Pick a pup that mirrors your personality. If you are a quiet reserved kind of fella then pick that kind of pup. If you are a hyper guy who is always on the go then pick that kind of pup. I run field trial dogs so a lazy sit at your feet kind of dog won't fit in at my house. But on the flip side my dogs would drive 99% of people crazy with their endless evergy and digging and psychoness. So make sure you pick a pup that is going to mirror your personality. Trust me when I say you'll be happiest with a pup that looks at the world the same way you do.