What kind of dog should i get?

Breed sorta does matter. It depends greatly on your lifestyle and activity level.

Unless you are looking to get a dog for a specific reason such as field trials, hunting, protection, etc., you should adopt a dog from the shelter. If you find one you might like, visit the dog three or four times before you adopt and get as much history on the dog as you can.

Always the shelter. And make sure it's the right dog, even if that means coming back a few times.

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Huskies are difficult dogs to own. They are gorgeous but they are a lot of work and take a lot of patience. Unless you have a very active lifestyle where you go for runs daily and are home often, don't get a husky. They have a ton of energy and if you don't figure out a way to get them to use up all of that energy, they can get destructive. This might not be the case for older, more mellow ones but if you start out with a puppy or a younger husky then this will probably be accurate.

Mixed Breeds are best. Huskys can be a handful. Many people get them with no idea what they are getting into. If they get tons of exercise they are wonderful pets. If you like huskys rescue a mixed breed husky from the shelter. Remember big dogs need big exercise

Do you have allergies of any kind? If you have allergies then the better choice would definitely be the poodle, because huskies shed more than cats. Also ask yourself how much exercise you're willing to do, because Huskies have lots and lots of energy. A beautiful dog that was bred and born to pull a sled for miles in the snow can be quite a handful especially if it's not given proper exercise!

Definitely do your research about many different dog breeds if you're planning on taking a look at dogs in a shelter, because you never know what you might find.

Regarding poodles they are great dogs, and many people refer to them as hypoallergenic, but no animal is completely hypoallergenic. However, the issue with poodles is that they are very high maintenance as far as all that hair is concerned, because they require regular professional grooming, and you may even have to consider eventually learning how to groom your poodle should you decide to get one. On a very good note in regard to hair poodles don't really shed compared to other dogs, so as far as shedding is concerned poodles and huskies are polar opposites.

Smaller poodles can have a reputation for being kinda yappy, but this is very much less so with regard to the standard poodle. If size is a concern there are several different varieties of poodle sizes that might fit your lifestyle.

Whatever you do make sure that you do your research, because owning a dog is a lifelong commitment. Dogs are man's best friend for a reason, and a dog is better able to read the moods, body language and facial expressions of a person than another human can. Dog's are amazing creatures! Try not to be in a hurry, do your research. Be open to getting a dog either from a reputable breeder or a shelter, and please feel free to ignore and dismiss overly opinionated people with political agendas who might try to push you in on way or another, because this is your choice and you have to live with it. It also helps to let an individual animal pick you to some degree, make sure there's chemistry and that ya'll are compatible.

I wish you all the best in your quest for a new best friend!

P.S. My personal favorite breeds are Shetland Sheepdogs and Rough Collies. I also really love Doberman Pinchers and Australian sheepdogs, but thanks to my sister and her dog I've become very fond of Poodles too. My boyfriend however, has a thing for Chihuahuas.

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