Is breed important in choosing a dog?

To be fair, there's breeds for a reason. If you have a farm and want a hearding dog, there are dogs that have been breed for that. Just as if you live in an apartment, or small house, you'd want a little dog who didn't need much space. There are dogs who were breed to be small. There are breeds for a reason. While I think it's noble to take a sickly dog, it's not something I would do. I don't have the money, or time, to properly care for a sick dog. Vet bills can pile up rather quickly. To me, breed is important. However, once I determine what breed I want, I try to pick a dog who likes me and has a good temperment. Also, breed can help determine your dog's attitude. Most dogs of a certain breed have certain personality traits. While, like people, some are oodballs and don't follow with those traits, most do.

If it is for bragging rights, then I don't think one should choose a dog based on breed. However, it the reason is because of the space constraint, kids at home, allergic to fur and such, then I think it is fine to choose based on the breed.

It depends on what the dog is being used for. If I was getting a dog for home protection then I would want a well trained German Shepherd. I wouldn't get a corgi to protect my property. If you just want a dog as a companion then I don't think breed matters at all. Training matters though. I see all kinds of breeds who act unruly because they lack training.

I dont think the breed is important as long as you love your dog and the dog loves you back then its all fine, but if you want to be a dog breeder then choosing a breed is important.