Before you get a dog, you must consider a few characteristics. If you are single and live alone, you must consider having as many of these traits as possible:

1. The Size

The size should be in consideration with your living space. If your apartment is small, you should probably go for smaller sized breeds like pugs, boxers, etc. A labrador or German Shephard would surely crowd up your small apartment.

2. Low Maintenance Cost

Single guys have really tight schedule almost every day. Working, meeting friends, going on dates takes up their lot of time. Sometimes they forget to brush their own hair. So how will they brush the dog’s fur? Some breeds need brushing every day, not because of aesthetic purpose, but also their overall health. Not brushing may cause them irritation and fur mats. So you must get low maintenance and low fur dog.

3. Minimum Shedding

Just like our hair-fall, dogs also shed fur almost every day. Furry dogs like golden retrievers shed a lot of furs every day and you must clean your place regularly. So, take a dog with minimum shedding, if you have a problem regarding cleaning.

4. Personality Match

Just like having a life partner, having a dog should also be treated. Your personality, your energy levels must match with the dog. Some dogs have needs of being outside every day and play and run. So, if you are a couch potato, you won’t enjoy being with that dog.

Here are some dog breeds you can consider bringing home:

– Boxers

The Boxer is a medium-sized, short-haired breed of dog, developed in Germany. The coat is smooth and tight-fitting; colors are fawn, brindled, or white, with or without white markings. Boxers need a good bit of exercise and outdoor activity, so they aren’t ideal if you stay indoors most of the time.

This breed is small in size but has many awesome characteristics like Fearlessness, Devoted, Intelligent, Energetic, Cheerful, Loyal, Playful, Confident, Friendly, Calm and Brave.

– Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever, or just Labrador, is a large breed of retriever-gun dog. Playful, loving and friendly, labs view strangers as friends they haven’t met yet. This dog breed is very obedient and easy to train. Labradors need exercise, so they are great for people who go for running, jogging, hiking, etc.

– French Bulldog

The French Bulldog is a breed of domestic dog. In the 1800s, they were the result of a cross between Toy Bulldogs imported from England and local ratters in Paris, France.

They are really Easygoing, Affectionate, Lively, Sociable, Keen, Patient, Alert, Playful, Bright, Athletic. But they can be a little challenging to train, but if you tap into their desire to play, good results can be achieved.

– Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is a large-sized gun dog. The name “retriever” refers to the breed’s ability to retrieve shot game undamaged due to their soft mouth. They are generally friendly with everyone, even strangers but are very alert and can sense danger, because of their protective nature.

Golden Retrievers are known as family dogs but as long as you give them plenty of attention and love, golden retrievers will be happy enough with you. They are Intelligent, Kind, Reliable, Trustworthy, Confident and Friendly. Goldens do have a long coat and they shed a lot. So if you have a vaccum cleaner handy, you won’t have any problem.

– Great Dane

The Great Dane is a German breed of domestic dog. Popular for its big size, these are loving, calm and thoughtful dogs, who need less exercise than you’d think.

This breed is Devoted, Reserved, Confident, Friendly, Loving and Gentle. They are generally polite, if not downright friendly, to most strangers they meet. They have less fur, and hence very low maintenance.

Let us know which one is your favorite.