Please help!

[Whisk_Luva]

LOL! We do to! We are looking at ex guide dogs at the mo! They also need loving homes. (also the guide dogs that never made the grade).

[Blue_Frog]

Maybe this might help a little bit?

http://animal.discovery.com/breedsel...lectorindex.do

Theres a survey thing that you can do a bunch of questions, and it can point you in the direction of some breeds that might fit into what your family is looking for. And, as said above, not -all- dogs will fit the characteristics of their breed, and there are always sweet dogs that need homes in shelters too -- keep looking, and you will find one that will fit your family Good Luck!

[Whisk_Luva]

Thank you so much! I wil ldo that now

[Genny]

I also hope you find a dog for you, your mom, family... I know there's a special dog out there for you guys Good Luck on your search!!

[Whisk_Luva]

That was interesting...... English cocker spaniel is 94% suited to my family... Golden retriever at 93% (there are some at higher levels but my mum doesnt like them much)

[Seravieve]

Since your mom and dad seem to have a lot of preferences and specifications for this dog that you all want.. why don't you have them do that quiz too? Have them each do it separately and see if there's a breed that scores high on all of your answers.

I'd also like to mention.. just go to the shelter and see who's available.. and quit worrying about the breed so much. Breed specifics do generally fit them but there are usually exceptions and to write a certain breed off because of 1 or 2 dogs is silly. Just go, see who's there.. see if your family likes them.. better take you mom AND dad.. since they seem to be rather picky.. and see if any one stands out.

Thats how we got our first two. Just went up and saw who was there.. and which one we liked the most.

*edit* I just finished it and at 99%.. was Boxer.. and we have lil Eli! =) Also Dalmatian at 98% and that was my first dog. So I'd say its pretty accurate...

[Whisk_Luva]

Well we have been to some shelters to look. Like I said nows the wrong time. We just want a rough idea to be honest on the breed. Just because a dog isnt a cocker spaniel or whatever doesnt mean we wont get it. All we want is a basic idea on what sort of dog to look out for.

[MyPetTherapyDogs]

Hi
I am a dog trainer, I have trained a few of these dogs all with wonderful temperaments. I think the breed may be well suited for your needs!

Here are the breed standards for the English Cocker Spaniel

http://www.akc.org/breeds/english_cocker_spaniel/
Also, try this link:

http://www.ecsca.org/rescuehome.html

As a shelter coordinator, I have to say that you just may walk into a shelter and fall in love with a dog that is just made for you too! Sometimes you just see a dog and know its the one for you!!

Rescue dogs are sooooooooo grateful!!!!!!!!!!!

The best bet is to go around and look, ask to see the dogs out of their cages and get an overview of their temperament.

Good luck to you in your search!!!
Susan