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Labs are a great choice but I do prefer the females over the males.
Just my opinion.
They are so friendly, but also very loyal to their owners.
Easy to train, smart, accepted most everywhere.
Black Lab would be my choice from a shelter because for whatever reason, black dogs are the last to get adopted and the most that are euthanized.
Good luck, I hope you find your good buddy!

Sher

Good idea to keep looking at shelters and petfinder. I found Daisy on petfinder, when I saw her picture I knew she was the one. Good luck on your search.

Good luck with your search. I personally know my limitations and puppies are best for our family. We have a system, I always have two dogs at a time. The old dog will teach the pup. I never have to worry about housebreaking! Anyhow, in your situation: I would really be careful about bringing home a dog with issues. You'll have to rely on the shelter/rescue people to do a careful evaluation of the dog's behavior. It is a very noble endeavor, but really should be left to the experts,(IMO).

As far as campgrounds go: many do have breed and weight,(usually under 35 lbs.) restrictions. I like big dogs and travel just fine. Just check ahead before you go. State parks in Ohio are great! Make sure no matter what size/breed that you get-they had better be bullet-proof socialized. No barking, no snapping, no unsupervised pooping, etc. Dogs, kids, dog-haters in close quarters means that the dog will get blamed for every little thing.

Finally Time wrote:
If you want a skinny lanky dog, how about a rescue retired greyhound. Most of them are pretty laid back and happy to find a home..

Respectfully: Retired racing Greyhounds are on of the greatest companion dogs ever. We have had two.

BUT they cannot be off leash. They are sight hounds, and if they see something they are gone!

There is no catching them. They can accelerate from 0 to 45 mph in just 3 strides. They are amazingly quick, when they want to be, even inside a house.

Finally Time wrote:
If you want a skinny lanky dog, how about a rescue retired greyhound. Most of them are pretty laid back and happy to find a home..

I haven't seen any but I am looking at shelters within an hour drive.

I just got done checking out petfinder for an hour. I see some nice looking dogs. I will be checking more but I have already figured that there is no specific breed. I'll take any advise it is welcome. Thanks.

If you want a skinny lanky dog, how about a rescue retired greyhound. Most of them are pretty laid back and happy to find a home..

Have you checked out Petfinder.com? I just looked in your area and found Sidney, a redbone coonhound with Chesapeake Cats and Dogs in Stevensville, MD. He's young and energetic--perhaps he's the one? :) Anyway, I strongly encourage you to check with your local shelters and rescues. Not all dogs are there because of "baggage." Most are the victims of circumstance, such as divorce, economic downturns, or uneducated owners who don't want to spend time with a dog once the puppy cuteness is outgrown. One can never replace a beloved pet that dies, but you can always honor its life by giving a loving home to another needy animal.

labs a great choice known for there friendly behavior. my daughter has four and there all well trained, no jumping and always wagging there tail.and labs are great water dogs.