Suggestions on puppy to get

[girlinleeds]

As a family we have decided to get a puppy, we were going to have a crossbreed puppy from a friend but that's not possible now so just wanted some suggestions.
There's me, husband and daughter who's 12 we have 3 cats, were a very active family spend lots of time out walking, have a medium sized enclosed garden but with lots of countryside on our doorstep.
Looking for a small to medium sized dog that will like walks, possibly going running in the future, I grew up with dogs but haven't had one since leaving home. Husband likes the look of patterdales but I know there not the easiest, I wouldn't mind a old fashioned crossbred but that doesn't seem to be a thing nowadays. Won't consider any flat faced breeds or staffy type due to a very traumatic experience when I was younger. I only work two days a week and husband is at home those days

Why not a Springer Spaniel - great nature, will be able to run with you, I had one with cats no problem and they have a great temperament. They don't seem to be "in" as much as Cockers/Sprockers so maybe people forget about them.
I have a Lurcher who is great with kids, can walk all day, comes on runs - however - is not great with cats. Wouldn't be a "breed" I would think about if you have 3 cats! They can be OK, but usually more of a risk than a Springer for example.

I actually seen a labrador the other day with a muzzle on which is something I've never seen

Dogs wear muzzles for reasons other than aggression. For example, they might have a veterinary condition that means they mustn't scavenge at all or they might be shit-eaters (literally)

My Labrador was muzzled because of his terrible eating habits and nearly dying of eating pine cones. Lots of labs are muzzled due to their atrocious eating habits.

I've got a small poodle mix now and she's adorable.

@wetotter

I actually seen a labrador the other day with a muzzle on which is something I've never seen

Dogs wear muzzles for reasons other than aggression. For example, they might have a veterinary condition that means they mustn't scavenge at all or they might be shit-eaters (literally)

That might of been the case but maybe not

Discover dogs is on this month if you want to look at different breeds.
Consider grooming needs too. I wouldn’t want a dog I had to take to the groomers.

I have a border terrier, she is a wonderful dog. I have two cats and they keep her in her place. She loves her walks, she comes to work with me everyday and is good as gold. Borders love to be active but they are lazy buggers too who sleep a lot. They really are a terrific little dog.

I've a Border Terrier puppy, he's a bloody nutter! ..keep me on my toes!

Border terriers are gorgeous wee dogs.

I'm also a fan of miniature schnauzers.

If you are an active family a working cross cockapoo will be ideal. Usually no to little moulting & the mix of the working cocker will usually create an active dog. They are very intelligent and loving.

We have a cockapoo which we may have to muzzle due to him starting to pick up rubbish and eat it. Horrible things like used tissues! He also has canine cognitive dysfunction which maybe part of the reason he's now eating random objects. Maybe the dog was wearing a haltı collar which are commonly used on labradors

Border terrier (I'm bias 😂). Fab little dogs with great personality. Like a big dog in a little dogs body. Fine with kids and other pets if socialised from pup. Ours even co habited happily with our house rabbit!

A kelpie x lab would fit in with your lifestyle. Easy to train , clever , like lots of exercise but will then chill , great with kids too.

I'd recommend a border collie ; hardy, loyal, clever, affectionate, energetic, very trainable and they love it.

All ours came from rescues and we never had a bad one.

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We have a poodle/schnauzer cross. Brilliant outdoor dog; he runs, comes paddleboarding and kayaking, climbs mountains.

Well behaved, fun, loving, doesn’t shed.

He’s just the best!

@MrsSkylerWhite

Parson Russell Terrier. We lost our old girl at 15 nearly a year ago now. We’d not heard of her breed at all but the moment we saw her, we were all smitten. Our instincts were right. She was everything all of us could have hoped for. Stalwart, tolerant companion for the kids, walking partner for the adults (could go on forever, on land and in sea), very tolerant of the, many, cats. She even kept the Guinea pigs company, loose, in the garden. Above all though, she was the sweetest little soul. Loyal, brave, empathetic, so loving. A glorious breed. Not the most elegant or beautiful but stoic to the end. She licked the tears from my face as I said goodbye to her for the last time. If she could have spoken, she’d have said, it’s ok mum, it really is. We both know the time is right. You’ll never have a better friend.

Oh for goodness’ sake, that’s me gone now. Really, get yourself a parson Russell.

This, this this. What a lovely post too.

PRTs are extraordinary dogs. Clever, fun, loyal, social. I would disagree on Skyler’s point about them not being the most beautiful. Well bred and groomed PRTs are stunning!

I've got a larger sized cavalier spaniel. He loves being outside in the countryside, swimming and is very active when we are out. He is quieter at home, loves a cuddle and easy to train. His smaller size means my 12yo can handle him on a lead. Main disadvantage to his size is that he gets muddier than my larger dog and his fur type means he collects seeds and burrs easily.

Ill admit to not having read the full thread but yes to cocker spaniels. My gorgeous boy is one very soon and he's been a dream. We have a little girl too and he's SO gentle with her. He's an absolute sweetheart. Everyone who meets him adores him, even people who don't really like dogs

What @Claudia84 said is spot on. We basically never had cause to take anything off him when he was tiny, and weren't fussed by the odd sock going missing! Now, at nearly 1, he has never guarded anything or even growled once. Ive had a friend recently where it all went wrong with a cocker and they ended up returning him and I think it's because they were so OTT with taking every little thing off him. He then became really possessive and aggressive with lots of objects, when in reality, it didn't really matter if he had that sock/bit of dropped bread etc...

Cockers are the best 😍

A springer!
So long ours has a decent daily walk he will nap with his 4 legs in the air the rest of the day til bed time!