There are certain things to look for when deciding on a dog breed.  Let’s examine what those things are.
Choosing a breed that compliments you and your personality is one factor.  If you are choosing a dog as a family pet, ensuring the dog gets along with children is another.  Selecting a breed based on the type of group it falls into is another consideration.
For example, are you looking for a small dog, such as a Pekingese, Poodle, or Terrier?  Or perhaps you’re looking for a Bulldog, Chow Chow, or Bichon …

There are a lot of pros and cons to adopting an older dog. While many of these will be dependent on the breed and age of the adult dog, there are some universal pros to adopting an adult dog.