Hi All I am writing a book on how to choose a dog. it will be a general guide for the first time dog owner, but unlike any others out there.
I am writing this book in sequential order of things to consider when first finding a breed, then an individual dog.
So what I would like to know from you all is (in order of importance) how did you decide on your breed of choice?

Please List these first how you would decide, and second how you would reccomend a new owner to decide.

Sociability
Trainability
Activity Level
Grooming Requirements
Asthetic appeal
Size(in relation to lifestyle)

Thank you all so much. Also if you have another "category" you would like to add please include it in your list with a breif description of what you mean if it is not self explanatory. For your help you will recieve special mention in the acknowledgements section of the book, and if you would like a breeder mention.

Thanks alot
B. Woroikta

[crstev]

I selected and purchased a dog a few months ago. This entry from Alvin's blog might help you out.