minilmuffin
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My partner and I have been thinking about getting a dog for some time. We're both big dog lovers but have had different 'family' dogs in the past. He has always had Labs, while we've always had Springer Spaniels.
He's met our current family dog and really likes her, so he's definitely considering one for us. Our neighbours have a lovely Lab and we've dog sat for him before. I've always found he really irritates my asthma and associated allergies, so I'm reluctant to get a Lab. My boyfriend thinks it's all in my head and (I assume) suspects I'm making it up so we have to get a Springer.
Does anyone know if Labs cause more allergies than Springers? What about Golden Retrievers? I really like them too but am afraid I'd be just as sensitive to them.
What is your experience with Labs and children? I have heard they are prone to snapping and am concerned. Our Springers have always been so gentle with children, so I'm much more comfortable with them as a family dog. I have read and heard that Retrievers are patient with children, but does anyone have any real experience.
(Obviously I would never leave a child alone with a dog, but I like to know as much as possible about the general temperament of the dog before making a decision.)
Thanks.
He's met our current family dog and really likes her, so he's definitely considering one for us. Our neighbours have a lovely Lab and we've dog sat for him before. I've always found he really irritates my asthma and associated allergies, so I'm reluctant to get a Lab. My boyfriend thinks it's all in my head and (I assume) suspects I'm making it up so we have to get a Springer.
Does anyone know if Labs cause more allergies than Springers? What about Golden Retrievers? I really like them too but am afraid I'd be just as sensitive to them.
What is your experience with Labs and children? I have heard they are prone to snapping and am concerned. Our Springers have always been so gentle with children, so I'm much more comfortable with them as a family dog. I have read and heard that Retrievers are patient with children, but does anyone have any real experience.
(Obviously I would never leave a child alone with a dog, but I like to know as much as possible about the general temperament of the dog before making a decision.)
Thanks.