First I have to say there is nothing wrong with Sal she is fit well and here.
I have the perfect SBT my beloved Sal can't see me getting another they broke the mould......in my opinion. However I can't see me without a dog. So have been giving this a little thought of late due to neighbours having to have their dog PTS and another neighbour close to it with his old girl. And another lady who lives by me and I walk with at times who lost her 8 year old LabX lad to cancer. And of course Azz and his loss of Rocky.....
I like the following they may not meet or tick all my boxes but hey lifes not perfect
Border Terriers; Bostons; CKCS; Minature Poodle; Minature Schnauzer; Smooth Collies; And a lot of the wire haired terriers.
Diverse (ish) choices I know.
Not into high levels of grooming etc, happy with a daily brush. Although more than happy for regular visits to a groomer.
Not high energy. (By this I mean not needing lots of stimulation like a working breed)
Not a slobberer......
Not long haired
Not a toy breed (anything below about 10")
Not a guarding breed. (I do not have experience.)
Not a giant (I would class giant as Great dane giant schnauzer etc)
Not a large breed(class large as GSD/Lab).
Nothing against those breeds.
I have a small car live in a built up area and in an average semi.
Not a breed known to bark - be noisy.
I am willing and able to to walk an hour or hour half a day and longer on some days.
I know the following can apply to all dogs when brought up well with care/love/and a sensible approach
I would like a dog breed who is
Good with people. (not fussed if aloof to others as long as family friendly)
Friendly/chilled with other dogs -a social mixer I suppose.(not like me, I do not do groups but would like a breed that can mix)
Easy going nature.
Happy/confident.
Personality.
So suggestions people please.