I'd avoid Chow Chows, Shar Peis; Akitas, and Shiba Inu if you have young kids, or kids who would be prone to tease a
dog; if you are expecting your
dog to do repetitive obedience or be very obedient to commands; if you have
lots of strangers entering the home; if you can't prevent the
dog from escaping your
property; if your
dog is going to be expected to play
with other dogs off leash in public.