Puppies can be purchased for working, protection, show, utility, companion or various reasons. Buying a particular dog yields a particular result. If you were to buy a Pitbull for instance you are looking at a dog that may guard or be territorial. A Poodle is a great companion dog. While a Border Collie loves to herd. Irish Setters make great show dog's. Labrador's make a good working dog in reference to the handicap. For all the reasons you buy a dog, it should be the outcome of what your dog turns into. It could be that all dog's fit into all of these categories because we never know. All dog's have been bred throughout time to suit the needs and wants of humans both genetically and through training.Buying a puppy for a reason is the first step. The second step is to carry through with that reason. The final step is to buy a puppy for a good reason.