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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sounds like most of you did not do your research on the type of breed or size dog that would best suit your family. I know people are anti-breeder here, but it makes a huge difference to do research on breeds and find a reputable breeder who observes the puppies and determines the best match for your household. Temperament is very real thing. It can differ greatly across breeds and even within a litter.

House training our puppy was a million times easier than potty training two boys, and we lived in a third floor condo at the time. Crate training was easy and so was training in general. Her activity level was a perfect fit for us. So many people get dogs without really looking into what they are getting. Then they are mad when the dog is barky or has too much energy or isn't good with people. What's the point of rescuing a dog if you end up just resenting them?[/quote]

Breed does not fix everything. Some people are just not dog owners. They might like dogs generally, but owning a dog is a big undertaking, it's very inconvenient if you do it correctly, and it lasts for a long time.

I think sometimes people just shouldn't have gotten a dog. I think a lot of people have an image of a family with a dog but I actually think the time when you have kids is the worst time to have one. The happiest dog owners I know are: single no kids, DINKS, or older and kids out of house. They get the most out of their relationship with the dog and have the most bandwidth (and money) to devote to making sure their dog is happy and cared for.

Some families do fine with dogs but I actually think most don't.[/quote]

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