breed

[wolf_Q]

Perhaps this website will help? It lists rescue organizations (you can look by breed) located in the UK. http://www.dogpages.org.uk/
They also have a forum (like this one) http://www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/in...p?showforum=12

[Savage Destiny]

My first thought is American Pit Bull Terrier. Active but not too much, shorthaired, 35-50lbs. The only downside to a Pittie is the predjudice you'd have to deal with, and the bans in some areas.

Aussie Cattle Dogs are ACTIVE. They are the type which need loads and loads of exercise.

A Samoyed also sounds good for you, if you're definetly willing to put in the grooming time. They cna be awfully stubborn though.

[angelbow20]

i would say golden retreivers i have 2 and they are very active and smart and great dogs...they are so freindly. my 3 yr old son can lay on top of my male golden and he never once growled or barked at him and the other is sooo active and loves to play fetch and loves balls and running.

[Suki Wingy]

I'm thinking you want to look in the herding (pastoral) group and Sporting group. Just to name one, Bouvier des Flandres are very good dogs, a good deal of grooming is required though. Vizslas also come to mind.

[Genny]

What about a collie? They are herding dogs, and are active, but can also be very sweet and calm.

[*iluvskipper*]

well even tho goldens are usually a little bit bigger than what you're looking for, i think that a golden retriever would definately be one to think about