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Anonymous
Animal Planet did a countdown of the 10 best dogs, #1 was Labrador, and #2 was Golden Retriever, #3 i think was Border Collie but it mentioned that they were very energetic dogs. My best advice would be lab or golden, i had a lab/golden mix that was the best dog ever. There are a few important tests when choosing a dog, make sure you get one that pays attention to you and is interested in you, not just running around. Put the dog on its back, a submissive position, and put your hands around its neck lightly, it will not hurt the dog but one that is of the dominant temperment (harder to train, doesn't listen, possibly vicious) will struggle and yelp as if being hurt, one that has a good disposition will just lay there. If it's a puppy you can also try to pick it up and cradle it on its back, if it lets you do that it is trusting and will likely be a very good dog.
Breeds i would avoid, Akita, Pit bull (they are much more likely to be aggressive, and before they bite they do not use aggressive posturing, they just attack) dalmations (responsible for many more bites than you would think, plus they were in such demand after the movie 101 dalmatians that they were over bred and subject to health problems), Boxers are very friendly but die very early and have many many health problems. Hope this helps
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