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[quote=Anonymous]I would recommend a calm larger breed or a medium-sized dog for a first time owner. If you don’t know how to train your animal and make yourself dominant, a large dog is harder to physically control. Even a good natured dog can be difficult because they go running up to someone to pet them and knock them down out of happiness and excitement. When we researched breeds when we had a cat, a Portuguese Water Dog was a good fit, and they don’t shed so it’s easier to keep up with dog hair (although they need grooming). A Goldendoodle is also pretty adaptable. We just got a Miniature Goldendoodle and he’s been great. A couple of people I know got Sheepadoodles and they’re great dogs (they both went to Deb’s Doodles in VA). Don’t let the poodle side scare you. Poodles are great family dogs. Our Goldendoodle looks and acts a lot more like a Golden, just smaller and with wavy hair.

A responsible breeder of any breed should know how to match you with a puppy, and a rescue should give you an idea of temperament before you adopt. Don’t get too attached to a particular breed, just get the dog that fits your lifestyle. Get one that’s not an Alpha, because they tend to be a bit easier to train. Dogs are individuals. You can get a breed and it can act nothing like you expect so a rescue may be a better bet for you.

My sister had an Akita/German Sheppard mix that was an absolutely wonderful dog. She wasn’t a strong owner when she walked him one day someone came up to let him.....he bit the guy’s leg. So, he was taken away. They kept him for a while and deemed him not dangerous and gave him back with a bunch of rules. Anyway, at some point my Mom had to take him.

I think you’ll be fine with any breed because you’re doing your research. Good luck![/quote]

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