Everyone else has done one, so I want to
Criteria:
I don't like long hair, heavy shedding or lots of maintenance. Wash and Go is a must. BUT must be warm and waterproof within reason - swimming in the river is a regular activity here. Other half hates wirehaired breeds (I don't so much, but meh).
Medium to large, but not giant.
Reasonably intelligent. Doesn't need to be a mastermind, but don't want a walking log either.
Lots of personality. I like fun dogs which join in with the games.
Doesn't need to be a good guard dog, but a loud bark might help
Likes long walks, playing ball, fetch, and possibility of other dog sports for fun. But has an off switch when we come home.
Snuggler I love my puppy cuddles, I'd hate an aloof totally independent dog. Need a smidge of velcro in there.
Nice to look at. I like a well proportioned dog that looks capable of doing something, and it's not a must, but interesting markings always catch my attention
Available in the UK!!!!
Think that's it. We're looking at GSP's which seem to fit all the above and is the breed we'll probably go with. I wanted a rescue, but think that will be the next dog now
Criteria:
I don't like long hair, heavy shedding or lots of maintenance. Wash and Go is a must. BUT must be warm and waterproof within reason - swimming in the river is a regular activity here. Other half hates wirehaired breeds (I don't so much, but meh).
Medium to large, but not giant.
Reasonably intelligent. Doesn't need to be a mastermind, but don't want a walking log either.
Lots of personality. I like fun dogs which join in with the games.
Doesn't need to be a good guard dog, but a loud bark might help
Likes long walks, playing ball, fetch, and possibility of other dog sports for fun. But has an off switch when we come home.
Snuggler I love my puppy cuddles, I'd hate an aloof totally independent dog. Need a smidge of velcro in there.
Nice to look at. I like a well proportioned dog that looks capable of doing something, and it's not a must, but interesting markings always catch my attention
Available in the UK!!!!
Think that's it. We're looking at GSP's which seem to fit all the above and is the breed we'll probably go with. I wanted a rescue, but think that will be the next dog now