Which Dog Is Right for Your Duo?

So, you're ready to fill your home with the pitter-patter of little paws? Read on to figure out which breed is the best match for your lifestyle.

If your home is often described as a "1 BR/1 BA charmer" and:

You're large-dog people living in a small floor-plan world. You love vintage-shop finds, film noir, and The Omnivore's Dilemma.  You're living in Brooklyn with your Brussels griffon.

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If your home is often described as a "1 BR/1 BA charmer" and: You're large-dog people living in a small floor-plan world. You love cable-knit sweaters, "Breakfast at Tiffany's", and candlelit dinner parties. 

You're living on the Upper East Side with your pug.

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If your home is often described as a "1 BR/1 BA charmer" and: 

Your pup is a four-legged baby...and you'll dress him in doggie shoes if you want to, thank you very much. You and your spouse wear matching Polo sweaters.  You're living in the San Francisco Mission District with your Yorkshire terrier.

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If your home is often described as a "1 BR/1 BA charmer" and:

Your pup is a four-legged baby...and you'll dress him in doggie shoes if you want to, thank you very much. You're both faithful attendees of the yoga studio down the street.  You're living in the West Village with your Malti-poo.

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If your home has a backyard and: 

Rachael Ray is your idol. You organize a weekly couples' triathlon/basketball match/tennis tournament.  You're living in Colorado Springs with your Labrador retriever.

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If your home has a backyard and:

Rachael Ray is your idol.  You organize a weekly couples' HBO/Cinemax/Showtime marathon.  You're living...wherever! As long as you have your PS3 and your French bulldog, you're set.

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If your home has a backyard and: 

Ray-Ban Wayfarers are so 2008. You drive a hybrid (only barbarians drive anything else!). 

You're living in Austin with your Puggle.

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If your home has a backyard and: 

Ray-Ban Wayfarers are so 2008. Lint brush? What's that?  You're living in Portland with your Labradoodle.