We have been thinking about getting a dog for years. My kids are getting older and the youngest is almost 9, so they are old enough to get involved with looking after and walking and it wouldn't all be down to me. We have space, a back garden and I'm around most of the day so the dog wouldn't be on its own. The one problem is that my middle child is terrified of dogs so care needs to be taken over the breed and type of dog.
So. We're looking for medium-ish sized dog. DH not a fan of very small breeds, I'm not up for anything larger than a Labrador. We need a breed which is great with kids and not jumpy/nervous. DH had a Border Collie growing up but this has been ruled out as I just think they're too high maintenance. Also not a fan of things like bulldogs and staffies.
I know not to look on Gumtree or Preloved for a dog, but where DO you look?