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Thank you all so much for the links, advice and kindness. I have got a lot of reading to do, on things I don’t really know much about, and I won’t be taking any further steps until I’m fully confident. It’s so important for us to have a dog that is properly trained, healthy and happy, so a lot...

Thank you very much this is very detailed! I think we had ruled poodle crosses off, because of the grooming aspect, but I wasn’t aware on lack of healthy checking etc. It’s definitely a long process, and we are happy to take as long as needed to find the right breed for us. I was aware that I...

Thank you- a Labrador seems a good bet!

Thank you! That is incredibly detailed! I hadn’t considered a lurcher as I know they are bred to chase small furry things- but maybe you can train that out of them? Thank you for the advice re home working- I’m lucky to have an incredibly understanding employer who doesn’t mind as long as the...

Thank you- it’s not so much the shedding, it’s just being able to easily bath legs off etc and have them dry in reasonable time! And also not having to get a professional to groom them regularly. I do like labradoodles, but just worry they might be a bit big again- I suppose there might be...

Unfortunately quite a long way from London (opposite end of the country!) I didn’t think to contact the breed societies directly- we are making a shortlist of breeds so I will send a few emails! Thank you!

Thank you- that looks really useful information, and I’ll make a start on reading through it!

Hello I’m sure you all must get thousands of threads like this so let me apologise in advance! I think I am finally in a position to get my first dog, after wanting one for as long as I can remember… I work from home on a permanent basis, and have emergency care in place, as well as being in...