Looking for a pet dog

**Introduction** 1)Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs? * It will not and I have had about four dogs before 2)Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a [reputable breeder]( http://ownresponsibly.blogspot.com/2011/07/identifying-reputable-breeder.html)? * Rescuing 3)Describe your ideal dog. * Basically a chill and laid back dog that doesnt cost a lot in vet bills 4)What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why? * Basset Hound because they seem pretty cool 5)What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do? * Sit lay down spin fetch 6) Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport? * No **Care Commitments** 7) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day? * Maybe an hour or two 8) How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park? * About 30 minutes 9)How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly? * Once or twice a week I'm open to trimming cleaning and doing other grooming at home **Personal Preferences** 10)What size dog are you looking for? * Small or large 11) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle? * Not a lot of shedding or barking but I can handle slobber 12) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area? * Not very **Dog Personality and Behavior** 13) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space? * One that prefers more personal space 14) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please? * A dog that wants to do its own thing 15) How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors? * I'd prefer them to not bark unless it was a threat 16) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs? * No 17) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid? * Barking a lot or being aggressive towards its owners or people **Lifestyle** 18) How often and how long will the dog be left alone? * Not very often and for no longer than a few hours 19) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog? * Very similar and very involved 20) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they? * No 21) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly? * Yes 22) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease? * No 23) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds? * United States of America 24) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live? * Summer is around 100 and winter is around 50 **Additional Information and Questions** 25) Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant. * No additional information. 26) Feel free to ask any questions below.