are in the Top 10 of intelligent dogs.
But boy they look absolutely ridiculous - especially when people shave them. Which you might have to do for these HOT summers we get now.

Plus - with intelligent dogs, you have to give them a lot of stimulation and attention or they get gnarly and snappy like a ADHD kid.

When a Dog shakes its head - it's disagreeing with you. Strange but true.

are not great pets to have for kids. Very nippy and of low temperament. Good for adults and farm work.

Small dogs can tend to be 'noisy' barkers and very 'nippy' to visitors at first. if family is rushing around in house, they can get tripped over - when seeking attention. Because small - they have an insecurity for attention.

are a major problem. They may have some advantages compared to dogs. But they are the major cause of Dogs barking at night. Plus when Cats roam at night (killing native animals) - they cost you heaps in Vet bills from all the bite and scratch tears from fights.

There is a popular breed of cat going around. I forget the name of them - but they are 80% indoor cats and lazy. Nothing more than a piece of furniture you feed and feed the Vet.

Get a Medium sized Dog. Sprint is right - get a Dog that you and your Hubby would like. The kids will still warm to it ...for a few weeks. But as it grows, they will find their pace with the dog and appreciate it's company.
Nothing worse than little white fluffy dogs that leave hairs all over the car seats - very difficult to get out (from experience) even with a vacuum.



Everyone tells me that a (herd) Dog is the one most suited to me. Very independent dog. Famed for saving Penguins on islands. Might give it a try one day.
ATM - I'm looking after my mate's while he is in Antarctica.

I like too. Water-resistant coat. Can dive down 5m underwater. Great for Swimmers, Beach-goers and Snorkelers.

If you have a small backyard over there in Huongville and live in a Block House or Unit. Then a 'small' dog is your go.

If you have a decent size yard - then go for Medium Size dog.

You can't afford a 'large' dog. Eats/poos a lot! 
They need Rural or very large (old style plots) backyards.

I think you should come back to us Lisa when you have decided on a breed. We might have some good input for your choice.

...there is also the . Absolutely fantastic dogs for first timers 

Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8^th, 2017 at 8:30pm:


Bad breath eh.......

Fuzzball wrote on Nov 9^th, 2017 at 8:06am:



Yep.

And heartache .....

https://amp.abc.net.au/article/9128688

A Melbourne family has been left "heartbroken" after their eight-week-old labrador puppy, Sasha, was stolen during a burglary in the city's north-east.

Police said the family returned to their home on Croydon Hills Drive in Croydon Hills on Monday morning to discover it had been broken into.

After a frantic search around the home, the family was upset to find Sasha missing.

Owner Elena Sardi said the family of three had only had the dog for one week, but in that time her four-year-old daughter Maia had become "inseparable" from the puppy.

"I was heartbroken, I'm still shaking … we are really sad," she said.

"Even though it's a short period of time it's enough to get attached and feel part of the family.

Police said they believed the burglary took place between 9:30am and 11:30am, when Ms Sardi had left the house to take her daughter to see a doctor.

The puppy was in the family's backyard at the time it went missing, but police said it was unlikely it escaped on its own.

A number of items including a laptop, iPad and jewellery were also stolen, police said.

Ms Sardi said the puppy had a medical condition, and the family had put up posters around the area in the hope the dog would be returned.

"I don't care about the rest but the dog, we want her home as soon as possible," she said.

More info/pics in above link...

Looks like that Pup has become 'Greyhound' training meat.
Let alone fodder for a local Pitbull.
Out in Rural areas - there are plenty of small wallabies and kangaroos to be fed live to these breeds.
Which they do.

Betya the dog got a nice bowl of 'Lucky Dog' to chow into.