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pay a lot of attention to genetics. The breed determines a LOT about the dog's character and behavior.
a chiwowa is a nervous little bastard, it will bark at every little noise and it will bark at everyone who comes into your house. A good alarm dog, if that's what you want. I hate those yappy things.
A shitzou is a good lap dog. calm temperment, loves to lick you but you can discourage that if you don't like it.
Jack russel terrier is very energetic but not too yappy. Small bundle of energy, a good choice if you want a dog that will do tricks and play with you.
Tons of other breeds, just look them up.
also, definately get yourself a dog kennel. You'll want to lock the dog up in the kennel when you're not home or you'll come home to chewed up shoes, furniture, etc. Not to mention poo in the house. When the dog matures and is house broken take the door off the kennel and it becomes dog's home. Dogs actually like being confined in a kennel, it's a small safe place for a dog, they like places like that, resembles the kind of places they would make a den in the wild. Make sure the kennel is solidly built or the dog will make a racket when he bangs against it. (wire kennels suck, I have one. The solid plastic ones are much better.)
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