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I went to Paris and almost all the dogs I saw there were off leash, and just trotted alongside or behind their owners. Occasionally they'd stop to sniff something but the owner would just keep walking, and never tell them to come, and they'd just catch up a few seconds later. I want a dog...

- High drive - Moderate energy - Biddable, handler focused - Good off leash - Will swim with me - 50 pounds or less - Not SUPER hairy (think no show Aussies) and no poodle hair - Toy drive - Not super barky - Will go on long (10 mile) runs w me - Will do agility - Snuggly...

King Charles Spaniel Basenji Adult pit/bully mix RESCUE MUTT :)

Hello! I live in an apartment in San Francisco and am trying to decide on a dog. We currently have a 5 year old Welsh Springer Spaniel named Voodoo and he does wonderfully living in the city. We want a second dog and we are torn between the Stabyhoun and Kooikerhondje. We want to do agility...

Hi there, Very interested in tollers as a breed and am curious. How do they differ from Border Collies? Are they more or less suited than BCs for: service dogs, agility, city living, family dogs? How are their temperaments different?

Wow, thank you so much! Your responses have been enormously helpful - I'm so glad I stumbled upon this forum. I will definitely PM a few of you about breeders! Again, I very much appreciate your time and help, and please feel free to toss out anymore ideas if they come. As it stands...

I think it depends on the type of energy, if that makes sense. In my experience, BCs have more quiet intensity while Goldens or Aussies are more bouncy and boisterously energetic. I'm looking more for the latter this time. Thank you for the Spaniel suggestions! Are Welshies and field bred...

Goldens are great, but they are far too big to fit comfortably in my small car when I have a lot of gear with me. And they have major health issues!

Hi everyone! I'm looking to get a puppy within the next year or two and am having trouble deciding on a breed of dog. I was raised with German Shepherds, had a BC for a few years, and raised a lab puppy who is now a service dog. I'm a grad student and a distance runner, I usually run between...