which dog out of these 2?

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We have a choice to make between 2 dogs and just cant decide.Help!

Dog 1
Scottie Dog
8yrs old
laid back, lazy, short walks only
Fine to be left in day
ok with kids as long as not picked up
unknown with cats
can come for trial before deciding
wheat intolerance
Free

Dog 2
Lab/Rhodesian Ridgeback
10 months
playful/ energetic
can be left
excellent with kids
unknown with cats
no known health issues
60

We have 2 boys 3 and 6 very nearly 4 and 7 and dog would be left max 4hrs per day. Help me decide?

Run away from both - for hundreds of reasons.

Go to a reputable rescue with dogs that been assessed by qualified staff, who will offer backup and if the worst comes to the worst life care for the dogs.

The decisions you are trying to make now will be guided by people who see the dog and your family dynamics and can advise correctly.

Be prepared to wait for the correct dog

I go to puppy training classes where there is a lovely 7 month old rhodesian ridgeback puppy. He appears to be quite easy to train but he is huge! I mean really big, knock you over size. How big would a Lab X get?