Totally novice owner to be

[teachingbean]

Hi!

This has probably been asked a thousand times but - here goes.

We are a family of 4 (smallest is 5) with a large house based in New Forest.

We have never had a dog before.

Looking for a medium size which doesn't smell too much (don't hate me!).

So far have considered:

• miniature schnauzer

-cockapoo

• Cavapoochon

Any advice? Thoughts?

Thanks ever so

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