Best and worst dog breeds

[TheBlueDuck]

My mums looking to get a new puppy. We've had Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for over 15 years, but they have so many health problems that my mum can't take the heartache of losing them so early.

Looking for a healthy, family friendly breed. Any ideas based on experience?

What are your favourite and least recommended and so on.

 

[BlueLlama]

Our poodle is boss mate - very friendly, easy to train and non moulting. Chick magnet too

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

Golden Retrievers couldn't be sounder.

 

[EFCNIK]

Springer spaniels are clearly the best.

 

[FTY]

My Dog was amazing.

I dunno you might wanna get one that doesn't die actually.

 

[TheBlueDuck]

Our poodle is boss mate - very friendly, easy to train and non moulting. Chick magnet too

Never thought of a poodle. The non moulting sounds great. Don't need a chick magnet as I'm a girl lol.

 

[blaggerblue]

I love Boxers and Labradors....not a big fan of poodles

 

[TheBlueDuck]

Golden Retrievers couldn't be sounder.

With them being big dogs, are they hard to handle on the lead. My mum's only little.

 

[1966efc]

Golden Retrievers for me. Quiet, loyal & gentle. Very good with kids. Can be left in the house without howling the place down. Very easy to train.

 

[1966efc]

With them being big dogs, are they hard to handle on the lead. My mum's only little.

Shouldn't do if trained.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

I want one of these. I want to be able to give my dog a man hug.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

With them being big dogs, are they hard to handle on the lead. My mum's only little.

They're so soft they tend to amble about more than anything, from my experience. Used as guide dogs so you're mum wont need worry.

 

[TheBlueDuck]

I want one of these. I want to be able to give my dog a man hug.

Wow, couldn't have that sit on your lap

 

[Debaser]

Rhodesian Ridgeback's or a Huskie's are the best. Proper dogs those.

 

[icburns]

My family have a Cairn Terrier. He's smart as [Poor language removed] (he's also a smart-ass [Poor language removed]), and knows how to manipulate his training to maximize his rewards. He's a solitary beast who likes to brood and stare intently into the distance like he's plotting something. His favorite activity is popcorning other dogs who are happily playing together. He's 20 lbs, but has teeth like a German Shepherd, and will remind you of that if he's feeling particularly bitter.

Would not recommend to anyone, but I love that dog.