Please help!

[Whisk_Luva]

Yep! I know all about there exercing stuff!

My mum still seems to think that kc spaniels are yappy...

Anyone else tell me anything aobut them?

Any other good breeds?

[Whisk_Luva]

Dont even go there

We know of many yappy bichons

[Miss Z]

Any gundog or working breed will be quite hyper as they were bred to run or hunt! CKC spaniels are nice dogs, although all the ones I have known were prone to weight gain and had heart and breathing difficulties in their twilight years.

I too recommend rescuing, perhaps for your first dog it would be best to find yourself a nice crossbreed. They are generally longer-lived than purebreds and come in a huge variety! When you see unwanted animals every week like I do and a few other people on these boards (such as Krista, I know she's a volunteer too ) you realise just how important rescuing is. Plus, you'll save yourself a lot of money by rescuing, pedigree pups can start from £600 and up, whereas you can get yourself a lab from a shelter for about £100.

[theterrierman]

How about an English Bulldog? They aren't much for training, but they're not huge pullers like Goldens, definitely not hyper, and don't have much of a prey drive save for cats. They're also very tolerant family pets and extremely loving. They are some fugly little dogs though.

[Miss Z]

How about an English Bulldog? They aren't much for training, but they're not huge pullers like Goldens, definitely not hyper, and don't have much of a prey drive save for cats. They're also very tolerant family pets and extremely loving. They are some fugly little dogs though.

Ah yes, just as I logged off PT yesterday I remembered bulldogs. They are very affectionate and loyal dogs with a laid-back attitude.We had one in the shelter not so long ago, he was a special needs bullie, and he was one of the sweetest and gentlest dogs I have come across to date.

[Whisk_Luva]

Mum Hates them. I dont know why.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Bichons aren't at all yappy if brought up properly and trained right. I love them. Perhaps a miniature Poodle? Very similar to Bichons I think (well, the ones I've met have been), and again, not at all yappy if raised properly.

What breeds does your family like though, aside from the English Cocker?