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Pondering the possibility of getting a puppy. Not ready to take the plunge but the thought has been tickling the back of my brain for a while. We're both retired and have 40 acres of farm. I know several folks here have dogs that they are fond of. So, any suggestions as to breeds? Lab has crossed my mind, but not set.
We did have a dog a few years ago that was a stray. (Showed up covered in fire ant bites.) Gave it away after 6 months as it was just not a good fit. So I'm inclined to be cautious and thoughtful. I do realize that raising and training a dog is a significant commitment.
Current thinking is a medium sized breed (certainly big enough to not be coyote bait). Something that can be an indoor dog when we're in, and follow us around the farm (eventually) without being kept on a leash. Yes, that does take some training, as well as lots of socialization. Not looking for a guard dog, but we had a doberman as a kid that followed us everywhere.
We did have a dog a few years ago that was a stray. (Showed up covered in fire ant bites.) Gave it away after 6 months as it was just not a good fit. So I'm inclined to be cautious and thoughtful. I do realize that raising and training a dog is a significant commitment.
Current thinking is a medium sized breed (certainly big enough to not be coyote bait). Something that can be an indoor dog when we're in, and follow us around the farm (eventually) without being kept on a leash. Yes, that does take some training, as well as lots of socialization. Not looking for a guard dog, but we had a doberman as a kid that followed us everywhere.