We are thinking about getting a dog. We have actually been thinking about it for years but the time has never been right for whatever reason (house not suitable/tiny baby to look after/never at home).
Within the next 6 months or so seems to be a good time to get one. We've never owned a dog before ourselves but are not naive to the amount of work it will entail as both grew up with dogs as family pets. In the past I have liked the idea of getting a rescue but we have a one year old son and I don't feel confident bringing an older dog who's history we are not completely sure of into the family. I would much prefer a puppy that we can train up ourselves.
So our situation is this - we live in a medium sized house with a decent sized garden, we have one small child, DH works full time, I work part time (3 days a week) as a teacher so get holidays. Retired parents live close by with their dog and they are able to let dog out/feed dog on 3 days I am at work. We would like a dog to take on walks but not one that is too energetic that needs hours and hours of exercise a day. I'm thinking one- two hours walking on a weekday, longer at weekends. We need a small to medium sized breed due to house size, good with children and other dogs and possibly cats, I like breeds with longer hair that doesn't tend to fall out but can be swayed on that, and can cope being left alone a couple of hours at a time without getting distressed.
So any recommendations on which breed would suit us? Grateful for your advice!
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Which dog breed would suit my family?
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MayimBialik · 30/12/2013 12:29
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