dog just passed away

Everyone has posted some really good looking pets here! I'll agree on the Sheltie... great dogs and a modest size. But man do they shed! The Border Collie is another great choice. They are AMAZING at the agility trials in obedience competition. Incredibly intelligent. The APBT is a great pet, but too much potential for BIG (and biased...) trouble. I think Steve using them as shop dogs is good, but I'd think twice around children. The possibility of SERIOUS injuries are too much at risk. Great dogs, can be trained easily... but if they snap and attack (in self defense or protection) they can F you up in a heartbeat. Shepard's are a favorite of mine, but I still think Mutts rule.

Truth be known, the dog will pick YOU when you two meet. And all you dog owners know what I mean....