Lost my Doberman about 1 1/2 years ago, best dog and companion animal I ever had.
Don't really want to relive the teething of a Doberman, that has to be contained inside during cold or heat so excluding them this go-round for the sake of my house and camper.
I want an animal that will be around awhile, While I love a great dane, I can't suffer another attachment that only lives 8-10 years. This also excludes Doberman, German Shepard, Rottweiler and Chesapeake retrievers, All of which I've had in younger years. (kids got custody of Rotty in divorce)
Thinking I would like a Golden or Irish setter, but I've heard they don't adapt to frequent change, and I travel a LOT for work. (42+ weeks a year on average)
Not convinced I want a Lab or Springer spaniel, I want one not afraid of water, but also not so hard- headed they HAVE to be in it if they see it. (camper living is not always dog-bath friendly) Plus I don't want my truck to smell like wet dog forever.
Tiny yappy rodent sized things are not dogs in my opinion, I despise my wife's Yorkie. Total pain in my ... yeah.
So, Aunt had a Cocker Spaniel when we were kids, ( she is 3 years older than I) and that was a cool dog. Thinking about this breed nostalgically, have not been around one in about 40 years. Seen one King Charles Cavalier about the same size, but I am not willing to drop $2k on a puppy.
No experience with Beagles other that listening to them baying, not too fond of that actually.
Pedigree and papers mean less than nothing to me, I want a female and she will be fixed at first heat. I don't want the drama associated with breeding and interlopers hanging around. And definitely will not tolerate a male hiking his leg in my house. Puddles are one thing, cleaning upholstery is another. Besides, I've got four daughters, six granddaughters and a wife. I'm used to being around em, plus they seem to be more protective/attentive to the littler ones.
Looking for ideas on breeds and breeders within 100 miles of Augusta where I can go and study some pups and see if we connect. Again, not worried or interested in papers, Not going to be shown or bred. Would consider mixes to a point, but not the 'designer mutts'.
Ideally 25-50 lbs, little drooling if any, and tempered to take it as it comes without freaking out.
Really intrigued by Nic's little heeler, but I've not been around one for anything longer than a few minutes.
Really ready to fill the hole..
Don't really want to relive the teething of a Doberman, that has to be contained inside during cold or heat so excluding them this go-round for the sake of my house and camper.
I want an animal that will be around awhile, While I love a great dane, I can't suffer another attachment that only lives 8-10 years. This also excludes Doberman, German Shepard, Rottweiler and Chesapeake retrievers, All of which I've had in younger years. (kids got custody of Rotty in divorce)
Thinking I would like a Golden or Irish setter, but I've heard they don't adapt to frequent change, and I travel a LOT for work. (42+ weeks a year on average)
Not convinced I want a Lab or Springer spaniel, I want one not afraid of water, but also not so hard- headed they HAVE to be in it if they see it. (camper living is not always dog-bath friendly) Plus I don't want my truck to smell like wet dog forever.
Tiny yappy rodent sized things are not dogs in my opinion, I despise my wife's Yorkie. Total pain in my ... yeah.
So, Aunt had a Cocker Spaniel when we were kids, ( she is 3 years older than I) and that was a cool dog. Thinking about this breed nostalgically, have not been around one in about 40 years. Seen one King Charles Cavalier about the same size, but I am not willing to drop $2k on a puppy.
No experience with Beagles other that listening to them baying, not too fond of that actually.
Pedigree and papers mean less than nothing to me, I want a female and she will be fixed at first heat. I don't want the drama associated with breeding and interlopers hanging around. And definitely will not tolerate a male hiking his leg in my house. Puddles are one thing, cleaning upholstery is another. Besides, I've got four daughters, six granddaughters and a wife. I'm used to being around em, plus they seem to be more protective/attentive to the littler ones.
Looking for ideas on breeds and breeders within 100 miles of Augusta where I can go and study some pups and see if we connect. Again, not worried or interested in papers, Not going to be shown or bred. Would consider mixes to a point, but not the 'designer mutts'.
Ideally 25-50 lbs, little drooling if any, and tempered to take it as it comes without freaking out.
Really intrigued by Nic's little heeler, but I've not been around one for anything longer than a few minutes.
Really ready to fill the hole..