They are all so cute, but that last one looks sweet as well. There is a quick temperament test you can do at a shelter that might help make your decision. Mutt recommended this for testing puppies, but look at the second to last section for evaluating older shelter dogs. http://www.volhard.com/pages/pat.phpI looked up shelter pets for St Louis last night (we were there with a friend). I think I’m finally narrowing down what I’m looking for.
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It's quick and easy, should not be done around other dogs, and will help you find a dog that will submit to you as the pack leader.
Based on my last 2 dogs, that I choose as puppies, this test will work. Both were very dominant and it would have shown up in the test. I will never get another dog with testing.
Oh, by the way, Scooter, our stray dog (that I didn't choose!


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