I need help finding a dog breed that both my boyfriend and I would love?

If you are in the US I suggest a visit to an animal shelter. Go to a dog rescue facility (a larger one is preferred, there are more dogs) and let your dog find you. As long as you aren't looking for a certain breed or are willing to compromise, and you are flexible with age, size, coloration, etc. just take your time visiting the different dogs. Don't be in a hurry and don't act on impulse. Let the dog pick you as much as you pick it. If your dog is there you and the dog will both know it when you meet. A dog that is friendly with a stranger in a pound will undoubtedly be friendly to that person for the rest of it's life.

Finding A Dog Breed

Well you've managed to more or less agree on the size of dog at least. How about, instead of considering looks, consider your lifestyle and what you are able to offer to a dog and then see what breeds fit that. Consider things like how much exercise you can give it, how much grooming you are prepared to do, how long you are prepared to spend training it each week... Or try visiting some shelters to see what they have on offer - once you've found the right dog you'll find the breed won't matter

If you consider breeds only by looks and size that is no predictor how you are going to love them. You need to consider breeds by temperament, their exercise needs and how well they fit your life style. Don't get an active breed if you don't like walking or jogging. Consider how much time you have every day for spending with the dog. Are you interested to get into some dog sports/activities? What role do you want a dog to play in your life? Living mammals aren't just decoration or accessories, they do have a mind of their own.

And unless you own a house you do need to consider your rental situation.

Basic Training of the Puppy - Read here https://tr.im/Wxmdm

The new puppy is certainly one of the most adorable and cuddly creatures that has ever been created. It is the most natural thing in the world to shower it with love and affection. However, at the same time it is important to realize that if you want to have a well trained adult dog, you need to begin the training process right away. The dog, like its related ancestor, the wolf, is a pack animal. One of the features of a pack is that it has a single dominant leader. Your new puppy is going to want that leader to be you, but if you do not assume that role from the very beginning, the puppy’s instincts will push him to become the leader.

The most important thing to remember about training the puppy during its first six months of life is that it must see you as the leader of the family pack. The essential thing is gaining the trust and the respect of the puppy from the beginning. You will not do this by allowing the puppy to do whatever it wants to do whenever it wants to do it. On the other hand, a certain amount of patience is required. Most people err in their early training by going to extremes one way or the other. Although you need to begin the basic training process at once, you can not expect your dog to do too much at first. Basic obedience training is fine and should include simple commands like sit, stay, and come. Remember that trying to teach the dog advanced obedience techniques when it is a puppy is much like trying to teach a five year old child algebra.

It is also important to restrain from cruel or abusive treatment of the puppy. You can not beat obedience into your dog, and it certainly is not going to engender feeling of respect and trust. House breaking is an area where this usually becomes a problem because of the anger that is triggered when the puppy fails and creates a mess inside the home. Although this issue must be addressed without anger, it most be addressed. If you allow the puppy to eliminate inside the house, it will continue to do so as an adult dog. The same thing is true of other destructive or dangerous behavior such as chewing and biting. Do not expect the puppy to grow out of it. You are going to need to train the puppy out of it, but you should do so firmly but with a sense of play and fun using positive reinforcement and lots of love and praise for good behavior.

No reasonably intelligent person gets a dog on looks alone, doesn't matter that you can't even spell the breed names correctly.

A dog should fit your lifestyle, energy, financially, time spent training,(minimum6-18 months), etc. If you can't provide the following basic care then don't get a dog:

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And don't forget a dog is a 10-15 year commitment.

The shepherd will drive you nuts if you don't constantly give the dog something to do, they are OCD compulsive - bred to be taking care of sheep all day. They are NOT lap dogs and not couch potato dogs.

Go to the animal shelter. there are some sweet lovable dogs in there. Austraillan shepherds are good dogs. Labradors are amazing. Me and my boyfriend recently rescued one. Please rescue an animal from the shelter before they are killed