I just started looking for my first dog. I'm thinking, what do I have to pay special attention to when buying a puppy? what are the most common "problems" with puppies in the beginning, what is your experience and what issues and questions did you have when buying your first dog (buying and...

Hey everyone, I'm new here, and way excited to be around other dog lovers like myself. I'm currently poochless... My basset hound Otis passed away a couple months ago. I'm currently looking for a dog to buy for my son who is about to turn one years old. Any ideas on what dog to buy?