I think it's time for a new dog

[ctafoya]

It's been almost a year since I lost my super bad a$$ aggressive pug guard dog. He'd kill anything that got close to his toys or me. He was a monster.  I swore I'd never have another dog again, but I find myself alone a lot of the time and could use some company. I don't need a high energy dog. I rarely hunt birds and don't need a bird dog. I don't want a big dog; I'm a small dog guy as I don't like picking up turds bigger than I can push out. My wife is a gangster and wants a Malinois. I'd love one but we don't have the time to devote to one of those.  I'm thinking a healer. I had one when I was wrapping up 7th grade for the second time and it got hit by a truck when it was still a puppy. I had another one when I was studying at the University of New Mexico (GED program) that just disappeared. I'd like to have a loyal companion that isn't clingy or will eat me in my sleep.  Would this be the correct route, or should I look for something else? I've only had bad a$$ killer pug dogs for the last 25 years, so I don't know much about other sissy dogs. 

[wildwoody]

you shouldn't have waited this long. There's tons of cool dogs out there waiting for you love. Sucks they don't last longer

[ctafoya]

I'm a sissy when it comes to dogs. I can handle losing anything else. 

[Titanium700]

Yeah my buddy sure has gotten under my skin. 
can totally relate. 

[HyNoon]

Healers are really good dogs. I will get one of those again or a mini aussie if you want small dog.  Smart dogs that can listen and do what they are told. 

[PRDATR]

A friends daughter has a French Bulldog that is a few years old. Loves to play fetch and is super friendly.

[firstcoueswas80]

Get an Airedale. Several of us here have pups from John, who is a member here and has pups available ready to go. 

 

Mine is great. Will retrieve birds, and enjoys it, but isn't CRAZY like a hard-core bird dog. 

 

Chases after critters in the yard, but not so intense she will hurt herself. 

 

Content laying on the couch, but loves hiking for miles in coues country. 

[stanley]

So no big dog, then yes, a Heeler could be a good option!  
 

I’ve always been sort of a Vizsla snob. Just love the breed.  (Probably higher energy than you’re looking for, it sounds like.)  That being said, my GF has a Heeler that I’ve been spending a lot of time with camping/hiking/adventuring.  Nice medium-smallish size and great demeanor.  I’ve become a fan!  
 

Good luck in your search!  👊🏻

 

 

[Roofer Billy]

Heeler  for sure. 

 

[PRDATR]

My son has a Shedding Machine, I mean Blue Heeler.  He's no Skid Boot by a long shot but is friendly and at about 4 years old pretty mellow. His mother was a farm dog so no idea who the father was but he looks 100% Heeler.

[CatfishKev]

I vote for  Boston Terrier. I take Bucky with me glassing and hunting pretty often he is a really good dog.  He's good at picking up movement too, only downside is he loves chasing moo cows.  

But my favorite dog on my customer route is a heeler not a blue he's a red with bright blue eyes 

[idgaf]

[wildwoody]

All dogs are great is what were saying..

[oz31p]

My Airedale is a pretty good house dog and becoming a great bird dog. So much so wife wants a second one soon .  She’s intense when it time to be. 

and she’s really getting good at water retreating also

[GreyGhost85]

I’ve always been a big dog guy but our last two dogs have been corgis and i gotta admit, they’ve been dam good dogs. Just the right size, smart and the right amount of drive/chill.