We've been thinking about getting a dog for a few months now but have been holding off because we're undecided on the right breed for us.
We have two ds's aged 7 and 4. We're an active family, like to be on the beach or go for a (really) long walk on a Sunday. We live close to the Brecon Beacons in Wales and DH does a full day hike about once a month and would love a canine companion for it :)
We both work but often do opposite shifts because of childcare so there's someone home all day for 4 days out of 7 with the maximum time a dog would be left as 4 hours or so on the other 3 days.
We want a dog that can keep up with a lot of exercise on occasions, but could also 'make do' with 30-40 minutes on work days. Something that's energetic but not mental, and ideally as happy to relax with us in front of the TV as they are to go on a 20 mile hike with dh. And obviously, good with kids.
I'd never even heard of this breed until a few days ago and I've gathered they're quite rare in the UK. But I've been doing research and this breed seems like a good Match for us.
Anyone got a Chessie? And would you recommend the breed?
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Chessie00 · 16/02/2015 00:21
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