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Whether you lead a busy lifestyle or enjoy quiet times, whether you are in the city or the country, whether you work during the day or spend time at home, there is a dog or a cat to suit your lifestyle.

Select-a-Pet takes the hard work out of choosing the dog or cat that is right for your lifestyle. Simply click on the buttons below, answer the questions and Select-a-Pet will suggest some of the breeds that could be right for you.

Of course, there is nothing like meeting a four legged friend before you make the final choice, so take some time to visit cat or dog shows in your area.

Who am I?

All puppies are cute but some kinds of puppies might suit you and your family better than others.

See if you can guess the breed of puppy at the link above




What sort of residence do you have?
FlatUnit/TownhouseHouseHouse with Acreage
 
What type of area do you live in?
Inner SuburbsSuburbanSemi-RuralRural
 
What size is your yard?
None Small Medium Large Yard
 
Are you able to keep a dog secure on your own property?
Yes No Mostly
 
How much daily exercise would you give your dog?
None 15 Minutes30 Minutes 1 Hour +
 
Calculate the number of hours your dog would be without human or animal company each week.
Not at all 10-20 Hours 20-40 Hours More than 40 Hrs
 
Do old or invalid people stay with you?
No Sometimes Often Permanently
 
What age group will the owner of the dog be?
10-19 years 20-39 years 40-59 years More than 60 years
 
Age of the youngest child or regular visiting child, if any?
No children Under 5 years 6-11 years Over 12 years
 
How active are you?
Infirm Not Very Quite Very
 
How energetic should your dog be?
Quiet Moderately Active Lively Very Energetic
 
What size dog would you prefer?
Toy/Small e.g.Pekingese Medium e.g. Cocker Spaniel Large e.g. German Shepherd Giant e.g. St.Bernard
 
How much are you prepared to spend weekly on feeding your dog?
Up to $10 Up to $25 Up to $35 More than $35
 
Length of coat preferred?
Smooth Coat e.g. Basset Hound Short Coat e.g. German Shepherd Medium Coat e.g.Cocker Spaniel (English) Long Coat e.g. Maltese
 
How much grooming would your dog receive each week?
None 1 Hour 2.5 Hours 4+ Hours
 
Do you want a dog which will protect your property?
No Warning Bark only Defend Property
 
Do you currently own a dog?
Yes No
 
   

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