How can I deter someone from getting an unsuitable dog?

[SilverLinings]

What breed of dog have you got assuming you have one or more ?

I've had cross-breeds, a terrier and several cocker spaniels (working and non-working), but no dog at the moment after loosing my last one last year. I have competed in obedience and agility with the last few, so understand what goes into training a dog. I don't think I have any bias towards particular breeds, but try to be aware that they have different needs and are suited to different lifestyles/homes. I think a spaniel might be too hyper for this person though, although I have found them fine IF you put in the work to train them.

I generally keep myself to myself and don't spend much time with family, but as she asked for my input I wanted to try to point her in the right direction (or what I believe to be the direction more likely to result in a long-term positive outcome for the dog as well as the person).

 

[TPO]

Sorry @paddy555 just checked this thread but can see @skinnydipper and @Dexter have answered for me.

I mean for people who don't know any better and are inexperienced I guess its a good rule of thumb to help them err on the side of caution. I think, but could be wrong, that it was GSD in the trial so that might be why your breeder was so adamant.

On the thread about it on here I'm sure someone posted that the GSD that were on restricted exercise were also crated. Being crated for so long altered their posture and stance which may have contributed to no dysplasia too

 

[Dasher66]

What about suggesting, “borrowmydogby“?

 

[windswoo]

I've had a pointer, a shepherd, a collie and now have the two mongrels who came from foreign shores.
All mid height dogs, we have had all of them trained over the years and on the whole they've all been great dogs - but the last two did take some training and as I've said on here in the past almost caused the end of our relationship. If she genuinely wants a dog to go miles then Weimaraners, pointers, Dobermans and standard poodles would all fit the bill, but she sounds like she wants something to just intimidate and be a "status" symbol. Even if you could get her to change to one of these 4 they still take a lot of training and time which she does not seem to want to provide.
If you really want to put her off she can have my two for a day - she'll soon change her mind.
Tell her to get a cat (not meaning in a bad way - but may be safer for her neighbours)

 

[Gloi]

I was thinking that Windswoo, find someone to lend her a large, ill mannered dog for the day.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Even a small dog needs training.

In my experience which admittedly is limited to 2/3 little dogs, 3 labs and a collie the little ones being the more difficult!
Not that I’m agreeing op’s friend should pop out and buy something huge by any means. A small dog has the advantage of not being strong to deal with if it isn’t 100% behaviour wise.