Our next dog

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I was thinking about what our next dog would be. I am searching for the perfect dog, which I will be showing. I would love to rescue a dog but I have been researching and hoping I could show my own dog someday so I'd need a purebred. I want a dog I can go swimming with and a dog that is active and playful. I'd like a one person dog just for me. I don't have much time for grooming and would perfer a short haired dog that does not need much grooming. I dispize professinol groomers because I have seen a dog being abused by one, I would only let my dogs go to a groomer I knew well, and would much perfer grooming my dog myself. I would really like a dog that didn't bark much because I cannot handle much barking. I want a dog that would guard me wherever I went like a bodyguard. A dog that is reliable off leash would be awesome for me. Drool is fine with me, I wouldn't mind it, but definetly not too much of it. The dog will be around kids often. I was thinking of a Lab but any other options? Thanks and I hope I can get some help from some of these dog experts here !

[wolfsoul]

Let's narrow it down even more! Lol, makes it easier.

-how much shedding and grooming can you handle? Would you mind a dog that needs to be professionally groomed?
-What size?
-How much barking can you handle? Do you want a watchdog or guard dog?
-Do you want a dog that is reliable off-leash?
-Can you deal with tons of drool?
-Is it going to be around kids often?

Nothing else I can think of lol

[dab_20]

I agree, you need to tell us certain things like wolfsoul said.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Yep, definitely need more info Also, is there a certain group you like (Working, sporting etc.)?? Not sure if that'll help us or not, but it might.

[Alysser]

I agree with wolfsoul. We need more info and you have to make sure you can handle the dog you get.

[BC_MoM]

From what information you gave, I would suggest a Labrador. But you have a family right now, don't you? So, I don't suggest a one person dog..

[Kfamr]

The things you listed, IMO, depend on the individual dog. I know dogs who are "known" to love water that HATE water - and dogs that are "known" to hate water that LOVE water.

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I added the information.

From what information you gave, I would suggest a Labrador. But you have a family right now, don't you? So, I don't suggest a one person dog..

What I meant by that is a dog that really only likes going on walks and hanging out with me, if that was what you meant then sorry

[Alysser]

I don't really know. Newfoundlands like swimming and were bred to! Aren't barkers. They are amazing amazing with children and extremely loyal. But they drool alot and the grooming I hear is extensive.

[Sevaede]

*super hero music* Time to consult... The Complete Encyclopedia of Dogs (which I really do have, so I will. it might take a while, though.)!

[wolfsoul]

How about a doberman?

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How about a doberman?

Ooooo I never considered that but when it comes to mind it sounds perfect

[BC_MoM]

Any dog will bond quickly to a single person, really.. Mickey used to be so attached to my younger sister, but eventually I was the one who started working with him, walking and playing with him so I became his Mommy.. that's all you really gotta do to make create a special bond with your dog!

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Any dog will bond quickly to a single person, really.. Mickey used to be so attached to my younger sister, but eventually I was the one who started working with him, walking and playing with him so I became his Mommy.. that's all you really gotta do to make create a special bond with your dog!

Thank you

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

A Doberman would probably be alright, but I don't know many that enjoy water (I know atleast 30...maybe 3 enjoy water). They also need a lot of training and socializing, as do all dogs but it concerns me a bit as I know you're having troubles with Buddy (I do understand you're working with him though!). Good luck in your search Dobermans also have sight hound bred into them, so 100% reliable off leash in an unfenced area could be a problem, but I do know plenty who are reliable.