re: Looking to get a dog

Giant Schnauzer if you are wanting a larger breed. They are great dogs and don't shed either. If you're looking for a small dog, the Minature version is just as good.

Labs make great family dogs

I've had two German Shepherds. Best dogs I've had by far. Both had a great temperament and were great with guests once they were introduced. Both loved kids too, one thought she was my brother's babysitter when he was just starting to crawl and walk around the house

Both dogs have been vey intimidating to people we don't know though. For instance, at our old house Cox had their cable box in the backyard. As long as we had our shepherd, no Cox guy was ever going in our yard unannounced But again they were very friendly once introduced. I also found they were very receptive to training and learned very easily. Not to mention German Shepherds are beautiful dogs, much better looking than the others you suggested. Germans are the type of the dog that other people will be jealous of

Golden doodle.

All you people spending money on these purebred dogs.

The man needs to get a rescue that needs a home. It'll only cost $75-100 and the dog will be the happiest it's ever been.

We are on our third Weimaraner over the past 30 years. When people tell me they want one I always tell them to find someone who has a 6 month old and borrow for a weekend. High energy pup that will take lots of patience.

Once they turn 2, they settle down. It is a very loyal, protective breed and becomes part of the family. All ours have lived indoors and slept on the bed with the kids or with us.

We have a doggy door so coming and going is no problem.

Lab or Golden

Tibetan Mastiff

if it's not a breed you're gonna work as a hunting dog, get a rescue for sure