We're looking for a new dog, and are looking for suggestions, referrals, etc. We're not exclusively looking for one from either breeders or rescues, but want to get the right dog for our family. Budget is of course a concern. My current job contract ends Monday, and I don't have anything locked in yet.
We sadly had to have our previous dog put down last summer (Not getting into it here) and now it's time to add a new one or two to the family.
My wife really likes the Labradoodles and Golden Doodles, and we've done a lot of reading about a lot of breeds, traits, temperaments, etc.
We have family coming for Christmas, bringing a high-strung little Italian Greyhound, so this is no time to have two dogs in the house. (Family drama - don't ask)
Whatever we get, will have to be after Christmas. I'm open to all suggestions, but what we're looking for for the first dog (plan on at least one more later this yr) is a house/yard dog. Not a little girlie dog, but not too big/strong. The last one was 90+ lbs solid muscle and scared too many of my wife's piano students.
Not specifically looking for a birding dog, as I don't hunt (yet) and don't know enough about training for that anyway. I'll get one for myself when the time comes.
Shedding/dander issues are a concern, as my wife has allergies/asthma (which is why she's fallen in lve with the 'doodles')
Did I miss anything? Oh yeah, no Pits, Staffordshires, etc.
|
Previous
Index
Next
Flat
Looking for a new dog
Edit
Reply
Quote
