Family dog what breed?

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I would like to get a family pet after the summer. I want a puppy. Looking for advice on the best breeds for family life. I loved having pets as a child and would like to give my children the opertunity to experience this as well.
I appreciate that a rescue dog is the kindest most ethical choice (and have had them in the past) however there are requirements that I want and you just don’t know what you are getting. Previously have had two rescues one amazing lovely beast and the other to much for me to cope with and really aggressive due to his abusive background.
My husband is not a big dog fan but agrees good for kids so.
I will from now on own my Own business and the dog can be with me all the time plenty exercise company etc
We want one that doesn’t shed too much and doesn’t have lots of drool (DH requirements)
Good with kids and not Yappy.
I want plenty of time to look into reputable breeders so......
Advice welcome

We got our whippet from a KC registered, but not inspected, breeder. But we went to visit them and met mum and grandma (of our whippet ) and all the paperwork for the father as well. We also got a really good feeling from owner - they weren't professional breeders...they had bred their first whippet, and kept one of the pups, who they had then bred for this litter.

That's so exciting Bigfoot1. Please post pictures when your bundle of joy arrives - whippet puppies are so cute .

Awe yes puppy picks!!!!
The woman I contacted was NE so Maybe the same. Spoke to her today and have put my name down for puppies from her next litter which she says won’t be till near the end of the year.

I also suggest a whippet. We would never have another breed now.
We've also got an Italian Greyhound who is the sweetest, cuddliest nicest natured dog but we've had a helluva job house training her.

Italian greyhounds are very cute but I think DS2 3 would break it. He likes to really hug dogs and they look super fragile

throws in a curve ball

Westie

They don't shed much at all ... well mine doesn't and after a spaniel its practically zero.

Do bark warnings but can be trained to stop with "enough". They aren't stupid just independent so let them do their thing to a point then stop they are happy.

Completely sound with kids if kids are taught to be respectful of ddog's boundaries. We had ours chap when dd was 7, now 10 years later they are still best friends. Their tolerance doesn't wear off either although classed as a senior 2 weeks ago he's coat was yanked by an over eager toddler (totally my fault) and he yelped but did not react in any other way.

He's just the best companion. Nice size too to take anywhere, my boy has a passport and comes with us on holiday to France.

Oh dear, am I the only one with a naughty whippet? He’s adorable but very full on. Every time I leave the house I have to check that it’s ‘whippet proof’. Definitely nothing left on kitchen benches and even books can’t be in reach as he’ll shred them

He is very cuddly though and adores children. Plus sheds less than most cats and no doggy smell.

French bull dog. They are so loving. Mine will happily walk / run five miles or curl up on the sofa she just wants to be with us and will fit in with whatever we do.

How old is your whippet bluetongue? We used to have to ensure the room we left Stanley in was whippet proof when he was a pup, but the chewing has largely stopped now. (He did work his way through a large number of shoes prior to that though.) He'll help himself to anything left in the kitchen even when we're around, so we're well used to keeping that Stanley-proofed .

My whippet is nearly 12 months but mentally still seems about 6 months old tkband He’s also an expert food thief and I often just end up shutting him out of the room where I’m eating. Those pointy noses are just made for stealing stuff.

We've got a mini schnauzer/mini poodle cross and she's gorgeous. Would recommend her to anyone. She's great with children, doesn't moult, fantastic recall, very loyal. She is happy lounging around but also loves a trip to the park with her ball.

She's the best !

Bluetongue - we have to be so careful not to leave food anywhere in reach - the iggy jumps on the table and the whippet's neck turns into a long snake to reach food.
She also chewed an out of print book of piano duets which I had a helluva job tracking down again - my fault, I shouldn't have left it lying around.

@jellyshoeswithdiamonds I second your suggestion of a Westie and would also like to add Cairn terriers! Mine is a lovely, bright, busy little dog. Needs a moderate amount of exercise, but also very good at settling in the house on rainy days.

She adores children and babies as long as they're respectful of her space. She also gives a very clear warning growl and removes herself if she's unhappy with a situation. Also loves strangers - nothing makes her happier than having visitors and everyone is a friend she hasn't made yet.

She's not yappy or particularly barky, though she does alert bark, and she doesn't shed.

I also have a Jack Russell - don't get one. I adore him, but he's SUCH hard work.

Despite their reputation, staffys are one of the few breeds that the kennel club recommends to have with children. They are loyal, brace, so very loving, intelligent, clumsy, funny, and were known as the nanny dog!

Brave not brace xx

Stanley ate two packs of mini malteaser chocs (including some of the wrappers - that prompted a trip to the vet, but he was sick on the way, so no action required .

He's not too bad while we're actually eating, but will often try to lick our plates on the table before we've cleared away, if we're still sitting there. And he loves poppadoms - can't leave them where he can reach them.

I would say he grew out of the chewy phase around the 12 month mark. He's even given up chewing his fluffy toys - he just snuggles up to them now on the sofa.

If you decide on a whippet, the whippet archives site is a good place to check for breeders and their history.
whippet.breedarchive.com/home/index
Mine. When she was a bit younger.

I've met stacks of staffies through work as they are popular with my clients. I've not met one yet I didn't like they are like tough looking teddy bears and very chilled out dogs. There's one in particular that if he needs rehoming I'll be in there like a shot to claim him he's gorgeous and I wouldn't have even considered that breed in the past.