New dog how to begin the search?

[Adcro]

PLEASE adopt/rescue.

[shoei]

No need to apologise OP just want to help as much as I can.

Shedding is another one which is a little dependent of people's opinion. I think my Great Dane sheds loads where she is probably classed as a moderate shredder really... my advise would be get a wand hoover... great for a quick whizz round 🙂

I'll tell you about the breeds I think may be suitable (or maybe what to avoid) and my experience.

Staffie - now these have a bad reputation but all the ones I have know have had amazing temperaments, especially around children. They don't shed much and are great fun. They can get a little over excited though and you need to socialise them well as pups, although this is true of all dogs.

Labrador - again, fantastic with children, easily trained as very toy and food focused and if you get one from a pet or show line rather than a working line rather chilled. Should be moderate shredders really but I have met some that shed loads and others that barely shed.

A Cocker Spaniel from a show line would also be good if think. Very clever dogs and don't need clipping very often. My grandparents have had these for years alongside springers and they have always been much more sensible.

Dalmatian- these are lovely dogs and the ones I have known. I owned one for a number of years have been minimal to moderate shredders. Very friendly and again very clever.

Dogs I'd avoid (this is based solely on my opinion of the dogs I have known and the information you have given me, nothing against the dog breeds themselves)

Anything whose parents are from a working background! My SIL against our advise bought a German Pointer from working parents. She couldn't exercise it enough, it's mum already had a nasty temper, she couldn't control it as she didn't spend enough time training it. I spend a lot of time and energy trying to get this dog right.
Working dogs need working homes!

A Cocker Spaniel. As I have said above. Amazing dogs but very high energy.

Beagle. Beautiful dogs but again very high energy. I have known to many who have been rehomed or destroyed due to lack of stimulation/ activity or training.

Bassethound- again amazing beautiful dogs but they need alot of stimulation. They tend to pinch anything they can get hold of and could be quite challenging for a 1st time owner.

One that I haven't mentioned is a poodle or poodle x as they may be too bouncy for you but they are worth looking at. My gran bred poodles and they are really great family dogs. Remember with xs that you could get anything from either side of the breeding so don't expect it will be none shedding if crossed with something that sheds.

I hope that helps.

[keith1973]

I have always had Staffs they are great with children and highly entertaining and loving. They have bad press but it it not warranted.

[scottishmum]

We have a show type cocker , he’s amazing .
Easy to train , very clever , loving , fab with kids .
I do groom him regularly and he doesn’t shed much because of this.

They are always happy with waggy tails .
A working cocker needs much more stimulation and exercise than the show type .

[Lell]

£1500 is a ridiculous amount for a mongrel. Breeding 2 litters a year sounds as though they are in it for the money.

[mushumadness]

So far I’ve read up on
Sproker
Labradors (but too large)
Apro but too much hair
Border collies but apparently the herding instinct is very strong in them

[djewkes]

Originally Posted by mushumadness

My friend breeds cavapoos
Two litters a year as a maximum
The next litter being ready to leave in October microchipped first hand complete partially house trained etc
£1500
Is that about right

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A dog only comes into season twice a year so they are breeding her to the max, they should only be bred once a year... they’re definitely in it for the money...

[djewkes]

Sprockers are very, very lively... it’s said that springers don’t grow up, they need lots and lots of exercise and firm handling, cockers are also quite lively especially the working strain...

[Guest]

Please consider a rescue, many rescues re home puppies of different breeds. The one I fostered with will do a home check, get info on your family, needs, wishes etc and then match you when a dog comes in that meets all those. We have a springer and a cavapoo and love them to bits.

[Tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by mushumadness

I ve seen some lovely border collie pups
Both parents present to view
Up to date vaccinated microchipped and weaned

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Originally Posted by mushumadness

So far I’ve read up on
Sproker
Labradors (but too large)
Apro but too much hair
Border collies but apparently the herding instinct is very strong in them

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Please think very carefully before buying a border collie. They are highly intelligent dogs that need , not only exercise and more than an hour a day but proper training and activities to keep brain active. I speak from twenty years of border collie ownership.

IMHO it also depends on your dog owning experience? Will the dog be left alone at all?

My order of preferences

Labs but u say too big

Cockerpoos seem a nice dog for families

Cavaliers King Charles

It’s such a difficult topic. As everyone has thier own personal favourites.