--- title: "Tips for choosing the best breed for you" id: "70455" type: "post" slug: "tips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you" published_at: "2019-09-23T17:14:58+00:00" modified_at: "2019-09-23T17:14:58+00:00" url: "https://wagsaboutyou.com/2019/09/23/tips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you/" markdown_url: "https://wagsaboutyou.com/2019/09/23/tips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you.md" excerpt: "Just like humans, dogs have personalities. Some dogs can be larger than life, while others are shy. Choose a dog whose personality compliments yours…" taxonomy_category: - "Petcare" --- September 23, 2019 # Tips for choosing the best breed for you September 23, 2019 · [Petcare](https://wagsaboutyou.com/category/petcare/) Share[https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F) [https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F&text=Tips%20for%20choosing%20the%20best%20breed%20for%20you](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F&text=Tips%20for%20choosing%20the%20best%20breed%20for%20you) [https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F&description=Tips%20for%20choosing%20the%20best%20breed%20for%20you](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F&description=Tips%20for%20choosing%20the%20best%20breed%20for%20you) [https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F) [https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Tips%20for%20choosing%20the%20best%20breed%20for%20you%20https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Tips%20for%20choosing%20the%20best%20breed%20for%20you%20https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F) [mailto:?subject=Tips%20for%20choosing%20the%20best%20breed%20for%20you&body=Just%20like%20humans%2C%20dogs%20have%20personalities.%20Some%20dogs%20can%20be%20larger%20than%20life%2C%20while%20others%20are%20shy.%20Choose%20a%20dog%20whose%20personality%20compliments%20yours%26hellip%3B%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F](mailto:?subject=Tips%20for%20choosing%20the%20best%20breed%20for%20you&body=Just%20like%20humans%2C%20dogs%20have%20personalities.%20Some%20dogs%20can%20be%20larger%20than%20life%2C%20while%20others%20are%20shy.%20Choose%20a%20dog%20whose%20personality%20compliments%20yours%26hellip%3B%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F23%2Ftips-for-choosing-the-best-breed-for-you%2F) [Stay Connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=wagsaboutyou.com) Just like humans, dogs have personalities. Some dogs can be larger than life, while others are shy. Choose a dog whose personality compliments yours is a recipe for success. Here are three personality types with breeds to match. The Adventure Seeker If you love to scale mountains and have an overall passion for the outdoors, the famous Labrador Retriever is exactly the dog you need to be your sidekick. These dogs are known to love outdoor excursions and lake days because they are excellent swimmers. They are not afraid to get messy, and there is very little that they fear. 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Frenchie pups are one of the most fun and loving dogs that enjoy every moment spent with their family. Frenchie pups understand younger children’s playtime needs but also respect the boundaries of your older children too. Frenchie pups are super affectionate and do not like to be left out of family time. The Socializer If you are the life of the party, then you will be well suited to an outgoing dog breed. The Pug has always been known for being extremely outgoing. These dogs attract a lot of attention and know-how to make strangers smile. They are also not afraid to communicate their needs. These dogs do not grow to be that big in size so they are not intimidating. Finding the right puppy for your home and your family doesn’t have to be a difficult decision. Understanding the common personality traits can help you narrow down your selection. Keep in mind that every dog is unique therefore there is no predicting individual behavior, likes or dislikes of a puppy. 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