spiritdogs
Posted : 9/28/2006 6:58:09 AM
I think you've gotten good advice here about not getting a puppy. Parents often want to give them away when their kids get lazy about taking care of them...not saying you would, but as someone up the thread pointed out, pups can cut into your social life - big time.
The spaniels tend to be energetic, but mellow. A field spaniel or a boykin spaniel might be a good choice if you can afford one. Otherwise, I also think it's a nice idea to rescue a mellow older dog in the 3-5 year old category. They have a harder time finding homes than puppies do, so you could be saving a life.