Please help!

[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

[Whisk_Luva]

Thank you so much!

So do you think English Cockers suit our family?

Also how easy is it to train a puppy because we often have puppies in our local shelters!?!

[Whisk_Luva]

I have done lots of research... its still not deffo we are getting a dog but its looking likely. Our Gardens being properly fenced next week

[crow_noir]

I have done lots of research... its still not deffo we are getting a dog but its looking likely. Our Gardens being properly fenced next week

[luvofallhorses]

Also how easy is it to train a puppy because we often have puppies in our local shelters!?!

take the puppy to obdience classes. and that should help A LOT! good luck!

[Hellow]

What kind of dog are you getting. If you havent decided yet, look up a Bernese Mountain Dog.

[Whisk_Luva]

Ok I will look them up. It is unlikely we will get a puppy but there were some cocker spaniel puppies in our local shelter last week so its just on the off chance that happens around the time we might get a dog.