kerndog
Well-Known Member
Hi - My better half finally caved in and agreed to let me get a dog, which myself and our 3 kids are super happy about. Anyway this decision has opened a can of worms... and that is the 'what breed' can. It's proving tricky to agree on what we want/need/should get, so I'm turning to the dog owning folks here at cyclechat for some advice and thoughts.
So far we have a couple of breeds in mind... well I have one breed in mind, my wife isn't happy with my choice.
I love staffy's, always have. I've know loads and really like them, but they have a bad rep (yes its miss placed) which makes my OH a bit nervous, despite all of the info (from people who actually know what they are talking about rather than the daily mail and here say) out there to prove that they are fantastic dogs... 20 years ago they were the most popular family dog.
Anyway we have 3 kids and 4 cats and a big garden, live in the country by the woods and the beach and lead pretty outdoorsy lives. my wife wants a dog that doesn't malt or shed hair much, I dont want a long haired dog either or one of those labradoodle/cockapoo fluffy little old lady dogs. We want something robust enough to deal with a strong 4 year old boy and long walks in the woods and on the beach or moor's with the family, basically a robust strong dog with a good temperament and a zest for life.
Sooooo we are looking at the a few options, they are:
staffy,
lab
or maybe a staff lab x.
Anyone got any thoughts on the above or suggestions of other dogs?
Many thanks
So far we have a couple of breeds in mind... well I have one breed in mind, my wife isn't happy with my choice.
I love staffy's, always have. I've know loads and really like them, but they have a bad rep (yes its miss placed) which makes my OH a bit nervous, despite all of the info (from people who actually know what they are talking about rather than the daily mail and here say) out there to prove that they are fantastic dogs... 20 years ago they were the most popular family dog.
Anyway we have 3 kids and 4 cats and a big garden, live in the country by the woods and the beach and lead pretty outdoorsy lives. my wife wants a dog that doesn't malt or shed hair much, I dont want a long haired dog either or one of those labradoodle/cockapoo fluffy little old lady dogs. We want something robust enough to deal with a strong 4 year old boy and long walks in the woods and on the beach or moor's with the family, basically a robust strong dog with a good temperament and a zest for life.
Sooooo we are looking at the a few options, they are:
staffy,
lab
or maybe a staff lab x.
Anyone got any thoughts on the above or suggestions of other dogs?
Many thanks