Choosing a dog breed
Discussion
Some background:
The wife & I both grew up with dogs, her parents had toy dogs (king Charles spaniels and such) and my parents had what I would class as proper dogs, Border Collies. We're yet to get a dog, but we're considering getting one next year. We have a 3yr old now, and the wife is currently pregnant with our 2nd, so by the time we get a dog we'll have 2 small children. In addition, I seem to be allergic to some breeds. Border Collies I'm fine with, but was allergic to her parents on spaniels, but I'm ok with their current laso apso's (sp?), so we'll have to be careful with my allergies. Also, I don't fancy a dog that sheds constantly. My uncle used to have an awesome German Shephard, but ever time it flinched it was like an explosion of hair, I can't deal with that tbh.
So:
Good with small children
Low shedding
Hypoallergenic
Everything seems to point me in the direction of Labradoodles, is there anything else to consider? I like the look of hounds, but seems sadly they're not ideal.
The wife & I both grew up with dogs, her parents had toy dogs (king Charles spaniels and such) and my parents had what I would class as proper dogs, Border Collies. We're yet to get a dog, but we're considering getting one next year. We have a 3yr old now, and the wife is currently pregnant with our 2nd, so by the time we get a dog we'll have 2 small children. In addition, I seem to be allergic to some breeds. Border Collies I'm fine with, but was allergic to her parents on spaniels, but I'm ok with their current laso apso's (sp?), so we'll have to be careful with my allergies. Also, I don't fancy a dog that sheds constantly. My uncle used to have an awesome German Shephard, but ever time it flinched it was like an explosion of hair, I can't deal with that tbh.
So:
Good with small children
Low shedding
Hypoallergenic
Everything seems to point me in the direction of Labradoodles, is there anything else to consider? I like the look of hounds, but seems sadly they're not ideal.
MYOB said:
Cockapoo. Generally don't moult etc. Cocker spaniel and poodle cross. Research properly though, as with all mongrels, you can never be certain with what you get.
This is also a concern, images of said dogs varies massively, as it depends on the makeup of its bloodline, and inherited potential problems. With them not being a registered breed its all a bit hit & hope.I am extremely allergic to dogs, but we have one. He's a Havanese:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havanese
No undercoat, therefore no dander, and a soft, silky coat. I have never found a single hair in the house either. Extremely family orientated, great with kids and ours is just the best companion I could ever have imagined.
They are fairly rare in this country, but popular in the States as they originate from Cuba. I'll pass on some breeder details if it's of interest.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havanese
No undercoat, therefore no dander, and a soft, silky coat. I have never found a single hair in the house either. Extremely family orientated, great with kids and ours is just the best companion I could ever have imagined.
They are fairly rare in this country, but popular in the States as they originate from Cuba. I'll pass on some breeder details if it's of interest.
Go to your local rescue kennel(s) and when you meet the one that has decided you can be their new owner, they will let you know
We have a staffie cross. great big stupid lump of a thing, but great with children (well everyone) and loves nothing more than a slouch on the sofa.
We first met when he was a puppy from a rejected litter in the rescue kennel, all 14 of the litter were being hand raised. As soon as we met him, we knew he was coming home with us
We have a staffie cross. great big stupid lump of a thing, but great with children (well everyone) and loves nothing more than a slouch on the sofa.
We first met when he was a puppy from a rejected litter in the rescue kennel, all 14 of the litter were being hand raised. As soon as we met him, we knew he was coming home with us
Doesn't everyone get bored of typing out the same answers every day? I know I get fed up with reading them.
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Don't get a Patterdale terrier......
They are incredibly head strong and prey focused.
They need loads of exercise and IMHO are virtually impossible to tire out!
This is Bob and we fell in love with him at the dogs home a few years ago.
He's brilliant with children and very resilient, but very hard work!
They are incredibly head strong and prey focused.
They need loads of exercise and IMHO are virtually impossible to tire out!
This is Bob and we fell in love with him at the dogs home a few years ago.
He's brilliant with children and very resilient, but very hard work!
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