Grenadier wrote:

... My old man had a Springer, but the issue for me was the dog's energy/restlessness. I am looking for a balance between a dog that will run with me when we're out and about, chill and relax when we're home (or with friends etc). The black Lab seems to keep returning as the best option...

Grenadier wrote:

Thank you all once again. RickyD especially for all the top tips. My old man had a Springer, but the issue for me was the dog's energy/restlessness. I am looking for a balance between a dog that will run with me when we're out and about, chill and relax when we're home (or with friends etc). The black Lab seems to keep returning as the best option. Also, thanks for the tips on sporting vs show dogs as given where we live and how we live, the former seem the better option. Being self employed and living in so much open space, training should not be an problem. Finally on re-homing, the issue is we have a cat (he himself re-homed) so I am keen to have as young a pup as appropriate (I understand the timelines and vaccinations etc) so that Alfie, the cat, not only feels unthreatened but could possibly establish himself as the boss. Mrs Grenadier would do her nut if a new dog affected the wee man too much. So, based on everything you have all said, a male sporting black Lab it is. RickyD, I may have to invite you for a pint and see your lovely Lab next time I pop over to the UK (normally SW London based...) to say hello and discuss Labs (and dogs in general) in more detail....

It would be an honour and a pleasure Sir.  I started with nothing and still have most of it left!

stanley wrote:

Defender 2 dog walk perhaps Grenadier when you over!

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Sounds good. Don't own wellies though, so I'll have to sport my Scarpas and look like a Mountain Guide wandering around the peaks of Hampshire....although my Army obligatory, go-anywhere, 4x4 suede loafers always cut a dash on muddy woodland paths...  Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

stanley wrote:

Who needs dynamite when you can use Lab hair for soundproofing!

love this pic
are there 8 of them in there? My 109 thread

my youtube channel

AndyTunn wrote:

This is clearly the only answer - get a pack...
https://instagram.com/p/5_e8RyNXJo/

I'm working on it

Click image to enlarge I started with nothing and still have most of it left!

AM94 wrote:

Be a little wary of the 'designer combination dogs'; many are being mass-bred and on top of that, there is a discussion about whether the two breeds should have been paired in the first place.

If you can, adopt from a reputable charity. If you go the breeder route, do your research and ensure the breeder is reputable and screens for the issues associated with the breed you're interested in.

stanley wrote:

Who needs dynamite when you can use Lab hair for soundproofing!

Awesome picture. But I'll start with one for now...

The previous owner of my 110 had a wonderful British Bulldog (even as a Frenchman he was an affirmed Anglophile....can't be many of those around) and to this day, almost a year on, after his valet presented sale and my numerous vacuums, I still have a lot of Bulldog attached to the felt rear of my middle seats  Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey