We are a family of five with DC aged 11, 9 and 8 and have finally persuaded DH that we should get a dog.
However I hardly know where to start - I grew up with miniature dachshunds and Jack Russells in the country. I now live in a city but we have lots of space and a large enclosed garden. We have a rather long list - dachshund, Jack Russell, Parsons terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, cockapoo and I am leaning towards a Jackapoo. DH says he has allergies (I am not convinced!) hence the 'poo' cross. We are looking for a small/medium sized dog and as we live in Germany where the children finish school at 1pm each day we have lots of time for exercise and play. Someone is usually at home during the mornings although it might need to be left for max 2-3 hours once in a while. When we travel it would go and stay with friends.
I also have a question that might be overthinking - we are English speaking at home and the dog will be trained in English. Would it therefore be more sensible to bring a dog over from the UK who has been socialised in English or would I be fine finding a breeder in Germany and the language doesn't matter? Does anyone have experience of getting a dog in Germany?
Any thoughts and experience of the above breeds would be really helpful - no decisions made yet so I have a blank page in front of me!
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birgittestyle · 13/08/2018 14:21
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