Joined
·
165 Posts
Hey everyone! Long time no see...life has been crazy!
Cosmo, our American Eskimo, is almost a year and a half and doing great. I'm currently in the initial stage of researching and thinking about a second dog - though that step is still a long while away. I'm hoping I can rally some suggestions from the forum about breeds as I continue my research (very open to rescuing or adopting an older dog, too). Here's my ambitious ideal:
A companion. A loving, loyal, family-oriented dog who likes being close and who is unquestionably "our" dog. I don't need a velcro dog, but I would certainly love a dog who wants to be by our sides (without being needy).
A hardy, fun-loving dog who's up for whatever we are, but can also relax happily in the house.
A dog with protective instincts who will alert or guard us.
A medium-or-lower energy dog. Cosmo gets at least an hour a day of outdoor activity, and we're happy with that.
Leaning towards a Toy, but not 100% set on it. If on the bigger side, no drool!
Coat and grooming is flexible. I'm fine with weekly maintenance and most coat types - though not super crazy about scraggly or wiry hair.
As a consideration, we have two cats as well.
Breeds I'm partial to, whether logical or not: Cavalier King Charles, Bichon, Toy/Miniature Poodle or Poodle mixes, Doberman, Brussels Griffon, German Shepherd, etc.
All opinions welcome! Thanks so much!
Cosmo, our American Eskimo, is almost a year and a half and doing great. I'm currently in the initial stage of researching and thinking about a second dog - though that step is still a long while away. I'm hoping I can rally some suggestions from the forum about breeds as I continue my research (very open to rescuing or adopting an older dog, too). Here's my ambitious ideal:
A companion. A loving, loyal, family-oriented dog who likes being close and who is unquestionably "our" dog. I don't need a velcro dog, but I would certainly love a dog who wants to be by our sides (without being needy).
A hardy, fun-loving dog who's up for whatever we are, but can also relax happily in the house.
A dog with protective instincts who will alert or guard us.
A medium-or-lower energy dog. Cosmo gets at least an hour a day of outdoor activity, and we're happy with that.
Leaning towards a Toy, but not 100% set on it. If on the bigger side, no drool!
Coat and grooming is flexible. I'm fine with weekly maintenance and most coat types - though not super crazy about scraggly or wiry hair.
As a consideration, we have two cats as well.
Breeds I'm partial to, whether logical or not: Cavalier King Charles, Bichon, Toy/Miniature Poodle or Poodle mixes, Doberman, Brussels Griffon, German Shepherd, etc.
All opinions welcome! Thanks so much!