My first pick for your specs would be Labrador Retriever, followed by Golden Retriever, Portuguese Water Dog and Toller
Not really...we are pretty used to shedding and brushing here. I know he prefers the look of coated breeds though.Any grooming or shedding preferences?
Okay with less exercise? That is one thing I have never heard about flatcoats...how about a flat-coated retriever?
the females should be 55-70 lbs. so you would want a smaller one, but they are ok with less exercise, but are active outdoors.
Okay with less exercise? That is one thing I have never heard about flatcoats...
Anyway I thought one of more water-loving spaniels sounded like a good idea, but if he doesn't like them then...
that's what I was referring to. is that incorrect? I'm sorry if I spoke out of the left side of my mouthWikipedia said:Compared with other sporting breeds, Flat-coats have a relatively low activity level indoors, but outdoors can play, run and retrieve tirelessly. Flat-coats given too little exercise, companionship and mental stimulation, however, can become overly active or destructive indoors, especially if left alone for extended periods of time.
Actually the American Water Spaniel looks interesting, less of that look...I dunno, like a cocker, that he doesn't like. They seem to be hard to come by though.Anyway I thought one of more water-loving spaniels sounded like a good idea, but if he doesn't like them then...
Setters are funny. Some love the water, and some won't get their feet wet. German Shorthair and German Wirehair Pointers are enthusiastic swimmers....or a setter possibly?!?!?
Unlike goldens and labradors, most Flatcoats are still bred as much for work as for anything else, which means that they are bred to work all day long--not just for a little while! Mine are only calm indoors if they have had TONS of exercise both mental and physical. Otherwise, they are busy busy busy, and if their physical and mental needs are not met, they will create their own entertainment, and that includes chewing things up, barking, digging, counter-surfing, etc. They can be difficult to crate train and a nightmare for the unprepared or the misled.that's what I was referring to. is that incorrect? I'm sorry if I spoke out of the left side of my mouthI like to look things up before I speak though. I look like less of an idiot that way.
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