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If you are a VERY active person then dalmatians are great dogs. We had one and he was the sweetest dog but think of the dalmatian as a toddler in a dogs body. They are very determined and if they want something will try every which way to acheive their goal. You can punish them and they won't ever do that particular thing again but will figure out another way to acheive their goal - like I said kind of like a human toddler. Again though the dalmatians are very sweet dogs but if you don't have a lot of time to spend with them then I wouldn't get one they need lots of exercise and attention.

I grew up with a german shepherd and hope to get another one some day. Definitely check into that breed.

My strongest recommendation for a dog though is a Rescue Dog. Try getting one from the pound or humane society. Or if you do decide on a particular breed you want then check with the pound or humane society to see if there is a local rescue group for that particular breed. And don't limit yourself to puppies sometimes the older dogs make the best canine friend you'll ever have!!!!!

Good luck,
Carolyn

p.s. Cats make great animal friends too - although we prefer to call our cats "furry humans"