Which dog to get??

[Phil]

I have had my eye this breed for some time. I think you can eliminate the gay factor with this one. It also meets your other criteria.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon


http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/wirehair...inggriffon.htm

[Barracuda]

you do realize that poodles were a hunting dog ? LOL

[ROEBUCK]

Thanks for the replies with input guys, I like the spaniels as they don't shed (as much) as the others, seems like the temperment is good as well, will have to do some research. Theres so many breeds but I want one thats "sporting" if you know what I mean.

SPANIELS ARE GREAT, GOOD HUNTING DOGS AND VERY AFECTIONATE WITH THE FAMILY

[30-378-magnum]

why not get rid of kids problem solved

[betteroffishing]

boxers make great family pets. loyal to the end and quick to take to training.

[Sasquatch]

I'll second the vote for Griff.

German Wirehairs don't shed either and are great gun dogs.

[Marc]

you do realize that poodles were a hunting dog ? LOL

I'll second that, when Marshall was doing his juniors there was a standard poodle in the mix of dogs and she was bang on the mark every time. Nothing wrong with a poodle, and poodles don't shed.

[black 'n blue]

Poodles are ghey, get a bluetick.

[Barracuda]

Yup that hound will make a heck of a good retreiver and low maintanance dog

forget a hound if you want an easy dog to deal with, we have one that fetches but if something grabs her nose For Get It!.

Spanials are great dogs if from good blood , it fits the size requirements and they can be trained to track almost everything.

I think that there are many breeds that fit your criteria as long as they are from good blood and you do your part with the training.

[betteroffishing]

you doing your part on the training is vital. the kids want a dog but you dont. sounds like a dog not worth having because, at the end of the day the job will be yours. just my 2 c , not a judgement at all.