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Starter mid size dog

  • 17-08-2024 10:00am
    #1
    Milly mops
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭


    Hello,

    Any recommendations for a mid sized dog. It will be our first dog,we have a cat. I've help from my husband and 2 sons age 12 and 9. We are in an estate with large enclosed garden. Any recommendations? Preferably not too barky.

    My hubby would like a bigger dog like a golden retriever, I'd prefer something mid sized. As I'll be cleaning up! 😀



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  • #2
    delboythedub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 355 ✭✭delboythedub


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058364803/starter-mid-size-dog

    Pay a visit to a local animal rescue center and there you will find your new fur baby and give it its forever home



  • #3
    pauly58
    Registered Users Posts: 269 ✭✭pauly58


    If it's your first dog be very wary of so called rescues, a lot of dogs are there for a good reason, not all obviously. Start wit a puppy, you will bring it up & it's a clean slate. Over the last forty years we've found a common bred Springer Spaniel makes a lovely dog.

    An awful lot of breeds have serious health problems, I'd love a Dobermann but too risky, Labs need hips, elbows & eyes tested. Just do your research first.



  • #4
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,917 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058364803/starter-mid-size-dog

    It's hard to beat a golden retriever to be honest, or a labrador. Goldens are maybe a bit more chilled out and quieter but both great dogs. Prone to hip and elbow problems like every larger breed but I've had 3 labs from same breeder and no problems.

    Possibly a bit bigger than you'd like but look up YouTube videos about best family dogs they are either top or in top 2 or 3 of every single list.

    Don't get a collie, I love them they're so clever but energy levels and exercise requirements are higher than any other breed.

    A well bred springer is a good choice but they can be absolute lunatics as well. High energy.

    Don't get a short faced dog like pug or french bulldog, health concerns with them are ridiculous they should be bred out of existence, they look more like aliens than dogs it's not fair on them. They're basically mutants.



  • #5
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,081 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122513124#Comment_122513124

    "Don't get a rescue! Do get a springer pup!" That's pretty bizarre advice for someone getting their first dog!

    You don't know what you'd get from a shelter so get an extremely high energy puppy! Really??



  • #6
    Dial Hard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,842 ✭✭✭✭Dial Hard


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122518722#Comment_122518722

    This.

    Go to a reputable shelter and you'll be properly assessed and matched with a dog that suits your needs and lifestyle. It might take a couple of weeks as the rescue will want to introduce you to the dog slowly and make sure everyone - including the dog - is happy.

    The reason rescues are so full of dogs is because of idiots rushing out and getting a dog that doesn't suit their lifestyle. Not because they're inherently problematic dogs.



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  • #7
    pauly58
    Registered Users Posts: 269 ✭✭pauly58


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122518722#Comment_122518722

    If you read my post again you will see I suggested a common bred springer , not a working or field trial strain. In nearly 40 years of springers & being a professional dog trainer for 20 years, there is a world of difference between the two. The one we have at the moment is nowhere near extreme high energy. So many people comment about these things when they have no real knowledge or experience.



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