Pursuit of Dog II: Man meets his dog matches

In part two of our "Pursuit of Dog" series, Dago tries our matchmaking service and meets several prospective canine soul mates.

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Dagoberto Aceves is looking for a dog, and he's asked DogTime for help. He's already taken our Are you Ready? quiz, and discovered--happily--that he is. The next step is figuring out the right dog for him.

When Dago thinks of his dream dog, the image of Michael, the Lab/Rottie mix he grew up with, pops into mind. Michael was an easy dog--laid back yet always up for a rousing game of fetch. Alert enough to warn away strangers, but thrilled to see neighbors and friends. Lovable and smart, Michael was perfect in almost every way, says Dago.

So he wants a dog like Michael. What he doesn't want are registration papers or fancy bloodlines. "I'm not the kind of person who needs a purebred," he says. Nor is he swept up by good looks--falling for a cute fuzzy face is one of the primary mistakes prospective owners make in choosing a dog. "As long as the size and personality fit my lifestyle, I'll go with whatever I find," he says.

Single human in search of canine love

To find his four-legged companion, Dago has agreed to take our expert-approved Dog MatchUp. The tool matches prospective owners with compatible dog types--it's a kind of dating service for dogs and people.

Before taking the quiz, we ask him which dogs he thinks we'll pick for him. Dago considers his small apartment and lack of yard, and reels off Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas, and other 'pick up and go' dogs. He thinks small spaces mean small dogs.

We also ask him to describe himself. And while he doesn't need to write a personal ad to take the Dog MatchUp, he agrees to do it for us.

Single, 25-year-old male likes to work late and play the guitar. Mellow, friendly, and looking for dog who is same--and really smart. Took ballet lessons as a kid but have lost the exercise habit. Counting on dog, and the prospect of long walks by the San Francisco Bay, to get moving again.

Surprising apartment dogs

Dago hits upon a few surprises while taking the 3-minute quiz. He learns that smart dogs come with an extra responsibility: they need lots of mental stimulation like training or games and can  [Continued]

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