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?
Having had one, I'd say keep looking. Spaniels have a tendency to become nasty. I never believed this until it happened to ours. He would literally visciously attack our Weimeraner who was the sweetest couch potato ever, and even went after my husband. We found a different home for that one. (the spaniel, not the husband).
We are totally in love with our Spinone, although he's bigger than what you're looking for (over 120).
The dog show is on Thursday after the parade - check it out and see who pulls at your heartstrings. Check out a book from the library and study the breeds you're thinking of - many of them have great details about temperment, size, needs, etc.