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Thirteen questions, four chapters, two minutes.

Nine questions are required: they carry an asterisk. The others refine the ranking, you can skip them.

Your home

Your home sets the first limit: the room, the noise, the walks.

  1. What kind of home do you live in? (required question)
    Why this question?

    Housing influences the score without excluding a breed on its own. Assess space, enrichment and daily activity together.

  2. Do you have private outdoor space? (required question)
    Why this question?

    A garden does not replace walks, play or interaction. Your available daily time and preferred activity remain the priority.

Your household

Who already lives here, and how much dog experience you have.

  1. Are there children at home? (required question)
    Why this question?

    Some breeds are naturally more patient and forgiving with young children.

  2. Do you have other pets? Select all that apply
    Why this question?

    Select every animal already living with you. This rules out breeds that get along poorly with cats in particular.

  3. How much experience do you have with dogs? (required question)
    Why this question?

    An independent or very energetic breed can overwhelm a first-time owner. Conversely, a seasoned handler will soon find an overly compliant dog limiting.

Your rhythm and your budget

The time and the money you can put in, honestly.

  1. What monthly budget do you have in mind? (required question)
    Why this question?

    Each breed's estimated cost is compared with this budget. Possible overruns are flagged; if no breed meets the limit, we show alternatives with their cost. Allow separately for unexpected expenses.

  2. How much time a day can you give your dog? (required question)
    Why this question?

    Counts walks, play, training and simply being around. An independent breed copes better with long stretches alone.

  3. How much physical activity do you want to share with your dog? (required question)
    Why this question?

    A Border Collie will be frustrated in a household of 30-minute walks; an English Bulldog will be gasping on a 20 km trail.

Your preferences

What you are really after, and what you would not live with.

  1. Which traits matter to you? Select all that apply
    Why this question?

    Pick the criteria that genuinely matter. Selecting too many dilutes the signal — stick to 2-3 priorities.

  2. Any absolute dealbreakers? Select all that apply
    Why this question?

    Noise, upkeep and shedding limits are checked separately and compromises are flagged. The allergy filter keeps breeds listed as reputedly better tolerated, without an individual guarantee: discuss adoption with an allergist.

  3. How much time will you put into coat care? (required question)
    Why this question?

    A Poodle or a Bichon left ungroomed turns into a mat of tangles. A short-coated breed needs no more than a weekly brush.

  4. How much closeness are you looking for? (required question)
    Why this question?

    Some breeds (Akita, Chow Chow, primitive sighthounds) are aloof and self-sufficient. Others (Cavalier, Golden) seek contact constantly.

    Independent, quietly present Inseparable, a velcro dog

    Drag to choose your level.

  5. What is the weather like where you live most of the year?
    Why this question?

    A Husky or a Newfoundland really suffers in summer; a Chihuahua or a sighthound shivers through winter. Optional question — skip it if your climate has no extremes.

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