Anonymous wrote:A small dog would be a good choice. We got an english labrador and she's amazing & sweet, but we don't let her on the couch and she needs big walks every day. I often think a small dog would have been better for us. Just make sure to get a lazy breed, unless you are active, in which case never mind

yes! My neighbors constantly have to walk their labs. At least an hour a day.

My small dog is very enjoyable. Loves playing fetch and can still be high energy, it just comes in spurts. He's 100% content to be a couch potato with me. Large dogs aren't willing to be low energy unless they're older. Small dogs are also "stupider" which means they're easily entertained. My parents and inlaws large dogs need lots of stimulation and entertainment. And if they don't get it they get themselves into trouble.

Anonymous wrote:How about Poodle?

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He is super cute! I don't find most poodles very cute but I like the mixes and this one seems like he has some other breed in there.

A small dog would be a good choice. We got an english labrador and she's amazing & sweet, but we don't let her on the couch and she needs big walks every day. I often think a small dog would have been better for us. Just make sure to get a lazy breed, unless you are active, in which case never mind

How about Poodle?

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I know you said a 30-50lb dog, but I've had many, many awesome, child loving, small dogs through the years. It's all about how you raise them. We feel that a <15lb dog fits in better with our family and is easier to travel with.

OP here thank you! All really good suggestions - wouldn't have thought of many of these.

Heinz 57 from the pound

Standard Schnauzer?

I have a cockapoo. She came out on the small side (13-15 lbs) but there are bigger ones. I think she comes from a mini poodle on the poodle side.

She has hair rather than fur so doesn't trigger allergies in people who are allergic to dogs. She's very much a people pleaser. I would say she likes to play and is alert and active, but not hyper. She is happy to cuddle when we're on the couch or in bed. Easily trained. Concerned when kids (even kids not her own) cry and has to go check on them.

We have a cavachon. Hypoallergenic and very kid friendly.

Newfie not Newbie...I made a typo there. As in Newfoundland dog.

http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/newfoundland/

I 100% recommend getting a huge Newfie. Newbies are THE nanny dogs. They are the nanniest of nanny dogs. Plus they are adorable and loving and will let your kids pull their ears. Get one!!

My parents have a wheaten. I'm not a fan. He's very high strung, doesn't like children (they don't have any though), and has lots of weird OCD quirks. He's also too smart which gets him into a lot of trouble. Can't entertain himself easily either because he's so smart.

I don't really have a good suggestion though that's in the 30-50lb range.

Yes, post in the Pets forum...you'll get more replies.

We are in the early stages of looking for a dog. I have some allergies so I had been looking at the poodle mixes but have been reading quite a bit about them being a bit crazy and hyper (goldendoodles and labradoodles). Also holy expensive.

Here is what we are looking for - medium size (30-50lb maybe?), non/low shed, family friendly dog. I'm a SAHM so I'm here for walks throughout the day. We have a 3 and 6 year old so obviously good with kids and don't want anything too hyper or barky. Came across the Wheaten Terrier but read they can become dog aggressive and will take off with no leash?

Any suggestions?