Originally Posted by SunQuilts
Asking advice here. I can tell there are lots of dog lovers on this board. So here is my question. After losing our sweet Chow last year (he was 15 and we had had him since he was 6 weeks old), I am ready to get another dog. But which kind? I want a medium size dog -40 to 50 pounds tops - not terribly particular about the breed. Also I want an older dog - I figure he will have to put up with my age related aches and pains so I should be willing to put up with his. And besides I am not up to a puppy or very young dog's energy level. I have looked at the English springer spaniel rescue group and kind of like their looks. Any thoughts?
May I suggest a rescue Greyhound? They are wonderful dogs, happy to finally have a home where they can be spoiled and they are very quiet. Some folks think they require lots of exercise but my Jenny B who passed was more then content to curl up into a tiny ball on the couch and go for short walks.
Most Greyhounds aren't noisy dogs either but they are not "protection" dogs. They love everyone. Oh, and though they are tall, they are not heavy. Well compaired to a Poodle I guess they are but I prefer a dog I can see and one that won't trip me up.