Decided Against Getting The Puppy...

[ramanth]

Yep! Them Aussies are nippers. I'm so happy Kia doesn't have that trait from the ACD in her.

Happy to hear you got to test the puppy on a trial basis. Sounds like an adult dog is definitely the way to go. The one you posted is gorgeous. Hope it all works out!

[JenBKR]

J-Ball is such a cutie! I think an adult dog is the way to go for you. Labs and goldens are usually very good with kids - I grew up with a lab/golden mix who was very laid back (she was already around 7 or 8 years old when we got her though, I don't know if she was wild when she was younger), but she was so good with my sister and I. Maybe try to find one that has already been in a home with kids. Good luck, and keep us updated

[K9soul]

I think you are making a good decision. J-Ball is so handsome! Would you get to meet him beforehand? He looks like a sweetheart. Good luck

[Logan]

As a mom of Golden Retrievers, I have to tell you that my experience is that they are the MOST gentle of all breeds. I'm so happy that there will be a little GR mixed in with your new baby. You are sensible and making good decisions. You have 100% of my support.

Logan

[cyber-sibes]

Yup, have to agree, goldens are about the MOST mellow dogs I've seen. The ones we see at the dogpark are such sweetie pies! An adult dog is a good choice, at least you know how his personality is. And good luck with that sweet boy you posted - he's a nice looking fellow, and he looks smart, too.