Quote Originally Posted by El Caballo Loco View Post
Don't go after a dog for a certain type of breed or any kind of status symbol. Don't be afraid of handling certain dogs like pits or rotts either.

Get a pooch that suits your personality. Don't get a husky because you like to go hiking once a month and don't get a bassett hound because you may sit down and veg on the couch for a few hours a month.
Agreed, know what you want out of a dog and find the dog that fits your lifestyle, not try to fit the dog to your lifestyle or try to fit your lifestyle to the dog. Otherwise both you and the dog will be unhappy.