[Breeds] Single, living in an apartment, working, had Greyhound in mind.

Introduction1) Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?I had a dog while living with my parents, but this will be the first dog I care of on my own.2) Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a reputable breeder?I'd like to rescue.3) Describe your ideal dog.Lazy, affectionate, comfortable in an apartment and with me working shift work.4) What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?Greyhound - For their easy going temperament and lower exercise needs.5) What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?Possibly dance (so we can listen to music together), but nothing out of the ordinary.Care Commitments6) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?I don't leave the house much other than for work, so really most of my waking hours that I'm not at work. On a work day, probably 3-4, on an off day, most of the day.7) How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?I should be able to do a half hour to an hour a day at least8) How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?I would pay a professional to do it if necessary.Personal Preferences9) What size dog are you looking for?Size is not important, as long as they will be ok in an apartment.10) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?Shedding I'm not concerned about. Barking would be troublesome as I live in an apartment, but it doesn't bother me a lot personally. I'm not a big fan of slobber...11) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?Not at allDog Personality and Behavior12) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?snuggly for sure13) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?eager to please14) How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?calm in both scenarios. i dont mind some excitement upon meeting people as long as they arent jumping on them15) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?not really, but it would be as much just avoiding other dogs, that wouldn't be much of a problem.16) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?dogs that destroy things. there are lots of cables and gadgets in my apartment, i can't afford to come home to destruction...Lifestyle17) How often and how long will the dog be left alone?at most, 9 hours on a working day, which for me happens 3-5 times a week.18) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?i am the only one.19) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?no other pets20) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?never21) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?i rent but my building doesn't have limitations22) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?Toronto, Canada. I'm not aware of anything, but if it is banned it's likely not the right breed for me anyways.23) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?summer between 15 and 25, 30 on the really hot days. winter can get down to -10 on avaerage, -30 in extremes. All celcius.Additional Information and Questions24) Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.i'm looking for companionship, and an unavoidable reason to get out of the house a little more often. i want a breed that can be chill like i am most of the time, and give me a reason to go out for walks/actually enjoy going out for walks. i had a Greyhound in mind, but am open to other suggestions.25) Feel free to ask any questions below.N/A via /r/dogs http://ift.tt/2rn3Fxl