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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]2 FT working parents, and 2 kids (11 and 13). We adopted a 2 YO hound/beagle mix about two years ago, and she has been the most amazing dog we could ask for. Totally chill, completely house trained, low key, friendly, and aside from some initial skittish behavior, never caused a single moment of trouble in her life. The kids adore her, we all walk her (DH does the early morning and late evening walks), MS DD, who gets home around 2:30 does the mid-day walk, and either ES DD or myself walk her one more time in the late afternoon, so she gets plenty of exercise. More importantly, this little stray mutt gets lots of love, a roof over her head and secure meals every day. What more could a dog ask for? The key for us was that she was being fostered with a family nearby, and [b]we had a chance to visit and meet her, and get a decent idea of her temperament/personality from the foster family. Otherwise it's a crap shoot - even regardless of the breeds "typical" traits, you could still end up with a dog that is snappy, or barks a lot, or is high-energy, neurotic, accident prone, all sorts of issues. Try to get to know the dog a bit before you adopt,[/b] so you can find one that fits your family and your lifestyle, and it is absolutely doable. Good luck![/quote]

This. Choose a dog out of the puppy stage and being fostered with a family. You will know what you are getting with no unpleasant surprises. Be clear that you are looking for a low-key dog, good dog for first time owners, etc., and rescues are very good about helping you find your match![/quote]

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