Help - Which breed of dog?

Kimberley

We have a nice 6 month old German Shepherd female puppy in our rescue

Cullumpster

we've got a border terrier and he's lush, have a 2 yr old little one and they are best friends he's also got a little 'sister' in a 1 yr old kitten He's fab with kids not too big, loves walks and playing, soft as poop and a little superstar in our village, everyone loves him, i'd highly recommend one but obviously we've had him since he was a pup so i couldn't comment on what an older one would be like.

luckylooloo

I have alwats had poodles,and i dont mean the yappy tiny ones i mean standards,they are great with kids,no molting,easy to trian,great to play with,good guard dogs when needed and are people dogs.
The perfect pet and they are far from poofy.

foreign_correspondent

Its difficult to advise on a breed, as individuals within the breed vary; someone earlier said terriers tend to be yappy, and a collie may be a good choice - whilst I agree with the rest of her post, (and many terriers are yappy!) I owned the most laid back, non yappy terrier ever, who was a real chilled out dog!

I also would not generally advise a collie for a novice dog owner, unless it was an older, steady dog, many collies can become nervous to the point of neurotic, and nip heels, they become bored to death if not constantly busy, and will find something to do to occupy themselves, generally chewing anything they can find... a collie needs loads of exercise and training every day really, which can be very hard work.

For an easy dog I would generally choose a sensible dog, past the age of two, who should be past the hooligan teenage stage - but again, call your local rescues, explain the sort of dog you want, and see what they have that fits the bill!

Whereabouts in the country are you?

WolfSong2000

Staffie's would be an excellent choice...Labs and Retrievers as well, but as others have mentioned, get them tested beforehand! Also keep an eye out for behavioral issues...while the breed technically is really friendly and an ideal family dog, over-breeding (ironically due to their popularity because of their personality traits!) has led to some behavioral issues.

Border Terriers are lovely dogs, and again, would make a perfect family pet. If you were more experienced with dogs, I would also recommend Dobermans - know 2 who are owned by a family with kids and they're the sweetest, soppiest dogs ever, but they're not a breed for the novice owner

Tight_as_3

:T Hi we have two cockers the sweetest little dogs:A but just remember that any dog can come with large vet bills both of mine now have cancer and over the last three months we have spent over £5,000 on vet bills but thankfully we have insurance on them so be take that into account :rotfl:

lucie

audbod38

We have a 5 year old German Shepherd and she is fantastic. Never tries to escape , happy enough sitting on doorstep watching the world go by. Brilliant with kids, (ive got 3 boys, 14 12 and 10 ,with friends always at house), and she doesnt really bark a lot , only when door gets chapped or she sees someone coming to door.

clareyocs

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henm01 wrote: »

I am thinking of getting a dog later in the year (being made redundant) but want some advice on breeds. I am thinking of a rescue dog instead of getting a puppy but I have children (i've heard lots of rescue centres aren't interested if you have kiddies?)

I have 3 children - 14,13,10
Work part time
Like to go for long walks
Have a large garden

Dislikes
Loud barking all the time (my mum's dog barks all the time at children playing in the garden)
A dog who will wish to escape at every opportunity - I guess I mean one I can't train?

Likes
Not worried about fur
Friendly dog
Children plus their noisy friends visiting.

The dog will be loved so much but any suggestions on breeds?
Anybody in a similar position to me? What type of dog do you have?
Any advice on rescue centres? Will they let me have a dog when I have children?

Thank you

Border Collie!!! Perfect:j

hflower74

This is a good place to look for a rescue dog

http://www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/index.php?showforum=29

foreign_correspondent

and here:
http://www.dogsblog.com/
if you look at the right hand side of the page you can look for dogs based on breed, age or sex.