I have pandered to Mrs Durbs animal needs over the years. We have at the moment house full of cats, fish and guinea pigs (with various other creatures coming and going over the years) i've finally decided i'm going to get what i've always wanted - a dog.
I've very little experience with dogs, having grown up in a cat family (and having had everything from snakes, lizards and hamsters since) so what is a good breed to look for?
I grew up in a pretty rural place so am used to collies but know from experience that farm dogs can range from lovely to insane within the same breed so am after:
- Big'ish dog, at least collie sized, none of these tulipty little toy dogs my mates seem to have
- Likes exercise but not to the extent of some of the nutter collies i've known
- I've 2 kids under 5, so nothing even remotely aggresive, needs to be good with kids
Any dog people with any tips? Basically, i'd like a farm collie but know from experience that it'd be a bad idea so what comes close?
I've very little experience with dogs, having grown up in a cat family (and having had everything from snakes, lizards and hamsters since) so what is a good breed to look for?
I grew up in a pretty rural place so am used to collies but know from experience that farm dogs can range from lovely to insane within the same breed so am after:
- Big'ish dog, at least collie sized, none of these tulipty little toy dogs my mates seem to have
- Likes exercise but not to the extent of some of the nutter collies i've known
- I've 2 kids under 5, so nothing even remotely aggresive, needs to be good with kids
Any dog people with any tips? Basically, i'd like a farm collie but know from experience that it'd be a bad idea so what comes close?
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