What dog breed should I get?

Every year thousands of dogs are returned to shelters because the breed didn't match the owner's lifestyle. This quiz scores 40 popular breeds against your answers — home size, schedule, activity level, experience — and shows your top 3 matches.

Where do you live?
What size dog do you prefer?
How active is your lifestyle?
How many hours a day would the dog be home alone?
Are there kids at home?
Do you have other pets?
How much coat maintenance can you handle?
Have you owned a dog before?
How do you feel about barking?