Picking a dog-

[Not Afraid]

If allergies are a problem, there are quite a few dogs that have hair instead of fur and product fewer problems for the allergy-prone. There's a decent list here. Of that list, I'm partial to the Westies, Wheatons, Basinjis (who don't bark), and Schnausers.

I'm not a poodle fan. They always seem to be the most annoying dogs I take care of. Spaniels come in a close second. But, again, it's not a universal thing. My cockapoo is about the cutest thing on the planet, but she's one bad dog at times. She's got the attention span of a toothpick.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I'm not a poodle fan. They always seem to be the most annoying dogs I take care of.

Thus, poodle mix. Labradoodles (Lab/Poodle mix) have become very popular recently (and they're adoreable).

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I'm not a poodle fan. They always seem to be the most annoying dogs I take care of.

Well, I grew up with a poodle. She was a great dog, smart and never missed a damn thing in the neighborhood. We grew up together (had her as a puppy) and she was always fun, playful and a great watchdog. We never had an incident of biting any other kid in the neighborhood. She was a toy poodle size and was really a whole lot of fun.

My dear friend Xian has a poodle (named Garbo) and Garbo is a lovely poodle. But she is of the high strung variety and, bless her heart, she's a dunderhead.

Your Mileage May Vary, of course, as does NA's. I love poodles.