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Which dog?

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Woofymcwoofface · 27/11/2024 15:32

Okay so this is not an AIBU, but I wanted to get lots of opinions from you wise people.

Starting to think about getting another dog next year and looking for the breed to suit us. We normally have labradors but interested in getting a smaller dog this time.

This is our wish list:

  • good with children
  • doesn't run away
  • medium size but with big dog personality (not little man complex 😅)
  • travels well in car for holidays
  • barks a bit when strangers come to the house
  • can be left alone for a few hours without destroying the furniture

Any ideas?

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Bankholidayhelp · 27/11/2024 15:54

Most of your list is down to training and perseverance.

Don't get a collie unless you have sheep/are an active member of your local mountain rescue team or indeed to do agility. Even labs don't have perfect recall. Spaniels can be a bit (lot) hyper.

Poodle (not a cross ) maybe with a proper clip not a french bouffant one.

Dartmoorcheffy · 27/11/2024 15:54

My late staffy ticked all those. My romanian rescue ticks them all too. My parsons jack Russell is just little git though.

newcatmam · 27/11/2024 15:49

We have a terrier and he fits all of this apart from being medium. He doesnt bark much when people come into the house although he does bark if someone comes towards me while we are out walking. He's amazing with kids, dogs, people, loves going out in the car, doesnt run away as he has really good recall.

randomchap · 27/11/2024 15:49

Why don't you see which dogs need a new home. Pick one about the right size and temperament and train them up

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Woofymcwoofface · 27/11/2024 15:45

Our neighbour has a collie - gorgeous dog, but maybe not laid back enough for us!

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K0OLA1D · 27/11/2024 15:34

Well our collie ticks all those boxes but it took an awful lot of work!

There are lots of dogs that fit the bill if you are willing to put the work in. My staffie when I was growing up was a fabulous family dog, as was my friends king Charles spaniel!