BC's (family dogs growing up) - Definitely going to have my own someday! I heart them.
Sibe/GSD (I am pretty sure Scout has some Belgian in there too given what was in that group of hoarded dogs) sled dog mutts... aka distance bred sled dogs - Absolutely! I've loved this kind of dog since I was tiny and can honestly say they are perfect for me.
I do very much want a shepherd for my next dog. I want a dog I can work/do sport with, though I'm more interested in experiencing working with the dog rather than going after titles. Honestly having met multiple nicely bred dogs, I would be happy with any of these: GSD, Malinois, or Dutchie. The first two are most likely and I lean toward wanting a Mal because I like their build, athleticism, and personality better. Not to say GSD's aren't super athletic by any means because they certainly are! I guess Mals more like the drama queen sled dogs I love in their go, go, go? I dunno. At least you can entertain the cracked out Mals by throwing a ball, unlike the woo-woo girls.
I'd be equally happy with a GSD though. I very much click with these breeds like to a scary level. I had no idea until I got Lily (Sibe/GSD) and began researching the breeds to learn more about that side of her. Scoutie is basically a GSD with a curly tail tacked on, lol. She's fun to work, but she has a lot of baggage. Its made me a much better trainer and we're really bonded, so I in no way regret having a baggage laden, badly bred rescue dog.
Sibe/GSD (I am pretty sure Scout has some Belgian in there too given what was in that group of hoarded dogs) sled dog mutts... aka distance bred sled dogs - Absolutely! I've loved this kind of dog since I was tiny and can honestly say they are perfect for me.
I do very much want a shepherd for my next dog. I want a dog I can work/do sport with, though I'm more interested in experiencing working with the dog rather than going after titles. Honestly having met multiple nicely bred dogs, I would be happy with any of these: GSD, Malinois, or Dutchie. The first two are most likely and I lean toward wanting a Mal because I like their build, athleticism, and personality better. Not to say GSD's aren't super athletic by any means because they certainly are! I guess Mals more like the drama queen sled dogs I love in their go, go, go? I dunno. At least you can entertain the cracked out Mals by throwing a ball, unlike the woo-woo girls.
I'd be equally happy with a GSD though. I very much click with these breeds like to a scary level. I had no idea until I got Lily (Sibe/GSD) and began researching the breeds to learn more about that side of her. Scoutie is basically a GSD with a curly tail tacked on, lol. She's fun to work, but she has a lot of baggage. Its made me a much better trainer and we're really bonded, so I in no way regret having a baggage laden, badly bred rescue dog.