We are fairly active and will involve our dog where possible, but it can't come everywhere.
- We often stay home but enjoy going out once in a while. Our dog will stay at home though.
- We like to stay at home and rarely go out.
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Question 12/14
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- Large property with lots of space and a large outdoor area for the dog
- Free-standing house with a garden and some distance to our neighbours.
- House/apartment with some outdoor space (garden, terrace, large balcony) in a densely populated area.
- Apartment without any outside area and with neighbours close by.
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- Our dog will live inside and/or outside, but sleep outside.
- Our dog will live mainly outside but sleep inside.
- Our dog will live and sleep inside on its own bed.
- Realistically? Our dog will live inside and will sleep in our bed.
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- I am out and about a lot. My dog should be happy to spend the day by itself.
- My dog will need to be happy to be by itself for 4-5 hours. I may be out for long periods but will engage external carers (doggy daycare/ sitter, dog walker).
- There will be someone at home most of the time.
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