Originally posted by sweet_stormy
what type of dog breed usually goes best with an English Springer Spaniel, little kids, and other animals? my family is thinking about getting another dog and we dont know what type to get. plz help!
You and your family should do some research on different breeds before just going out and getting one.

If you decide to get a dog as a puppy, be prepared for chewing, digging, and all the little puppy antics. It's a lot of work.

Golden Retrievers are good family dogs, but believe it or not they do have some draw-backs. For instance, some could have high prey drives, like I've seen. My Daisy [Golden Retriever] for one, I would NEVER trust alone with my cockatiel or hamster.

Grooming is another. Be prepared to invest on trips to the groomers every so often, and brushing a couple times a week; more during shedding seasons.

Another is exercise. They need a sufficient amount of exercise, so if you or your family are the type who aren't very active, I really wouldn't suggest a Golden. I go jogging with Daisy a couple times a week, and she gets regular walks.

Another is attention. Like all dogs, you can't leave them alone in the backyard and expect them to thrive. They need something to do; whether that's taking walks, going to the dog park, beach, playing fetch, etc.

Golden Retrievers are prone to heart, eye, thyroid, hip, epilepsy, elbow, and hip problems. If you do decide to get a Golden Retriever, make sure the breeder [if you do decide to go to a breeder] has all the necessary health clearances.

But, besides all of that, they're great dogs, obviously.

That's all just off the top of my head.. so, if you have any other questions, you can post them here, or reach me by PM.