If I was getting an adult dog, I'd go with Kfamr's theory, but for puppies, I'd stick with definite breeds. There are breeds that just don't fit my lifestyle and for my happiness and most importantly theirs, I wouldn't choose them. And it would be for very specific breed traits. Too high energy/high working intensity... High Grooming Maintenance... Big Droolers... Excessive guarding instinct... Cold Climate breeds... And for right now, I don't want a total couch potato dog either, maybe later when I'm old and grey. But right now, I want a dog that can do agility, fetch, hike. Basically a dog that enjoys playing. And there's nothing wrong with that. We're all choosy about picking a mate that we love and we're compatible with, why wouldn't we be picky about choosing a dog companion to share our lives with for the next 15 years.

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