First ever dog

[PolarBearCub]

Tibetan Terrier. Companion dogs. Walk 10 mins if you do walk 10 miles if you do. Do not cast/moult but need brushing and coat care.

 

[Nethermoor]

I have a cockapoo. She's ace. She's so gentle, loving and fun. She barks when someone comes to the door, loves to play fetch and will go anywhere.

Having said all that she needs tonnes of exercise. She's an athletic machine. A lot of people will likely have been taken in by a cockapoo's fluffy appearance. Underneath the fluff you have an athletic dog mixed from two highly intelligent breeds bred to work (unless you have a show cockapoo).

People are surprised how quick she is, she keeps pace with whippets (low centre of gravity means she turns tight).

For a first time dog? Depends really.

Small: Cavalier King Charles
Medium: Whippet
Large: Mastiff

All three are easy going.

For a spicy challenge:

Small: Cavapoo
Medium: Cocker (working)
Large: Wouldn't bother, if you have a large dog it needs lots of training.

 

[Uwe Already]

I’ve had two Goldies, both beautiful well behaved dogs, I did try and rescue a third one but was told I couldn’t as I already had another dog. it was then I decided to become a masochist and rescued a Beagle!

Problem I had with beagles in the 80’s was them nicking my fags all the time! Luckily that’s been stopped theses days

 

[Dirty Harry]

Vizslas are good dogs.

Do not get three rescue beagles... little fuckers!

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Don’t even think of even two rescue Beagles and one is a nightmare on its own.
Great looking and loads of fun but the naughtiest dogs ive ever had.

My suggestion would be a Golden Retriever easy to train and will e happy to do what you want to do not what they want to do as in the case of ‘The Dangerous Brothers’

Best dog I’ve ever had, and a rescue too.(not disputing that he could be a little fucker either btw).

‘He’s the left back’, one thing I’ve noticed about Vizsla’s in more recent times is that I’ve met quite a few that aren’t exactly ‘people friendly’, 20 years ago I’d never met a single one who wasn’t incredibly friendly, whether their popularity has led to breeders not being so choosy I don’t know, but it’s what often happens when a breed becomes popular (money).

Imo, I’d get a rescue, one where you both are just drawn to each other, there’s loads of brilliant dogs just waiting for a good home, you’ll be rewarded 10 times over.

 

[BimboBob]

How can you not love a working cocker...

 

[GoatersLeftShin]

We've just got a toy Cockapoo puppy and he's absolutely fantastic - great nature, easy going and very loving. He's brilliant with kids and loves cuddling in. At the moment he's more than happy with a 30 minute walk and a run around with the ball in the garden. He's far more intelligent than I was expecting and even though he's a few months old he will sit, go to bed and fetch the ball when asked. I can understand why they are popular dogs! If you're retiring then a 30 minute walk or 2 a day should be manageable and they make lovely pets.

My Mum had a retired Labrador from the Guide Dogs and she was great too - very clever, well trained and very loving. The only thing I'd say though that she could 'bolt' at food on the floor and nearly pulled my Mum over a couple of times.

Regardless of which dog you get, you'll enter this new social world of dog owners where you just know people as "Bobby's Dad" etc and be prepared to meet lots of other people on the street! They will keep you socially and physically active!

 

[1961_vintage]

On our fifth and sixth now .... love 'em, but can be hard work if you aren't used to them like the OP.

Whatever breed, go for a rescue! We have had three, and they give so much love. Our first, Berry was six years old when we got her. She had spent those six years locked in a shed and used for breeding. (Bastid puppy farms) And she was the sweetest most happy little soul, who lived till sixteen and a half.

At the front here, with her man, Goater in their favourite place, Cornwall.

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Beauties. Cornwall is like doggo heaven!

 

[Fat Chance]

Lurcher Link - Index page

Only up the rd and you can have a doo at fostering should you wish to dip a toe.

 

[Tuearts right boot]

We've just got a toy Cockapoo puppy and he's absolutely fantastic - great nature, easy going and very loving. He's brilliant with kids and loves cuddling in. At the moment he's more than happy with a 30 minute walk and a run around with the ball in the garden. He's far more intelligent than I was expecting and even though he's a few months old he will sit, go to bed and fetch the ball when asked. I can understand why they are popular dogs! If you're retiring then a 30 minute walk or 2 a day should be manageable and they make lovely pets.

My Mum had a retired Labrador from the Guide Dogs and she was great too - very clever, well trained and very loving. The only thing I'd say though that she could 'bolt' at food on the floor and nearly pulled my Mum over a couple of times.

Regardless of which dog you get, you'll enter this new social world of dog owners where you just know people as "Bobby's Dad" etc and be prepared to meet lots of other people on the street! They will keep you socially and physically active!

That's a Lab for you. Did part of the Pembs coastal path with one of mine today. Apart from eating sheep shit he slowed down on the tricky bits and sped up and pulled me up the steep bits, it's almost as if he knew, he kept looking at me as if to make sure I was Ok. Taking 2 out on another stretch tomorrow.

 

[BimboBob]

We've just got a toy Cockapoo puppy and he's absolutely fantastic - great nature, easy going and very loving. He's brilliant with kids and loves cuddling in. At the moment he's more than happy with a 30 minute walk and a run around with the ball in the garden. He's far more intelligent than I was expecting and even though he's a few months old he will sit, go to bed and fetch the ball when asked. I can understand why they are popular dogs! If you're retiring then a 30 minute walk or 2 a day should be manageable and they make lovely pets.

My Mum had a retired Labrador from the Guide Dogs and she was great too - very clever, well trained and very loving. The only thing I'd say though that she could 'bolt' at food on the floor and nearly pulled my Mum over a couple of times.

Regardless of which dog you get, you'll enter this new social world of dog owners where you just know people as "Bobby's Dad" etc and be prepared to meet lots of other people on the street! They will keep you socially and physically active!

There's a big group of us that walk their dogs in the fields behind us at roughly the same times. This means the dogs spend all the time chasing each other and we have a catch up. Saves walking! I'm very happy to introduce myself to strangers but the missus isn't so for a while she was Arthur's Mum.