Good for you that you are planning on rescuing! I am not sure what to recommend. Collies and GSD's make great pets. There are so many I can name! Sometimes it is best to go to a shelter and see which dog just seems right for you. Or you might be like me, who was also a first time dog owner, and make sure you get the right breed for you.

When I was searching for a dog breed, I took this quiz at Animal Planet. It gave me an idea on what kind of dogs to look for. You can check it out here.

There are others if you want to double check. Good luck and keep us updated!

- don't forget about mixes Petfinder.org is great too. -