batmanforever

[bWould it still be very bad if they were constantly groomed?][/b] If they were anything like the Golden I owned it won't help enough to make a difference and the Pugs I help show never, ever stop shedding :laugh: Yes. It's weird. It's like they have a never ending supply of coat to drop. Batmanforever - go to a show and check some out, talk to the breeders when they have a minute and watch that coat drop out all over the place. Thanks guys for all the great advise, will surely check and talk to some breeders.

Will talk to them once I have a breed in mind to get.

Just to add, I was wondering if a Golden Retriever might be too powerful/strong for me to control it...

Aside from these things what are some of the characteristics you want? Big or small? I wouldn't mind either Shedding or non? Isn't there no such thing as a non shedding dog? I wouldn't mind if it sheds as it does not affect my asthma too much Long coat or short? Again, I wouldn't mind High exercise or low? Also, I wouldn't mind Trainability? I would like for it to be fairly trainable, such as basic commands 'sit, stay etc'. But not superior training. Something else to think about if you are in high school is where will you be in the next few years? Things to consider are where you will be living, what your social life might entail, further study, work, etc. That's not to say that a dog is not right for you at this point in time but they are all things to consider when adding an animal that will probably live for around 15 years. I will keep that in mind, thanks for bringing it up!

[bWould it still be very bad if they were constantly groomed?][/b] If they were anything like the Golden I owned it won't help enough to make a difference and the Pugs I help show never, ever stop shedding :laugh: So, they shed a lot even after being groomed constantly?

I would like a dog I can exercise with at least once a day. I do enjoy walking. :D

It's not triggered by dog hair, although the hair may be a small factor. Not a major one though.

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Ok, now, I am to find a breed, then hopefully, within a few months, start looking for a puppy. The puppy has to be a small or medium sized. And I'm thinking about a Pug or Cocker Spaniel (English). I thought of a Westie before, but I have a rabbit and am thinking of getting another, and Westie's and small animals don't mix. So, if there were any other breeds any one could suggest, that'd be great. There should at least be one person at the home at all times (not me, though I would be the primary caretaker). We have a smallish yard. We are also close to a few parks. I also have asthma, though it's not too severe. Would be able to take it for walks in the morning and evening. Which breed would you recommend?