Considerations

If dogs could choose their owners, would you make the cut? Perhaps you deliver a pretty intense belly scratch, enjoy a rigorous game of catch, or indulge in extended afternoon walks. That’s a good start, but any dog would tell you that loving, responsible human companions need more than a penchant for play.

Gender probably isn’t as big a deal as you think when you’re picking out a puppy, but male dogs do get bigger and weigh more than females of their breed.