salamancat Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi my family and I are looking at adding a dog to our family in the not-too-distant future but we're stumped on what breed! I've been lurking for a while and have seen that people often ask for breed suggestions so thought I'd do the same. My family is me, my husband and our daughter, Miss Seven. We have a six year old rescue Moggie who has been around dogs and is fine with them. We lost our eleven year old yellow labrador three years ago. We want a medium-large sized dog, probably something slightly more unusual that you don't see every day. I am fine with long fur and am happy to groom. I am home all the time and have plenty of time for training. Dog will go for a walk every day and I want to do obedience with it (I did obedience for fun with my lab until he became too arthritic.) I think that's all, if you need to know anything else I'm happy to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Not large, by any means , but One I would love if I ever had the money/opportunity LAGOTTO have a look HERE at the breed`sub-forums for heaps of info on different breeds Good luck with teh search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Bearded Collie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Portuguese Water Dog _or_ Bouvier des Flandres Edited November 30, 2011 by Purdie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salamancat Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'm not sure I like the look of curly fur, I prefer straight. Bearded collies look good, does anyone know what their temperament is like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Australian Shepherd? ;) I loooooove beardies, they are crazy and fun-loving and BOUNCY. The only thing that puts me off is the barking, they like a good woof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 What temperament are you after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Beardies can be very bouncy , yes! Bouv's are not for everyone .. but can be just lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 The Briard. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briard I like the Bouvier too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Beardies - I'm far from expert, not sure how many beardie folks we have on here though. I adore them. Happy go lucky dogs. Lovely with families. With the barking, as far as I know wouldn't be significantly different to many herding breeds, could also be an individual thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salamancat Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) I am after something that loves people and is happy to go for a run or relax on the couch (eg, if it's raining won't go stir crazy). I worry a little about dogs that are too bouncy (that's the reason I won't have another lab cos they're crazy puppies), my daughter is good with dogs, but she's still young. Edited November 30, 2011 by salamancat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Beardies - I'm far from expert, not sure how many beardie folks we have on here though. I adore them. Happy go lucky dogs. Lovely with families. With the barking, as far as I know wouldn't be significantly different to many herding breeds, could also be an individual thing. Both of mine have been VERY barky. Our bitch in particular will bark at absolutely everything. They are very lovely though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever_Brittany or an Airedale .Airedales can relax indoors and are exellent with children, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raineth Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 A bernese Mountain dog? or a deerhound? I think Aussie shepherd is also a good suggestion what sort of temperament appeals to you? Do you still want the lab-type temperament? Maybe you could look at some of the other gundogs if you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topoftheheap Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'm not sure I like the look of curly fur, I prefer straight. Bearded collies look good, does anyone know what their temperament is like? We have owned and bred bearded collies in the past. They are easily my mum's favourite of all time, she had to give showing them up as she could not keep up with the coat or maintain there physical training, but every time she sees one i can see her eyes well up! But beardies are beautifully outgoing, bouncy, not aggressive, good with a 7 year old. All of this providing that they are trained with strict guidelines, and heaps and heaps of exercise. Some are more stubborn than others, but if you keep up with thier training and exercise they are great!!!! The grooming is pretty intense, bath once a month, brushing every day, but a layer brush once a week. But just because they have that beautiful coat doesn't mean they have to live in a bubble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topoftheheap Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 or what about a polish lowland sheepdog? they are just like a beardie, just slightly smaller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salamancat Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I like the look of the Aussie shepherds, they're very pretty. Mandimoore, you say that bearded collies need heaps of exercise, will one go stir crazy if I missed a day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugeanjaam Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Finnish Lapphund. Not that common, strikingly beautiful. They seem to tick all your boxes. Another one of my 'wish list' dogs. Since joining this forum my list is becoming alarmingly long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Windebank Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I had almost the same requirements as you and have chosen a Bernese Mountain Dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salamancat Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) Oh wow, I've never heard of a Finnish Lapphund before, they're beautiful! What is their temperament like? Jordan, are Bernese drooly? Edited December 1, 2011 by salamancat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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