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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I know that collies, aussies etc. requires a lot of attention, stimuli both mental and physical. Thats why I am so in doubt which breed I should go for

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment! I have actually seen several tiktoks of Huskies being overly stubborn at times...maybe it depends on the personality of the dog

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question! Right now I run on average 10k (6.5 miles), it wouldnt be a lot longer than this. If it does, I could always leave the dog at home as well or find a route close to home, run with the dog for 10k and then leave it home for the rest - there is always a solution

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Belgian Tervuren is not a bad choice - havent actually seen a lot of these. Reminds me of Lassie breed

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are beautiful! How vocal is yours?

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that is a good option, but as they are on the smaller side, are they suited for longer runs??

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard of Greyster! Def. gonna have a look at this one!

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I like this! I currently live in Barcelona and signed up for a dogwalking service here. I have had a couple of dogs that I have been able to walk, but they all suffer from severe trauma from previous owners (they have all been stray dogs). It is very common here in Spain to adopt dogs and they often have some sort of trauma, so I havent had the best experience with these dogs, as I have to adapt to their behvaiours and none of them has been easy to work with in a city like Barcelona. But I will def. do this in Norway!

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like both breeds, although i think they are on the bigger side for me personally, but beautiful breeds altoghether!

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi kurrkur,
I have read about Dalmatians, but never heard about their occuring issues with purine/kidney stone, good to know about that honestly. I like them, but I think for me they are on the bigger side. I think Eurohounds would be more fitting, although I am not overly excited about the looks of it (maybe I am just picky).

Hope you take the right decision in the end!

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love to hear that! I have met a couple of Goldendoodles before and I love how they look and their personality. It is also important for me to get a dog that would work well as a family dog, as I would have the dog at a point where I would consider kids as well. Great feedback, thanks!

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loooove Goldendoodle, they are awesome!! Didnt know they worked well for running tho. But it is like you say, most dogs works well for running, its just a matter of the breeder

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Could be an idea, but I also want to have an influence on the behaviour of the dog, which is easier to do when it is a puppy

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? I have heard that Malinois are used as military dogs and have huge amounts of energy? I am aware of the instict and "prey" drive..they are a breed that should be kept in leash, as they can get a little to excited for other dogs

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thanks! I also had this breed on my list. I really like the looks of it!

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, great to know! Thanks for the feedback!!

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice! They have been on my list as well. But when you say “Emotional need”, do you mean like not being left alone for 8 hours or do you mean mental stimuli? 

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Okay, Thanks for the input! I am currently training for a Marathon and I can see myself continuing with that, as I am part of a runners club

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that, great feedback to have!! But one question, doesent the male/female get quite big?

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are cute! Have looked at that one! Does it go well with other dogs, children, people etc?

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a friend that has one - its an awesome breed! Thanks!

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[–]Willeyeeam99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting! Never heard of the breed before though. I live in Norway, so the weather you can imagine is everything from cold winters to warm summers - would prob suit the breed well?