This questionnaire is aimed to help you as a potential pet parent decide if your lifestyle and home is better suited for a puppy (3 months-1 year), a Young Adult dog (2 years-5 years), or a Senior dog(6 years onwards). We believe that it is more essential to first figure the age group of a dog best suited for you and only then should look at matching breed characteristics with the home, city one lives in and resources required to have that particular breed. This will help with a more accurate match and a easy adjustment process for the furry companion and yourself.
So go ahead, take the quiz to know the ideal age group for you
Are you OK with your dog being destructive and very messy for almost a period of 2-3 months (destructive behavior could be chewed up furniture,socks, footwear, paper and also peeing all over the house)
Yes
No
How many hours would the dog be left completely alone at home at a stretch
More than 8 hours
6 to 8 hours
2 to 6 hours
Upto 2 hours
How many hours would the dog be left completely alone at home at a stretch
6 to 8 hours
2 to 6 hours
How many hours can You or/and a Family Member dedicate towards playing and/or exercising the dog every day?
Approximately 2 hours
Approximately 3 hours
Someone will be at home to constantly play/monitor the dog
How many hours can You or/and a Family Member dedicate towards playing and/or exercising the dog every day?
Approximately 2 hours
Approximately 3 hours
"A PLANT : For the amount of time and energy you and/or family member have for a dog is not sufficient. We highly recommend that you look at getting a dog when the circumstances have changed though presently a plant could do well with your nurturing"
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SENIOR DOG : For the amount of time/energy you and/or your family members have for a dog is most appropriate for senior dog age group. A senior dog gives loads of unconditional love while they hardly need exercise/playtime, they are calmer and usually just need lots of love. Having said that, it is important to also be aware that as they age some of them will need medical care/attention
Senior Dog - 6 years and above
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YOUNG ADULT AND SENIOR DOG : Both Young Adult and Senior dogs are well suited for you and your family's lifestyle, and time available.
Young Adult Dog -2 to 5 years old
Senior Dog - 6 years and above
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PUPPY, YOUNG ADULT AND SENIOR DOG : You and your family are ideal for all the three age groups. Your options are more, so next look at a breed that fits well with your home and city at various adoption centers listed here https://www.suzieproject.com/rehoming-centers-in-Bangalore
PUPPY - 3 months upto 2 years
YOUNG ADULT - 2 years to 5 years
SENIOR DOG - 6 years and above
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How much time are you willing to invest in potty training the dog?
Don't want to spend anytime on it
Willing to spend upto 2 weeks, if required
Willing to spend 1 month to 2 months
How much time are you willing to invest in potty training the dog?
Don't want to spend anytime on it
Willing to spend upto two weeks, if required
How much time and effort are you willing to invest in reward based training (training a dog is highly recommended for smooth co-habitation)
Willing to invest relatively the least amount of time
Willing to invest relatively moderate amount of time
Are you willing to spend time and effort trying to socialize your dog? (this helps the dog to settle in better in the new environment)
Its not a human that needs to be socialized
Willing to put in the minimal effort required
Willing to put in a moderate amount of effort
Willing to put in all my time and effort to help the dog
PLANT : Right now this plant looks like the most ideal match for the time you willing to leave it alone
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SENIOR DOG : For the amount of time/energy you and/or your family members have for a dog, the recommended age group is the senior dogs ( 6 years onwards). A senior dog is relatively calmer, has loads of unconditional love to give while they hardly need exercise/playtime. All they need is loads of love, care and responsibility from your end. You can find many senior dogs looking for a home here https://www.suzieproject.com/rehoming-centers-in-Bangalore
SENIOR DOG - 6 years and above
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YOUNG ADULT AND SENIOR DOG : The age groups most appropriate for you and your family, given the time and effort you are willing to put in, are both Young Adult as well as Senior Dogs. You can undertake research as to which breed is not applicable for your home and city. Equipped with this knowledge you can go to various dog adoption centers, here is a link to it https://www.suzieproject.com/rehoming-centers-in-Bangalore
YOUNG ADULT - 2 years to 5 years
SENIOR DOG - 6 years and above
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PUPPY, YOUNG ADULT AND SENIOR DOG : You and your family are ideal for all the three age groups. Your options are more, so next look at a breed that fits well with your home and city at various adoption centers listed here https://www.suzieproject.com/rehoming-centers-in-Bangalore
PUPPY - 3 months upto 2 years
YOUNG ADULT - 2 years to 5 years
SENIOR DOG - 6 years and above
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SENIOR DOG : For the amount of time/energy you and/or your family members have for a dog, the recommended age group is the senior dogs ( 6 years onwards). A senior dog is relatively calmer, has loads of unconditional love to give while they hardly need exercise/playtime. All they need is loads of love, care and responsibility from your end. You can find many senior dogs looking for a home here https://www.suzieproject.com/rehoming-centers-in-Bangalore
SENIOR DOG - 6 years and above
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SENIOR DOG : For the amount of time/energy you and/or your family members have for a dog is most appropriate for senior dog age group. A senior dog gives loads of unconditional love while they hardly need exercise/playtime, they are calmer and usually just need lots of love
SENIOR DOG - 6 years and above
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YOUNG ADULT AND SENIOR DOG : Both Young Adult and Senior dogs are well suited for you and your family's lifestyle, and time available.
YOUNG ADULT - 2 years to 5 years
SENIOR DOG - 6 years and above
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Wishing you the best in your journey with your furry companion. Please remember what the fox said in "The Little Prince", "People have forgotten this truth but you mustn't forget it. You become responsible forever for what you've tamed"
Again The best way to know a dog is to meet and interact with the potential dog at the shelter/foster home for a period of time and then see if its personality, quirks, energy level match to you and your family's lifestyle and home environment.
We wish you all the joy and happiness with your furry companion/s for years to come!! They are precious.. do treasure them!
