Purchasing a dog?

go to petfinder.com They have a little question thing that you fill out according to what size, exersize and grooming you would prefer and it sets him up with his match that would fit his life style the best. And they it has listings to buy the pupppies right there! Good luck

it depends where he lives etc, if he has the space : get a german shepperd ! they rock ! but i would suggest for him to visit some dog owners and see how it is like. I spend alot of time for my dog : 2 hours a week i go training with her, every day at least 1 hour of walking and half an hour playing in the garden.

Every dog in the shelter can provide you with boundless love and companionship, and every dog certainly deserves a lifelong home. But some dogs are better for you and your lifestyle than others. That's why you should take the time to make a thoughtful choice. After all, you're choosing a pal likely to be with you 10 to 15 years—or even longer. Select the right dog, and you and your new companion will enjoy those years to the fullest. Choosing the right dog generally means identifying the type of animal who matches your lifestyle and wants. If you live alone in a small, third-floor apartment, for instance, adopting a large, active retriever-mix might not be the best choice. Conversely, if you have a family of four and are looking for a companion to match your active lifestyle, such an animal may be perfect. A dog's size, exercise requirements, friendliness, assertiveness, and compatibility with children should all figure into your decision. See this link: http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-dog-breeds

I have a Bichon Frise and she is a very loving dog, kinda onry too tho, but she does take a lot of work and brushing daily. My parents have Boston Terriors and they don't take too much work. The male is very loving and loves to cuddle with you, very relaxed dog. The female is still a playful pup after 6 years. They are trained very easily and don't take a lot of work because they have short hair. My brother and his wife have a mini dauchand and he is the sweetest little thing! Very playful. I love most dogs.

Has your friend considered adopting from a shelter? You can find dogs of all shapes and sizes there plus you help save a life! You can check petfinder.com to find adoptable pets in your area.

your friend really needs to research dogs. different dogs fit different lifestyles. it's when people get a dog that a friend has or they saw on tv that is just unacceptable. that’s when dogs get bad names. if you don't provide the dog with what it needs then your dog will act out. you tell people that you have a dog that does this or that wrong when the problem is that you are not giving the dog what it needs. like lots of exercise, lots of room, grooming, ect. it should take you at least 6 months to find the right dog for you. the shelter is the best place to do that.

sorry dont have much idea in this field

Instead of purchasing a dog, maybe your friend could visit a shelter or two and adopt a pooch? Apart from that, my only advice is about the size and temperament of the dog. Don't get a big dog if you don't have much space and/or if you don't have time and a good location to exercise the dog. And research online about the different breeds, to learn about their usual personality traits (although these can, obviously, vary much from dog to dog), care tips and health concerns. Even though I'm more of a cat person, I like terriers (irish, scottish, yorshire,..), they're fun little dogs with lots of personality. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Terriers