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fankino04 said:
I've had 3 malamutes and none have been like what you read on the malamute Facebook sites. Mine have all been super chilled and laid back, will walk as little or as much as you want without getting upset if things change the next day, great with others, good with other dogs but will defend themselves if they need to ( this would generally including pinning the aggressive dog to the ground rather than have a fight though), all good with the cats, no prey drive except ashkii if there was a squirrel involved lol. As I said if you ask on any of the Facebook sites this is not how they describe their dogs but it was my experience with all 3 of them.
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That’s interesting but I definitely could not cope with something as large and hairy as a Malamute, as lovely as they are.
 
Moobli said:
That’s interesting but I definitely could not cope with something as large and hairy as a Malamute, as lovely as they are.
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The big was never a problem as oddly mine didn't pull either, the hairy on the other hand I do not miss. I did a full on spring clean yesterday ( washing skirting boards etc) and was shocked how much quicker it all got done now I don't have one, made me a little sad 😢
 
Normally I’d say a Toller as they tick all your boxes, however as my puppy is currently in hospital, maybe not 😕. As a puppy my older Toller had a lovely working golden retriever friend who was utterly gorgeous and very similar in temperament/size/behaviour - she wasn’t quite such a flirt with people as the Tollers tend to be (they are such ridiculously beautiful puppies that they get completely used to random strangers cooing over them so they tend to expect that reaction from everyone they meet)
 
Muddy unicorn said:
Normally I’d say a Toller as they tick all your boxes, however as my puppy is currently in hospital, maybe not 😕. As a puppy my older Toller had a lovely working golden retriever friend who was utterly gorgeous and very similar in temperament/size/behaviour - she wasn’t quite such a flirt with people as the Tollers tend to be (they are such ridiculously beautiful puppies that they get completely used to random strangers cooing over them so they tend to expect that reaction from everyone they meet)
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I do like Tollers and actually have a couple of sheepdog friends that breed the occasional Toller litter too so I’ll look further into them. I’m sorry to hear about your puppy 😞. Hope he/she will be ok.
 
Your wishlist says labrador to me too. All observations below are based solely on my own interactions with the breeds.

I've never met a dalmation that I particularly liked, and they often have difficult temperaments, need masses of exercise to stay a normal weight and have a fair few genetic problems (deafness, kidneys, cancers); a friend used to breed and show them, and even she said don't get one!

Irish red setters are stone mad: adorable but neurotic.

Goldens are hairy.

Vizlas are nervy.

A Weimeraner bit me once - the only dog ever to do so. He also bit his owner (who was a vet) and an additional vet that was reportedly "just looking" at him.
 
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I shall probably be in your position for my next dog, (too old etc)
I do like lassie collies. A friend had a sheltie, needs grooming but apart from that does tick a lot of boxes.

Every breed seems to have so many health problems. I would really like a mongrel. Not sure if you can still get a mongrel.

Neighbour has wire coated vizlas. Friendly, beautiful dogs. Don't know about their health but lovely dogs and definitely not nervy.
 
paddy555 said:
I shall probably be in your position for my next dog, (too old etc)
I do like lassie collies. A friend had a sheltie, needs grooming but apart from that does tick a lot of boxes.

Every breed seems to have so many health problems. I would really like a mongrel. Not sure if you can still get a mongrel.

Neighbour has wire coated vizlas. Friendly, beautiful dogs. Don't know about their health but lovely dogs and definitely not nervy.
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I think wire haired vizlas are easier than the smooths. But I do think living on a grouse moor you need a better off button than you’ll get from an HPR. My labs worked their socks off all winter, and on the 2nd Feb their tails lash if they scent game but they don’t react. By now they are just ‘oh look a pheasant’.
 
paddy555 said:
I shall probably be in your position for my next dog, (too old etc)
I do like lassie collies. A friend had a sheltie, needs grooming but apart from that does tick a lot of boxes.

Every breed seems to have so many health problems. I would really like a mongrel. Not sure if you can still get a mongrel.

Neighbour has wire coated vizlas. Friendly, beautiful dogs. Don't know about their health but lovely dogs and definitely not nervy.
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Have a look at Tofty Sheepdogs. A rough collie breeder is trying to get back to a more workmanlike rough collie with more energy, stronger nerves and less coat by crossing to welsh sheepdogs. It’s still early days but she has already bred some nice dogs.
 
Clodagh said:
I think wire haired vizlas are easier than the smooths. But I do think living on a grouse moor you need a better off button than you’ll get from an HPR. My labs worked their socks off all winter, and on the 2nd Feb their tails lash if they scent game but they don’t react. By now they are just ‘oh look a pheasant’.
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You do a great job of promoting working line Labs 🥰. I think nearer the time I’ll look at the GR and the Lab with a pros/cons list for each and most likely end up with another working German shepherd 🤦🏼‍♀️😂😂😂
 
Moobli said:
Have a look at Tofty Sheepdogs. A rough collie breeder is trying to get back to a more workmanlike rough collie with more energy, stronger nerves and less coat by crossing to welsh sheepdogs. It’s still early days but she has already bred some nice dogs.
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thanks,never heard of them but love those. You could have one as well.:D
 
I have had 3 brilliant crosses. 2 GSD x collie and 1 Lab x Collie. Non prey driven and so trainable (even for me and I can't be bothered😀) and it was because they wanted to and not food driven.
 
My sister in law has a working bred Goldie. She’s tick every box bar not being game driven- obviously steadiness can be trained in though.

I feel a GLP is worth considering, again they’re hard hunters but very trainable and steadiness to game can be trained in. Ours are fab with cats and the adult bitch is excellent around fur and feather, very steady.
Incredibly social with people and dogs
 
EllieBeast said:
My sister in law has a working bred Goldie. She’s tick every box bar not being game driven- obviously steadiness can be trained in though.

I feel a GLP is worth considering, again they’re hard hunters but very trainable and steadiness to game can be trained in. Ours are fab with cats and the adult bitch is excellent around fur and feather, very steady.
Incredibly social with people and dogs
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Thanks! Another breed for the list. Yours are stunning.
 
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