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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Along the lines of a Labradoodle, I will suggest just a regular ol' poodle.  A miniature poodle is a wonderful in-between size (probably 12-15 pounds).  They are super smart (smarter than any breed except for maybe a border collie, which is not what you'd be looking for), do not shed, and are wonderful, friendly, loving companions for adults and for children.  By nature they are loyal, sweet, and docile and contrary to popular belief, are not naturally yappy or high-strung (though they can become that way, if, for example, they have a particularly anxious owner).  While being too smart can be challenging, like a PP suggested, the miniature size is a lot easier to handle in that way than a standard, and gets plenty of stimulation from a few romps outside and/or a daily walk, as long as they are getting plenty of companionship.

I come from a lifelong poodle family and really, I'm biased, but I think they are the perfect family dog.  What can be better than a smart, sweet dog that doesn't shed?  (The one drawback to not shedding is that they do require lots of grooming... but I will take that over a doggy-haired house any day.)  [/quote]

As the pp who keeps mentioning the possibility of understimulated dogs getting neurotic, I actually agree with this poster. Miniature poodles are great with kids - and, unlike full size standard poodles or labradoodles, don't need as much physical stimulation and seem to do well as long as there is plenty of social interaction for them.

The only caveat is that they are not dogs that should be left alone in the house for 8 hours a day - if that's what you need definitely get a bulldog. It will take a bulldog seven of the eight hours to figure out you're gone ;-)[/quote]

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