[Sheridan]

Originally Posted by Captbob

Mixed Breeds are the way to go.....

I agree. My sister has a mutt that is a cutie pie. He is very smart, friendly and great with people. I think he is half blood hound. You know like the Clampetts dog from the Beverly Hillbillies TV show.

Dogs can remember a lot. They never forget people. Especially, the people that they care about.

[phil2]

thanks everyone for the replys

i might get a collie x

i dont want a greyhound becasue of thinness because my last dal was ill and was thin a lot and i think it will be upsetting and remind me of him.

i was going to go for a springer but was put off,yes nice family dogs but i dont want a dog and keep saying ,thats one ugly dog with huge ears prone to infections.

[lozachops]

Spaniels arent ugly Look at my avatar!

[Ginny01OT]

How about an Irish Setter or an American White German Shepherd?

[SFury]

Another medium sized dog to consider is the Shetland Collie. They don't get as big as the standard collie, and require less exercise. Big dogs are always more work than smaller dogs. Shelties are loyal, lovable dogs, but they require almost daily coat maintenance and can bark a lot.

Why not a paplillon? Are you going for the "tough guy" image? My papillon mix is a dainty looking SOB but he has the typical papillon drive. He's an unending ball of energy. I love the little guy, but papillons can be like BCs. Don't think that all small dogs don't require a lot of exercise.

Depending on what you want in a dog personality wise there are many breeds out there to choose from.

Also, there is absolutely nothing wrong with getting a shelter dog. You may need to be patient to get the dog you want from a shelter, but taking in one of those unfortunate dogs is not a bad idea. Just get it checked over for major health issues before getting attached to it. You've already been down the sick dog road.