Please help!

[ParNone]

By the lead thing we mean kinda... the breed is usually good on the lead, like collies are big and bouncy so they often pull but a golden retriever isnt as bouncy so wouldnt pull as much.

I'm assuming since you didn't specify Border or Beardie etc., that you're referring to Rough and Smooth Collies... the Lassie type... Which are the ones usually referred to as just Collies.

In which case, you're characterization is way off. Hyper, Bouncy or heavy pullers would in no way describe a Collie. Since they're a herding breed they do need exercise, but I have no problem tiring my 2 Collies out with 5 mins of frisbee. They pace themselves exercise wise, so they could last a long time out in the field herding or walking with you, but frenetic, hyper, bouncy.. uh no.. they won't sustain that for long. I wish they would. I'd be up for longer the 5 mins of frisbee at a time, but it just isn't to be with a Collie.

As to pulling, they're a soft breed. Any resistance and they will stop what they're doing. So they're very easy to train to heel and are not known to be heavy pullers on the leash or even in games like tug of war. Very gentile. My 20Lb terrier can beat them out in tug and they out weigh him by 60+ Lbs.

Anywho, I'm in no way recommending a Collie to you, because based on other statements you've made in the thread, they'd be way too Barky for you. But for others who may be reading the thread, I didn't want them to go away with the wrong impression of Collies, generally speaking.

If you want a quiet, laid back breed, consider a Rescue Greyhound. They're known as the fastest Couch Potato.

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[K9soul]

Neither of my RB collies ever pulled. My golden, however, is another story .

[angelbow20]

how about a Newfie or swiss mountain dog I dont know if they are too hyper...boston terriers and bull dgos dont seem to hyper either... mix breeds are pretty good also! good luck

[Whisk_Luva]

I am generaly speaking about borders when I say hyper!

We know about the 40 mile per hour couch potatos (how they put it at our local shelter) We looked at some, but they were no good.

[luvofallhorses]

I am generaly speaking about borders when I say hyper!

We know about the 40 mile per hour couch potatos (how they put it at our local shelter) We looked at some, but they were no good.

no good? what do you mean by that?

[Whisk_Luva]

I dont know really. My mum doesnt feel confident with them. Also all the ones in the shelters tend to be abused or some big issue

[luvofallhorses]

I dont know really. My mum doesnt feel confident with them. Also all the ones in the shelters tend to be abused or some big issue

I volunteer at my local animal shelter and I work with abused dogs and ones that have "issues". it's not that hard to work with, honestly. you just have to have a lot of love to offer the dog and of course patience and the feeling that you gain the trust of a dog and are helping the dog overcome something horrible makes you feel good and even better when you find them a great home. Of course, the dog isn't going to get over it in one night, but you just have to be patient and gain the dog's trust and give the dog reassurance that nobody is going to hurt them again. IMO that wasn't a cool comment of you to say they aren't good enough.

[crow_noir]

What about a three legged dog? I heard that there is a rescue some where in Europe that takes in only dogs with less than four legs. There was an article last year talking about how these unfortunate pups are less likely to be adopted in Europe than in other animal loving countries. The way of thinking being that they are "broken." That's far from the truth and for many of them that is their only issue.

I had a three legged cat and let me tell you... she was the fastest cat i've even known.

I tried looking the rescue up online, but i have no idea what it's called and had no luck.

(Edit: after i had no luck trying to find that particular one then i searched the following.) I typed "Wiltshire dog rescue" into GoodSearch and came up with a lot of rescues. You could try contacting a few and let them know the situation. I'm sure they could help your family find the right dog.

I dont know really. My mum doesnt feel confident with them. Also all the ones in the shelters tend to be abused or some big issue