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My dog is almost 13 and I've had him since he was 7 weeks old. My main piece of advice would be to do your research and find a breed that fits your lifestyle, rather than just picking one you think is cute. Dog temperaments vary wildly and the amount of exercise they need to keep from getting bored and destructive is equally varied. If you live in a one-bedroom apartment don't get a husky. Also, keep in mind that the work you put in to a dog as a puppy is going to pay lifelong dividends, so you really do need to get into the habit of having some sort of daily schedule with training time and structured play. It will result in a much calmer, well mannered dog in later years which will save you an unbelievable amount of hassle.