Adding a dog to your life takes careful consideration. From time commitments to your level of activity, there are many factors playing into the decision. Compounding the issue further is figuring out what kind of dog you should get. How many kinds are there? There are more than 150 purebreds, which does not include the newly emerged mixed breeds such as the Labradoodle or Cockapoo.

Graphic created by Recherche Kennels – Labs.