What breed of dogs are comparable to Golden Retrievers and labs in personality?
truebluewolf asked:
I love Golden Retrievers but I would like to get into another breed. My mother in law has labs so I would like something different. I don’t care if it is a small dog or a big dog but I love the personality of Golden and I can not find a dog that is as perfect as a Golden. I want it to be good with kids and all people and other animals, dogs and cats alike. I want it to be loving and loyal and very playful. I want it to be sweet and gentle. Is there such a dog?
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I love Golden Retrievers but I would like to get into another breed. My mother in law has labs so I would like something different. I don’t care if it is a small dog or a big dog but I love the personality of Golden and I can not find a dog that is as perfect as a Golden. I want it to be good with kids and all people and other animals, dogs and cats alike. I want it to be loving and loyal and very playful. I want it to be sweet and gentle. Is there such a dog?
April 4th, 2009 at 2:28 am
Shiba Inu…google ‘em
April 7th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Boxers are also great dogs with families and kids. They tend to be full of energy and require a strong and disciplined owner as they tend to always want to push the button and play a ton!
April 9th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Yes its called a well bred, well trained, and socialized dog. All that you described are not breed specific entirely but the result of good breeding, training and socialization.
April 10th, 2009 at 12:53 am
No other dog is comparable to a Golden’s personality! Of course, I am very biased as I own 7 of them! lol
April 13th, 2009 at 4:17 am
I agree- there is NO better dog than a Golden! I have a yellow lab and a Malamute/terrier mix right now, but my Golden was THE best dog ever! My 2nd favorite is the West highland White Terrier
April 14th, 2009 at 1:07 am
Yup, Golden’s and Labs have pretty amazing personalities. Have you thought about a Flat Coated Retreiver? They are a very happy breed, with a fun personality and are very loyal!
April 14th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
BEAGLE they are the best!!!!
April 16th, 2009 at 5:55 am
Any of the sporting breeds have good temperaments .. .just step down in size.
April 19th, 2009 at 11:20 am
I love goldens. There are several different breeds of retrievers (Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Flat-Coat Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retrievers, Curly Coated Retrievers), although I’ve only owned regular old golden retrievers, so I couldn’t tell you what the other breeds are like. If you find a breeder of one of those breeds in your area, see if you can meet the adult dogs and evaluate their personality.
April 19th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
newfoundland. they are big dogs, but they are very loving, loyal, and gentle- especially with kids. they love to play too, with other dogs and humans.