So heres the deal, My mom had to have her dog put to sleep a few months ago due to some illnesses. She was a good little dog, Lahsa Apsa. And mom had her for 14 years, so she loved a long life. Anyway, mom's ready for another dog, she needs the companionship, plus she just loves dogs. I told her to get a Lab, as she loves my dog, but she doesnt want a big dog. She needs one thats easy to travel with in a car. So the rules are..no ankle bitters, no yappers, no barking all day long, no nasty habits, nasty drooling and no continuos biting. Plus has to be cute, like to play and extremely good with kids. Basically if they made Labs in about the 30 to 40 lb range, thats what I want to get her.

So I ask you, my fellow F150onliners...show me your midsize dogs that fit my description above. Give me some ideas.

Thanks
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What about an Austrailan Sheperd? We used to have one, and they are great.

 

Ever look into the French Bulldog?

My favorite type of small dog!

 

I know the English Bull are good pets too. They are lap dogs, and don't take kindly to exercise. Great for watching TV with you.

 

A rat terrier is an excellent small/medium sized dog. They are loving and very protective of their family. Companionship qualities are good. Mine is a very muscular dog and they can jump like a cat.

 

C0cker Spaniels usually get a bad rap, but I have had 2 over the past 17 years and both are/were excellent dogs. The first one was a male and he was very intelligent and obedient, he died about 3 1/2 years ago at the age of 13. The one we have now we rescued from the SPCA and while she was a little mischievous the first year she has settled down a lot. She isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer as far as being smart, but she is pretty! People always say how these dogs are yippy or not good with kids, but ours were never like that. A lot has to do with the way you train any dog. My parents have a Boston Terrier and he is very loyal to them but he is not my cup of tea.

Here is a pic of our current dog....

 

Go to the pound. That is the only place I will ever get an animal from any more. You would be surprised at the range of size and breeds there.

 

Man, that describes my dog to a TEE.

I can't see ever owning another breed after having a Rat. They are smart, they don't yap, and if you train them to be kennel dogs, they are never a problem. Great with the kids, and my little 14lb. dog hit the top of my 6' privacy fence in one jump when going after squirrels. (Sorry Rocky.)

By far the smartest breed I've ever seen too.

 

we just got a english pointer from the adopt a pet center 2 months ago. she is a good dog. dosent bark hardly at all. shes 30 lbs now at 6 months of age. the vet says she will be about 35 to 40 lbs and about half the size of a small lab. she loves poeple and are known to be people pleaseers.

 

Man, you gotta' be sorry you asked. All different answers, and it probably really doesn't help you that much, does it?

 

It's hard to beat a full-blooded mutt...

Save one at your local humane society. I'm thankful that we did...

 

I'll have to agree with thomasj on this one...Spaniels are a very loving dog. Uncle has one and that thing is so spoiled. Grandparents had a couple had a couple for years till they got hit. Most of the spaniels I've encountered have been very obedient and pretty smart. I have a C-Lab and that thing is very active and he want stay at home unless he is locked in the fence. Also have a Wiener/Fiest dog...VERY hyper. Always jumping and bitting. Still a good dog though...Fun to play with. Good Luck

 

GET A CAT!!!! Easy to transition too and very affectionate. Over time I've had nothing but goood things to say about my 2 kittens.

IMO, of course...

 

HAHA..well at least its giving me a few dogs to look at, that I may have past on before. No matter what, its going to be a hard decision. They're all cut and cuddely when thier puppies. Its 6 months to a year from now I need to worry about. I wish I could ne guarenteed a small female lab, like I had a while ago. One of the best dogs one could ask for, and she wasn't very big at all.

Mom's kind of a push over when it comes to puppies, so I'm sure she won't be mad if I bring home a cute Lab pup.......Would she


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A friend of mine has a championship bred lab. She weighs 48 pounds. Labs go from 50 -150. Get a small one.