Build Your Dream Home and We'll Tell You Which Dog to Adopt

By: Jennifer Post
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Build Your Dream Home and We'll Tell You Which Dog to Adopt
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About This Quiz

There are so many ways to build your dream home. Not only is there the actual structure and layout of the house, but then you get to choose all of the flooring, walls, countertops, tiles, etc. It can be so much fun! It can also be stressful. Do you know what else can be stressful? Trying to decide which dog breed is right for you, and since you are looking to adopt and not shop, you really need to make sure you're bringing the right dog home. If you like sharp edges, clean lines and white textiles, a rambunctious dog who likes to jump on the furniture might not be the best idea.

Adopting a dog is a big decision. So is building a home. Both shouldn't be taken lightly and should be given an immense amount of thought. Both things can also be really expensive, so you want to do it right the first time to avoid extra and unnecessary costs. The upkeep of having a dog is what deters some people. With a house, once it's built, you have maintenance, taxes, insurance and a mortgage to pay. So why build a house any less than what you've been dreaming of? And why adopt a dog that you don't absolutely love? With this quiz, that worry will be a thing of the past. Build your dream home, and we'll tell you which dog to adopt!


How many floors do you want your house to be?
One
Two
Three
Three plus a basement

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Do you want more than one window per room?
No less than two windows per room
I think three is ideal.
The more windows the better
I would have walls of windows if I could.

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What kind of deck are you building?
I think just a front porch.
A front deck half the length of the house
Wrap around porch
One deck in the back and one in the front

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Will you landscape?
Not at first
Depending on what season it is
Yes! I want big trees in the front yard.
Flowers all around

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Are you going to put in a pool?
Probably an above ground
Maybe if I have kids I'll put one in later
I don't think so.
In-ground pool for sure, with really nice tile

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How many gardens will you have?
One on the front and one in the back
At least three for different varieties of plants
Three flower gardens and two vegetable/herb gardens
I prefer indoor plants.

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What flooring do you want in the living areas of your house?
Hardwood
Laminate, it's cheaper.
Tile throughout
Carpet

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How many bedrooms?
Two
Three
Four
Five

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Will each bedroom have a bathroom?
Nah, just a main bathroom upstairs and a half bath downstairs
I think two and half baths is good.
Ideally, yes!
Yes, plus one downstairs

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How important is storage?
I live minimally.
It's pretty important.
I need at least one walk-in closet in each room.
A pantry is a must, and a linen closet.

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What color is going on the walls?
All neutral tones
Shades of gray
I like bold colors, but only on one wall.
Cream/beige in all the rooms

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How many sinks will your kitchen have?
Just one normal sized sink
Two, an island sink is essential.
A normal sink, a utility sink, and a faucet over the stove to fill pots
One giant farm style sink

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Do you need a garage?
I probably don't need one.
In the winter I would want one.
At least a two-car garage
Two-car garage plus space for a workshop

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Will you have a designated play room?
It will be a multi-purpose room.
Not yet
It'll be a formal living room for now.
Totally! It'll be so cute.

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Will you grow grass from seed or sod?
From sod, I don't have time for seed.
I like growing things from seed.
I'll try seed, but have sod on backup.
Sod, 100%

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Will you let your kids design their own room?
Of course! That's half the fun of being a kid.
When they're old enough
I don't think so.
If they want to

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Where will you put a fireplace?
In the living room
In the dining room
In the living room and master bedroom
Living room, master bedroom and master bathroom

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What counter-top material are you installing?
Granite
Marble
Quartz
Concrete

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Will people be allowed to wear shoes in the house?
Yes, unless it's rainy and muddy out
Sure!
Absolutely not
Depends on the person

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Will you have central air?
Oh yes, that's non-negotiable.
I don't think I need it.
Yes, and each floor will be its own zone.
Not central air, but there will be in-wall units in the important rooms.

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How many outlets will you have in each room?
Two
Three minimum
As many as I can have
One on each wall

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Is a laundry room important to you?
Nah, not really
I think a laundry closet will work.
I want a full mudroom.
Super important, it needs storage and a folding table.

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What is one special thing you want in your house?
Heated floors in the bathroom
Bay windows
Solarium
Huge linen closet

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Do you want a grilling area?
Yes! Just some bricks is good.
I want a built-in grill.
Ideally I want an outdoor kitchen
Charcoal grill all the way

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Will you have a microwave?
Toaster ovens are better
I want one mounted above the oven.
Nah, they're dangerous.
A counter-top one so I can put it away when I'm not using it.

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Will you have ceiling fans?
In the bedrooms
In the kitchen and living room
I don't think so.
Only in the sunroom

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What kind of built-in lighting do you want?
All recessed lighting
Track lighting
Hardwired sconces
No built-in, just in case I want to switch things around.

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How will you prepare for future decorations like holiday lights?
I'll put outlets on the front porch.
I'll make sure I can hook up extension cords.
I will have extra storage that doesn't eat into everyday storage.
There will be separate closets in the house for holiday decorations.

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Will you have special spots for a pet?
No
They can use the house like everyone else.
There will be a little room for the pets with their food and water.
I'll create a little house for them outside.

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Cell phones reign supreme, but will you have a landline?
For emergencies, yes
No, who needs it?
In the kitchen, I think.
Maybe one line in a central part of the house

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