budgiew Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) Tibetan Terrier.?... Looks like the Cocker spaniel has the most votes .Good luck and make sure to post pic's of your new pup. Edited June 23, 2011 by budgiew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meluchja Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I think the cocker spaniel is your dog. And a bonus that the family like them too. I would contact a few breeders and have a chat. Good luck with your hunt, so exciting adding to your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayly Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Irish Terrier? There are some lovely ones at my agility club who are great with children, I've heard they can be dog aggressive, but the ones I've seen don't go looking for fights and aren't eyeballing other dogs! Cocker Spaniels? Miniature Poodle? They can be dog aggressive if not well socialised from a young age, but Irish from a good breeder and well socialised are awesome, but I am incredibly biased. Border Terriers are robust dogs without being as full on as most other small terriers. Good size (not too small for kids but not too big either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I think you would do better with a soft temperament dog that is pretty easy going, it sounds like the labrador was too much for you, the breed is generally highly energetic and intelligent and needs strong leadership and lots of mental stimulation. It sounds like you want something more relaxed? I think something along the lines of a Cavalier or Pug would probably be most suitable. Cockers may also be suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 In that case then perhaps a Cavalier as others have mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevorne Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 With 4 kids, it needs to be robust, medium sized and short coated, as the parents would not have time for a lot of grooming. It needs to be friendly and agile and happy to go for walks. It needs to tolerate being dressed up and put in a pram. It needs to be friendly will friends of the family who visit. I recommend the Australian Kelpie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 If you like the look of Rotty's - what about a staffy? I heard they are fabulous with kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I think the cocker spaniel is your dog. And a bonus that the family like them too. I would contact a few breeders and have a chat. Good luck with your hunt, so exciting adding to your family. A well bred Cocker Spaniel would be perfect. Anything smaller is at definite risk from toddlers being too rough. Try to find a breeder that has some dogs involved in obedience or agility. Some Cockers are really dumb but the smart ones are great and easy to train. Also make sure they eye test because this in the main hereditary problem with the breed. Be prepared for some grooming to keep the coat nice and silky. If you clip them off, you need to keep clipping because the coat will grow back woolly and be harder to groom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snout Girl Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I vote for a pug They are hardy little dogs, very people orientated, easy to train (very food motivated) and for the most part, excellent with children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) I say go for another rottweiler, you seem keen on them A well bred rottweiler would be great and you already sound like you're on top of the training needs of any family dog. bull breeds are a personality of their own, you need to meet a few of them before you can decide if its something that suits your lifestyle. A staffy pup is no less boistrous then a rottweiler pup and you would not leave a toddler around a puppy no matter the age. Chevorne I dont really picture the kelpie as being a dog that gets dressed up and sat in a pram by kids... rotties on the other hand .... Edited June 24, 2011 by Nekhbet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Yeah while my Kelpies are good with the kids, they are not into being dressed up etc (more the active stuff), the GSD on the other hand would tolerate it much better I'm sure :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) Would you consider a young adult dog that has already proven his good temperament with adults, children & other animals? 4 Paws Animal Rescue Qld (Nambour area) is helping rehome an american bulldog whose owners are moving overseas. Woody is mighty handsome, just big enough to be hardy. Described as a softy who walks well on a lead & waits politely when the door is opened for the invitation to come inside. And who loves fun activities, too. Scroll down to Woody....if he hasn't been adopted yet! http://www.4pawsanimalrescue.org.au/dogs.html Edited June 24, 2011 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) I say go for another rottweiler, you seem keen on them A well bred rottweiler would be great and you already sound like you're on top of the training needs of any family dog. bull breeds are a personality of their own, you need to meet a few of them before you can decide if its something that suits your lifestyle. A staffy pup is no less boistrous then a rottweiler pup and you would not leave a toddler around a puppy no matter the age. Chevorne I dont really picture the kelpie as being a dog that gets dressed up and sat in a pram by kids... rotties on the other hand .... Hmmm- the kelpies have suffered being christmas trees, reindeers, fairy princesses and even got dressed up for the football (flyball demos, christmas events, walks etc) lmao I cant remember where I have loaded the pictures though... No photo but a link to what a kelpie will put up with My link Found some- piggies Bluey (who didnt want to move) Abby Edited June 24, 2011 by ~Woofen~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevorne Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I say go for another rottweiler, you seem keen on them A well bred rottweiler would be great and you already sound like you're on top of the training needs of any family dog. bull breeds are a personality of their own, you need to meet a few of them before you can decide if its something that suits your lifestyle. A staffy pup is no less boistrous then a rottweiler pup and you would not leave a toddler around a puppy no matter the age. Chevorne I dont really picture the kelpie as being a dog that gets dressed up and sat in a pram by kids... rotties on the other hand .... Thanks for making me laugh on a 'bad day'. However as a child we always dressed the Kelpies in our old clothes and took them in the pram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Love it! If you like Rotty's maybe this is the way to go? My rotty LOVES children. She is happy to play dress up - anything when she gets attention. I don't even have kids and we still have fun with her!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgiew Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I drove past the playground the other day and there was a lady there with 2 kids a baby and a Golden retriever tied next to the pram.Maybe consider a Golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickasyoucan Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 If the lab pup was too full on I wouldn't get a stafford pup. They are great with kids and love them (and being dressed up ) but they are also pretty full on as pups. Also they suffer from the same image problems as rotties unfortunately in that some people will cross the road when they see you coming. Neither breed deserves it of course If it were me and I had 4 kids (perish the thought )I would get a cav or better still two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevorne Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I drove past the playground the other day and there was a lady there with 2 kids a baby and a Golden retriever tied next to the pram.Maybe consider a Golden. the Goldie is a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 The OP doesn't want a dog of that size (ie. GR) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Daisy Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I have three kids aged 2-7 and I have a Shih Tzu and two Golden Retrievers. I would recommend both any day, but the Goldens shed and are larger than a lab. I think a Shih Tzu would be perfect. Daisy is nearly 6 years old and has been an awesome companion for my kids. She is very gentle, fun to dress up and put bows in her hair for my girls and will play ball with my son till he is tired from throwing the ball to her. She doesn't shed or smell (I had a cocker and found them to have a very distinctive funk). From a good breeder a Shih Tzu is a great family dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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