Let's see I have one that barks for everything, and one that never barks. I'm really working hard at getting her to stop the barking, and we're getting there slowly, but surely.
If you get a pup, and free feed you might have a little more problems with the potty thing. You might want to feed when you get home at night, and leave water out all day. You'll have to train him/her to go on the pads when you're gone.
Mine love the cats who were here first. Hope I answered some of your questions, and good for you researching first.
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