It is true that dogs of a certain breed may share some behavioral characteristics (e.g., most
Labrador Retrievers enjoy swimming and are crazy about fetching a ball). There are
exceptions to every rule, but knowing behavioral (as well as physical) characteristics will
help you to decide on a dog that will likely be a good fit for you and your lifestyle. We’ll
cover that later in this report.
But looking beyond the breed characteristics and picking a dog based on his individual
personality is a very important—yet often overlooked—step in finding a dog that’s best
for you and your family.
Keep an open mind about what type of pooch to pick until after you’ve done your
homework. You and your soon-to-be best friend will be much happier with the results.
First step: Keep reading!
