A new suggest a breed thread

milos_mommy

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I think every time I've made one of these my requirements have been so vague that 20 different people just suggest their breed, lol. But my wants have changed slightly since I've had children, so here we go:

Need:
A dog that is good with kids
Medium-high energy, but needs to be able to settle without me spending a ton of time teaching it how, and should be able to spend a few days getting less exercise without getting stir crazy
Somewhat drivey, but not too intense. I want a dog I can trick train and possibly compete with, but I wouldn't be looking for something like a BC or JRT at this point.
Low grooming requirements. No regular groomers, I can do occasional brushing but I'd kind of prefer a short or wire coat. Don't care about shedding or drool or anything.
Quiet. anything known to be super vocal is out.
Can find in rescue


Want:
Biddable, but I'm ok working with a dog I need to get creative to train
I think I'm leaning towards a small/medium dog (say 20-45 lbs), but Id consider bigger or smaller
A dog that can live with other dogs, but I would rule out potentially DA breeds. I don't mind dealing with reactivity
Minimal health issues

I'm interested in titling in obedience and rally mainly. I'd love to do agility but its kind of on the back burner.
 

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a poodle that you keep in a puppy cut?

a spaniel? Like a field spaniel or english cocker?
Getting a dog INTO a puppy cut requires grooming :p. I don't ever want to have to cut my dog's hair because I will put it off wayyyy wayyy too long and my dog will spend 1/2 their life looking like an afro fell off someone's head and came to life.

Cockers and field spaniels probably have too much coat (especially cockers) but I might consider a Brittany or welshie or something! I love ESS and the way they are with kids, but some of them are super hairy!
 

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