Choosing a dog

[bobbarley]

We can't make our minds up between a Beagle or Labrador. Any suggestions? We ruled out a Cockapoo because they look too girly 

[murraymint]

Was never a "big" dog fan, but we got a lab and now I love all big dogs! I guess it's fear of the unknown.

Here's darcey



I vote Labrador. My mate has a beagle and it's nuts. I like labs because there a bit more chilled out 

[VW BUSH]

I'd go lab out of the two, remember not to let it get fat as fat labs get sick and expensive more so than some breeds

[barrym381]

get a boxer they are great dogs 

[paultownsend]

Remember beagles and labs are both working dogs. And it's hard to shake the instinct.
I know of two beagles and there both yappy little things. As soon as they get a scent they are off.

I used to be genuinely scared of dogs. But it was a dog Labrador and golden retriever that made me fall in love.

Do not underestimate how much exercise they need. We now have a cavalier King Charles b!tch. She needs 30 minutes twice a day and a few hours at weekends. A lab can double that.

When we can fit one in the house, we will be getting her a golden retriever sister

Please consider dogs trust etc to rehome. Having a pup is a lovely idea but there are so many needy dogs looking for a good home.

Good luck. I can't imagine my life without a dog now.

[bobbarley]

Don't worry we're aware.  I grew up with a Springer Spaniel, and my girlfriend had a Border Collie.  We'r both very experienced with dogs 

We're choosing a puppy as we have a 2 year old and want the opportunity for her to grow up with the dog, as well as train the dog to be accepting of her.  We volunteer at a local dog home, so try to do our bit when we can.

[nhop10]

My old boss used to have a beagle and it was an absolute nightmare!! Beautiful looking and very clever but the most disobedient dog in the world. Then again i am sure you could train it up just fine.

[paultownsend]

I'v been told then! Lab or golden retriever

[Diamond Hell]

Beautiful looking and very clever but the most disobedient dog in the world.

clever and disobedient are often the same thing in the canine world. 

A beagle and a lab are two quite different dogs, why have you narrowed it down to those two?

I suspect you've already checked, but it's worth having a rummage through the interweb for undesireable traits that have been developed by the Kennel Club's eugenics-like breeding policies.

[VW BUSH]

What you want is Staffy/Pit cross if you live in a council or ex council place