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| Airedale |
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| This is a great guard dog. This dog is O.K., unless strangers are around, or it is attacked. This pet likes to run and play. |
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| American Eskimo |
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| This is a good watchdog. This dog likes to roughhouse. This dog should get plenty of exercise. This dog is shy and nervous around strangers. This dog should have regular baths. |
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| Basset Hound |
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| This dog is best fit in a house with a fenced yard. You should not make this dog run for extended periods. This dog is not good with children, the elderly or the disabled. |
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| Beagle |
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| This dog is best fit in a house with a fenced yard. Keep in mind that this dog can be noisy. This dog is fine with children. This dog is not a good watchdog. This hunter needs to be exercised regularly. This dog is not for the elderly or disabled. |
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| Bearded Collie |
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| This dog requires a house with a fenced yard. This friendly dog is fine with children as long as they do not roughhouse. The elderly and the disabled are not good owners for this pet. |
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| Besinji |
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| An apartment is fine for this dog. This dog may be noisy. This dog is cautious around strangers. This dog is not good with children. This dog is not for the elderly or the disabled. Besinjis may have temper tantrums. |
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| Bloodhound |
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| This dog is a hunter. This dog has been used for police and rescue teams. This dog is not good with the elderly, disabled, or children. You would need a house with a huge back yard and a secure fence. |
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| Boston Terrier |
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| You can have an apartment with this dog. You should walk this dog at least once a day. Kids and the elderly and disabled are O.K. with this dog. |
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| Boxer |
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| The Boxer needs a fenced yard. The boxer is O.K. with children. The Boxer is a strong, powerful dog. This dog needs to be kept busy. This dog is not for the elderly. |
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| Brittany |
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| This dog is best fit in a house with a fenced yard. This active dog needs plenty of exercise. This dog can be a good hunter. This dog is fine with children, as long as there is no roughhousing. The elderly and disabled are fine, as long as they can train this dog. |
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| Bull Dog |
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| An apartment is fine for this dog. This dog does not need much exercise. This dog is good with children. The elderly and disabled may have trouble with this powerful dog. |
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| Bull Terrier |
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| You should have an apartment or a house for this dog. This dog is not for children, the elderly or disabled. This dog can be active sometimes. |
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| Cairn Terrier |
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| An apartment is fine for this dog. Keep in mind that this dog can be noisy. This dog is good with children. This dog is good for the elderly or disabled. You should train this dog from the beginning. |
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| Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
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| If you let it, this dog will take control of the house. This dog should have a house with a fenced yard. This is a good guard dog. This dog is not for the elderly or disabled. This dog can be destructive. You should train this dog from the beginning. |
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| Chihuahua |
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| An apartment will do for this dog. This dog may be noisy. This dog is not good with children. This dog is good with the elderly and disabled. |
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| Chinese Crested |
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| An apartment is fine for this toy dog. This dog should be walked each day. This dog is good with older children. This is an affectionate dog. |
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| Chow Chow |
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| A Chow Chow should live in a house with a well-fenced yard. This serious dog is not for children. This dog is not good with the elderly or disabled. There should be no other small animals in the house. |
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| Cocker Spaniel |
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| An apartment is fine for this dog. You should exercise this dog regularly. This dog is very good with children. These dogs are O.K. watchdogs. |
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| Collie |
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| This dog should live in a house with a fenced yard. Collies are athletic dogs. They always need a job to do to build energy. They are good with children that do not roughhouse around the dog. They are not for the elderly |
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| Curly-Coated Retriever |
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| This dog requires a house with a fenced yard. This active dog should be exercised regularly. This hunter is not for the elderly or disabled. |
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| Dachshund |
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| Dachshunds can live in an apartment. They may be noisy. They are good with children. They are O.K. with the elderly. |
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| Dalmatian |
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| These dogs need a house with a fenced yard. They are active and should be exercised regularly. Children that do not roughhouse are O.K. These dogs are too active for the elderly and disabled. Do not leave this dog alone for extended periods. |
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| Doberman Pinscher |
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| You need a house with a fenced yard with this dog. This is an athletic, high-energy dog. Do not leave this dog alone for extended periods. This dog is a good partner for joggers. Older children are fine. This dog is not for the elderly or the disabled. |
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| English Foxhound |
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| This dog is best fit in a house with a fenced yard. This dog should get exercised regularly. This dog is not for the elderly or disabled. This dog is O.K. with children as long as they do not roughhouse. |
| English Setter |
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| This dog is best fit in a house with a fenced yard. This dog is O.K. with kids that do not roughhouse. This active dog should get lots of exercise. English Setters are not for the elderly. |
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| English Toy Spaniel |
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| An apartment is fine for this dog. This dog should be walked once or twice a day. This dog is a lap dog. Older children are fine with this day. Elderly and disabled do well with this dog. |
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| Flat-Coated Retriever |
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| This dog requires a house with a fenced yard. This active hunter should be exercised regularly. This dog is not good with strangers, the elderly or the disabled. |
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| German Shepherd |
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| This dog needs a house with a fenced yard. This is an athletic dog and should be exercised regularly. This dog will try to take over your house. This dog is O.K. with children but not the elderly or disabled. |
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| German Shorthaired Pointer |
