Joss
Well-Known Member
Next spring I am going to looking for a puppy. My dear old dog was PTS in August and I am busy being 'sensible' and waiting until the longer days & better weather before i venture forth into the world of puppy owning
So, the big question is what shall I go for? My previous dog (who had been with me for over 15 years) was a rescue, she was that well known purebred...Mutt! The obvious bit was black lab & the rest was open to debate.
I dont want to go for a rescue this time as there is a little too much uncertainty with what they will turn into too as I have 2 very small children.So, what would you recommend? My preferences are:
Good temperament (ultra important with young children)
Short coat (live on muddy dairy farm!)
No yapping ( that rules out terriers)
Nothing too huge or too tiny
I am currently a full time mother so am mainly at home and OH is a dairy farmer. We have acres of grassland although rather a lot of rabbits & wire fences. I fear this rules out my favourite breeds which are various sighthounds (lurchers & whippets mainly).
OH is huge Boxer fan but I am not. Not keen on Labaradors. I have in mind a Viszla and having seen Nick Skelton's one, rather like the look of a rhodesion ridgeback.
Suggestions please
So, the big question is what shall I go for? My previous dog (who had been with me for over 15 years) was a rescue, she was that well known purebred...Mutt! The obvious bit was black lab & the rest was open to debate.
I dont want to go for a rescue this time as there is a little too much uncertainty with what they will turn into too as I have 2 very small children.So, what would you recommend? My preferences are:
Good temperament (ultra important with young children)
Short coat (live on muddy dairy farm!)
No yapping ( that rules out terriers)
Nothing too huge or too tiny
I am currently a full time mother so am mainly at home and OH is a dairy farmer. We have acres of grassland although rather a lot of rabbits & wire fences. I fear this rules out my favourite breeds which are various sighthounds (lurchers & whippets mainly).
OH is huge Boxer fan but I am not. Not keen on Labaradors. I have in mind a Viszla and having seen Nick Skelton's one, rather like the look of a rhodesion ridgeback.
Suggestions please