First, I wouldn't adopt a dog off of Petfinder. I would go to the local humane society animal shelter and adopt a dog there. There are usually many to choose from, and they will let you take the dog out for a walk, play time, etc., to make sure that it is the right fit for you. If you are willing to adopt a dog, and the only consideration is how trainable it is, I would adopt a dog from the humane society animal shelter before getting a pure bred from a breeder (unless I was looking for a specific breed). Maybe I'm a little biased, but our local Champaign County Humane Society is top-notch, and they always let you check out a dog thoroughly before adoption. |