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| This dog is a watchdog. This dog should be exercised regularly. This dog is not for young children. This dog hates to be alone. Not enough company will make this dog destructive. |
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| German Wire-haired Pointer |
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| This dog needs a house with fenced yard. This dog can be a good hunting companion. This dog is not good with small children. This dog is not for the elderly and disabled. This dog is a good jogging partner. |
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| Golden Retriever |
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| This dog should live in a house with a fenced yard. This dog is good with children. This dog is friendly but can be pushy. This dog is active and not for the elderly and disabled. |
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| Gordon Setter |
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| This dog needs a house with a fenced yard. Older children are O.K. with this dog. This dog is a good jogging partner. Do not hurry training. Do not leave this dog alone for extended periods of time. This dog is not for elderly people. |
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| Great Dane |
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| Exercise this dog daily. This dog has a habit of leaning on people whom this dog likes, so this dog is not for young children. This dog is a watchdog, not a guard dog. |
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| Greyhound |
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| This dog is not for young children. This dog can live in an apartment. This is a very sensitive dog. This dog is not good with other small animals. |
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| Harrier |
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| The Harrier is a very active dog. This dog can be a good hunting companion. You should have a house with a fenced yard for this dog. Exercise this dog regularly. This dog is not the best choice for the elderly, the disabled or children. |
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| Irish Setter |
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| You should have a house with a fenced yard for this dog. This is an active dog that would make a good jogging partner. This dog is fine with kids, but not with the elderly or disabled. |
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| Irish Wolf Hound |
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| This dog would not be the best choice for a guard dog or watchdog. Small kids might be overcome, but this dog is good with big kids that roughhouse. This would not be a good choice for the elderly or disabled. |
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| Jack Russell Terrier |
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| This active dog would be best in a house with a fenced yard. This dog is O.K. with children. The elderly and disabled should find another breed. |
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| Japanese Chin |
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| This dog can live in an apartment. You should walk this dog about once a day. This playful dog is a lap dog. Children that do not roughhouse are O.K. This would be a good choice for elderly or disabled. |
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| Keeshand |
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| This dog can be an excellent watchdog. This dog gets along with almost all children. This dog needs a fair amount of exercise. |
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| Labrador Retriever |
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| This dog needs a house with a fenced yard. Start training this dog early. This dog is not for the elderly or disabled. |
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| Manchester Terrier |
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| This dog can live in an apartment. Manchesters should be walked several times a day. Older children are fine with this dog. This is a great choice for the elderly or disabled. |
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| Miniature Pinscher |
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| An apartment is fine for this dog. This dog may be noisy. This dog is not good with children. This active little dog is not for the elderly. |
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| Old English Sheep Dog |
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| This dog needs a house with a fenced yard. Older children are O.K. with this dog. This dog is not for the elderly or the disabled. |
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| Otter Hound |
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| This dog is best suited for country living. This dog is not good with small children. If you do not have this dog on a leash, it might run away. |
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| Pekingese |
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| An apartment is fine for this dog. This dog needs minimal exercise. This dog likes to be pampered. This dog is not good with children. The elderly and disabled are very good with this dog. |
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| Pit Bull |
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| This dog needs a house with a secure fence. This is an active, powerful dog. This dog is not good with children, the elderly or disabled. This dog should be the only animal in the house. |
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| Pointer |
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| This dog is best fit in a house with a fenced yard or a kennel. This dog should direct its energy toward a task such as hunting or jogging. This active dog has a bad temper. Exercise calms this dog down. Do not leave this dog alone or this dog will get noisy. This dog is not for the elderly or small kids. |
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| Pomeranian |
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| An apartment is fine for this dog. You should walk this dog once a day. Elderly and the disabled, as well as older children, are fine for this dog. |
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| Poodle |
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| An apartment is fine for this dog. This dog requires one or two walks a day. Older children, the elderly and disabled are O.K. with this dog. |
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| Pug |
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| This dog can live in an apartment. You should walk this dog once or twice a day. Children and elderly do fine with this sweet dog. |
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| Red-Bone Coon Hound |
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| This dog does well with people and other dogs. This hunter needs plenty of exercise and a good diet. |
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| Rottweiler |
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| Rottweilers are good guard dogs, as well as good watchdogs. Males may be aggressive to other males. These dogs should have regular baths. You should give this dog two small meals, not one big one. |
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| Samoyed |
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| A house with a fenced yard best fits this dog. But don`t leave this dog in the yard all day. You need to give this dog a task. The elderly, the disabled and small children do not do well with this dog. |
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| Scottish Terrier |
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| An apartment is adequate for this dog. Older children, the elderly and the disabled will make good owners. |
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| Shetland Sheepdog |
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| This dog is a good watchdog. Older children are fine, as long as there is no roughhousing. This dog likes outdoor exercise. |
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| St. Bernard |
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| These dogs are good watchdogs. Except on walks, this dog should be in a house with a fenced yard. This dog has a good personality. This dog sheds a lot. |
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| Welsh Terrier |
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| This dog fits well in an apartment. This curious yet sensitive dog needs lots of exercise. Older children, the elderly and the disabled can have this dog. |
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