Inside or Outside?

Apart from considering the size of your home, you should also think about where to keep the dog. Different breeds have different needs.

There are dogs that love to be outdoors. And there are dogs that love to be indoors. Will this dog be mostly kept inside, or will this be an outside dog? Is my yard large enough for a larger dog to get exercise? Is my yard fenced, if I choose to keep my dog outside? Even if my yard is fenced, will my neighbors be compatible with this dog? Will my fence keep my dog out of their yard? Do any of my neighbors have children that would tease or harass my dog (a good reason for choosing to keep your dog inside)?

All these are questions that are important.