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Whetever you do don't adopt a singleton, that is, a puppy raised with no siblings, unless you are up for a challenge. Not being socialized with other dogs they will want to fight with every dog they see, as dogs don't know the difference between fight and play, this is how fighting dogs are raised. My Kuma, a black Lab who I had to put down last year had Singleton Syndrome, fearful of other dogs, grudgingly accepting grooming, and seldom giving affection, and could never have any dog friends. Why did I put up with him for 11 years, he was a helluva athlete and a talented dock diver who was never able to compete. For more information read Cat Warren's book "Solo" a German Shepard singleton that she trained to be a Cadaver Dog. Kuma, Kuma and his only animal friend Dover, the Yellow is Marz,, Lab number 7 and dog number 13. both are "English" labs.