which dog for me?

Hoof_Hearted

ILoveChocolate wrote: »

Hi,

Due to your age I would recommend a kings charles out of the three, not a lab or cocker would need two much exercise. I have a bedlington terrier lovely dog, toy poodles are also lovely dogs. I would recommend a small dog to you. Goodluck x

I don't think 60 means that you are in a bath chair any more. I think it's great if you have a dog that needs exercise -- it means you get it too.

Hoof_Hearted

I disagree with those who say not to get a pup. They are a pain but only for a short while (hopefully). However, you need to be very careful where you get it so you don't end up buying a sickly dog. I have never met a breed that I didn't like, but some individual dogs can be aggressive. If you raise from a pup and socialise it, you are more likely to end up with a well-adjusted dog. On the other hand,I know a lovely rescue Rottie that is an absolute !!!!! cat. Don't rule out a cross. Our doodle is brilliant -- lab brain with poodle coat.

Welshdebtor

Regardless of age you need to consider the size of the dog. A Lab who has passed out upstairs will be alot harder to carry to the car than a King Charles Spaniel in the same state.

I think you have a good selection in your 3 named breeds, plus some others suggested here. I would also echo/suggest a Greyhound as a breed to consider.

Another breed to consider is a Labradoodle (hate that name lol) good dogs but the moulting can be a bit 50/50 as with most Poodle Crosses. You would need to find a really good breeder though and not some Back Yard Breeder (BYB).

Another good dog and one popular with the over 50's here (there are load of them honestly) is a Staffie. Despite the image given by the media, they are really friendly dogs especially with children. This fact has given them the nickname of "Nanny Dog" plus the fact they are the only breed in the world who has their suitability with children written in their breed standards.........go figure Daily Mail readers

Also well done on researching and not going out and buying any old breed just because it is "cute".

Welshdebtor

Also thought of another breed, one that is always suggested to me.

Keeshond.



How how about a dog different from most (if not all) the others locally.

The Lundehund, the only dog in the world that has 6 toes on each paw, can bend it's neck down it's own back as well as bend it's legs out in "weird positions" .

http://www.damninteresting.com/the-norwegian-puffin-dog/

2 brilliant breeds but the Lundehund is really rare in the UK.

meritaten

I am the worlds biggest staffie fan - my first dog was the brilliant Annie (and she took her work as Nanny dog very seriously). but, I would be the last person to push a staffie onto a new owner - you have to consider that they are extremely strong dogs for thier size! and I think their IQ is way off the scale when it comes to humanlike qualities - but, they can pretend to be dumber than dirt when it comes to training! they also need to feel needed I think - They THINK they are looking after you - not the other way round!
As the OP has narrowed down her choices to three - I simply picked the one I thought would suit her best. The CKS's I have known (not owned though unfortunately) have been cuddlehounds and this seems to be what the OP wants.

Caroline_a

How about a Spinone..?

katie1234

another cavalier vote here. i have a one year old and i think shes very intelligent. really easy to train as shes my first dog so i was especially worried about that bit!

as for being clingy, i think that would depend on how the dog was brought up a lot too. my cavalier is a typical lap dog and my shaddow around the house however she will happily go off with others for walks or to stay for the weekend for xmple with no probs. she certainly wouldnt pine after me thats for sure. shel make friends with everyone!

ellies_angel

Border Terrier, ticks all your boxes

minimad1970

ellies_angel wrote: »

Border Terrier, ticks all your boxes

I agree. Little angels aren't they.:D

Frugalista

Welshdebtor wrote: »

Another breed to consider is a Labradoodle (hate that name lol) good dogs but the moulting can be a bit 50/50 as with most Poodle Crosses. You would need to find a really good breeder though and not some Back Yard Breeder (BYB).

The OP said specifically that she wanted a pedigree - a Labradoodle is not a recognised breed - it is nothing more than a designer mongrel with a stupid name .