travellingpony
Well-Known Member
I am living in the middle of nowhere in a wood in a big old house. Just me the kids and three small dogs. I posted before at the loss of my terrier but I also lost my old rotti last winter. On the long light days its not really an issue but in winter it can get really spooky down here.
I have young kids and I am not wanting anything thats agressive perse but I am sure I will miss the big lump when the nights close in. Company on dark mornings feeding the horses etc.
This is very much the intial thought process. What breeds might fit the bill? I work from home and we have acres to run in and go to the beach each day so exercise isnt really an issue. Trying to avoid something as highly strung as the nightmare pug though and ideally not heavy shedding like my shepherd was.
I think the rotti would have only woken up if the burglars trod on it but the big presence was nice as an only adult. Rescues dont tend to like us because of the kids but thought I might see if anyone has any suggestions.
I have young kids and I am not wanting anything thats agressive perse but I am sure I will miss the big lump when the nights close in. Company on dark mornings feeding the horses etc.
This is very much the intial thought process. What breeds might fit the bill? I work from home and we have acres to run in and go to the beach each day so exercise isnt really an issue. Trying to avoid something as highly strung as the nightmare pug though and ideally not heavy shedding like my shepherd was.
I think the rotti would have only woken up if the burglars trod on it but the big presence was nice as an only adult. Rescues dont tend to like us because of the kids but thought I might see if anyone has any suggestions.