Still haven't decided what breed we should go for. From my thread further down I think I've gathered that I should carefully consider breed first and then visit rescue dogs of that breed. But what breed? I've done lots of research and come up with 3 possibilities but can't be sure. Here are our circumstances and what we can and can't offer a dog.
- We live in a terraced house in the city. We need a dog who could fit reasonably into our house and who won't be overly yappy due to us being terraced and having a poorly neighbour who is also disabled.
- We only have a small yard so not good for zoomies, however we do live by some large woods and parks and a dog would travel across town walking with me to my parents a few times a week.
- We have two children age 9 and 5. Very gentle and respectful with dogs, although never left alone with a dog anyway. We need a family friendly breed. My kids are not a fan of boisterous dogs.
- I'm at home all day and husband works so dog would rarely be alone. At most for 3 hours once a month at weekend when we go for a meal.
- Grooming isn't an issue for me as such. Would prefer less of a shedder but doesn't bother me if it's the right dog and I'm happy to brush and pay for groomer and or groom myself if need be.
- I can walk a min of hour a day and max 2...roughly. some days maybe more if need be. Some days less if need be.
- We previously had a terrier x and have decided against them for various reasons. It wasn't a great experience as much as we loved him and me and hubby have had previous bad experiences with terriers.
- We plan on getting a rescue not a puppy so aware we can go to a rescue and see what they have that suits us but did that before and ended up with a terrier than in the end didn't suit us as they claimed he would. So would prefer to know what breed I'm going for.
Thank you
