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i recently posted a question regarding dogs with good temperament...we have now decided we want a dog that is good with children, sociable with other animals, gentle and placid.
however, we don't want anything too big, boisterous or slobbery, or anything too small and yappy. mindful of the fact that no one dog is 'typical', is there any breed that may fit this 'criteria'?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I'd recommend a Springer or Cocker Spaniel every time but for their temperament with other animals. They're gun dogs so if you have birds, forget it. I have a cat and my Springer wants to play with it all the time. They're sooooo easy to train so it's easy to avoid conflict between other animals. Good luck and let us know what you decide to keep |
Sounds like you want a sighthound, maybe a whippet or whippet lurcher would be about the size you are looking for.
Gentle, affectionate, not "full on" as collies etc are, happy to curl up and sleep on the sofa while the family is busy.
If you are willing to go a bit bigger, consider a greyhound, there are hundreds of ex racing greyhounds in desparate need of homes. They only need 2 twenty minute walks a day, they are known as 40mph couch potaoes! Some are not good with cats, but plenty of them are.
Also, a slightly older dog will already be housetrained and probably past the chewing stage, which is another plus!
it HAS to be a bichon frise. Don't be but off by the ridiculous photos of them with their crufts style fluffy bufont hairdos! Mine has a "teddy bear" cut - and that's just what they are like - a living teddy bear that cuddles you back.
I wanted a dog that was great with kids, doesn't smell or lose hair, and that's what you get with a bichon. They are very friendly and eager to please. They are highly intelligent and so easy to train. In fact they were often used in circuses and mine and a friend's "dance" on their hind legs when excited!
PLEASE check out this breed before you decide.
I agree wholeheartedly with Solarjunkie. A whippet or cross would be ideal. I strongly suggest you go via a reputable rescue or try dogpages.org.uk to avoid being disappointed by a dog with an unknown or untruthful history.
For 'gentle and placid' I would have to disagree with any recommendations for Springers or Collies - delightful, super pets, but as working dogs with immense intelligence they really do need lots and lots of stimulation to meet their needs adequately and to avoid potential behavioural problems - and both breeds can be quite rough in their play which may be difficult if you have smaller children.