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I've put my name down to adopt a medium sized pup. We're also getting a Lab puppy in 8 weeks time. I wanted at least one of our new members to be a Rescue/rehome. Cheers Liz N

I've put my name down to adopt a medium sized pup. We're also getting a Lab puppy in 8 weeks time. I wanted at least one of our new members to be a Rescue/rehome. Cheers Liz N

Thank you all for those links - much appreciated. From what I've been reading now, I think a Golden Retriever could work very well in our family - I checked out the Canine Control Link as well and there is some great info there I've been reading on requirements etc. And, well if I can rescue a pair then all the better really :D Thanks, Liz N

I should clarify my outside/inside position more I guess - our collie x would also sit on a mat on the inside of the door and we'd be more than happy for that to happen (as well as keeping in overnight, particularly in that puppy stage) When I wrote not being "inside", I meant free run of the house. Our house is what I'd describe as inside/outside - we designed it to bring the outside in as it has big concertina sliding doors on 3 sides and the patio is probably twice the size of a standard number...I liken our outside area to "glamour camping" We also have a yard as well. Thanks so much for all the responses and experiences. Honey the Golden Retriever sounds like a total honey :D Thanks Liz N

HI 16Paws, I think I would get one first, then another in maybe six months time. I just want to be sure I'm going about it the best way. I wonder if two rescues that are unrelated could be potentially traumatic, I'm not sure. Really open to suggestions! Liz N

Thanks for that information Labsrule. I really want to make sure that we get the right dog for our family and do the right thing by the breed we choose!

Thank you so much for the information. The dog that I raised (Border collie x ) was crossed with a Short Haired Pointer, I am sure and he was a lovely fellow. He was an outside dog, but as he got old and then got sick (poor fella had throat cancer which we couldn't fully get with surgery), we had him inside and in winter, in front of the fireplace. I am definitely thinking of two dogs as I think being so gregarious, would be good company for each other. The deck where they will be housed is right off the main living/kitchen area, so the dogs will always be in the thick of family life and we do a lot of outdoor living. I noticed there is a Golden Retriever Rescue in Brisbane, close to where I live (Milly's Mum?) so I'm going to get in touch with her. I could perhaps go puppy and Rescue dog, so many choices. In the meantime, I'll keep reading and asking questions, I'm really looking forward to having a dog in the family again. Thanks Liz N

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum but have been searching for information on various dog breeds as we are hoping to provide for one or two dogs in our family. Here's my situation and requirements: I am an extremely active stay at home mum with 2 girls (10 and 7 - the seven year old is dog crazy - loves all animals and the 10 year old a little shy) - I usually go for a walk every day - and can go twice a day. I raised our Border Collie X from puppy hood to old age when I was at University so have some experience with dogs. We have just built a new home on a good sized block of land which is fully fenced (and ready for a dog). We are also having a kennel made. The breeds that I have been considering are Golden Retriever, Labrador and Dalmatian. I like the idea of a rescue dog or puppy. Do many of these breeds come up. The dog would have housing in his/her kennel on a very protected deck and be allowed inside if weather was inclement or dog was ill. But we would prefer an outside dog. Happy to spend time grooming and will be home with it most of the time. Would these breeds be suitable. I'm also willing to take the puppy to obedience training and am financially able to look after such dogs. I am after a desexed rescue dog or desexed puppy . Thanks Liz N PS if these questions are too basic can you point me in the direction of some good reading PPS - I notice a lot of Husky rescues - they also appeal to me but may be too much work for someone that hasn't raised a dog for a while)