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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is no one breed that is all of that.  Not sure which (if any) of the attributes are qualities that you can live with and which are absolute deal breakers for you.

It would be helpful if you could list your top 10 attributes from most important to least important.  [/quote]

OP here. Dealbreakers: neurotic, hyper, destructive, noisy, aggressive (to dogs or people).

Basically need a calm dog that, as an adult, can handle being alone for 6-8 hour stretches, will mostly lie down quietly while indoors, and will not snarl, lunge at or bite other dogs or people. Prefered size 20-45 pounds.[/quote]

Have not had one myself but I think the good ok lab fits the bill.

Also I repeat my suggestion of standard poodle. I am leaning that way myself, had a wonderful one growing up. Just miss the antics and fierce looks of the boxer I lost a few years ago.[/quote]

Labs are nearly always above 45 pounds.

They can also be slobbery, gassy and Houdini, all of which were on OP's lengthy list. And many can be too strong for a 10-12-year-old to control on a leash, but that can definitely be solved with training.

Above all, they are too good for people like OP who clearly think they want a dog but really don't.[/quote]

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