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º Do you want your dog to become a member of the family, sharing your home and your life?

º Do you want it to act as a watchdog to warn you when strangers arrive, or to guard your property when you are away? Most dogs, regardless of their size, will sound an alarm when something strange occurs, or if somebody appears on your premises, and in most cases they provide enough warning and protection. If you want a dog of a breed that is an ideal guard dog, it will require proper training and handling. If you don’t have the expertise to do this properly, don’t get one.

º Do you want it to be successful in shows or other competition, and if so, why?

º List all your expectations, and then try to choose the type of dog that might fulfil them.