juliall wrote:Have you had dogs before? What breeds?
Yes, I currently have a labrador x pit mix, and a german shepherd x heeler.
Are there any breeds that have already caught your eye? If so, why?
Bernese Mountain Dog, Corgi.
I love the attitudes of the BMD, and have always wanted a Corgi, I think both breeds are quite smart.
How much time a day do you have to devote to training your dog?
I'd like to have at the very least 1-2 hours. I plan on training consistently throughout life as well.
What kind of grooming needs are you prepared to handle?
Whatever the animal needs.
What kind of energy level are you looking for?
I'd like an energy level that isn't too crazy, a dog that I can go out on walks with and play in the yard, but then one that can handle being inside as well.
What do you plan on doing with your dog?
Mostly family dog/companion. I'd like to do obedience just for fun though.
What size dog are you wanting?
I'm alright with any size.
What age dog are you looking for?
Whatever age.
What kind of livestyle do you live? (Active, couch potato etc)
I wouldn't call myself a couch potato, but I'm not super active. I'd love to go on walks, etc.
- heya !!
Out of the two specifically I think that both would be quite good candidates for you.
Both dogs get on reasonably well with others so I don't think you'd have too big of a problem there if that is what Luzien is implying?
Unfortunately a bmd doesn't have the best lifespan. I've known one that's lived to nine, but another that sadly passed at only six years. Corgis however have a better lifespan with the range being around twelve to fourteen years so if you want a dog that'll stick around for awhile, or one that you want to get at a slightly older age, a corgi would perhaps be a good idea?
Also a bmd does have pretty high energy needs. So if your looking for a dog that can be both energetic but knows when to settle down, a corgi would be a better fit. Bernese mountain dogs also don't like being left alone for too long, so you would have to be able to spend a reasonable amount of time with them, whereas a corgi is a lot more tolerate of being alone. Corgis also tend to be better at adapting so if your planning on moving around a bit then I think they'd be better suited ^^
, some only to some dogs, but also some can be trouble with strong small or large dogs(shelter people tells this) ...it is the lab mix (but the heeler is also full of energy and temper and this in mix with a sheperd could be lots more....so think crazy running around heeler mix with corgi or bernese on the heel all barking running over the lab mix....could happen 
) that makes me a bit worried...i do know two lab mixes who are calm and nice with nearly every dog and pet, and did see some lab who where not so easy with new dogs or small dogs like corki or would get all strange with large dogs.....but i DONT know your dogs so i cant say how they are...you know how they are with other and know if the breed works best with your two dogs...so when you say it is the best, then go for one or even both dog breeds 
(and you did ask what other think about this..when i understand it right?! only my thought..other will see it different.... but i still think aa nice lab or sheper or pit woul work bether with this two dogs...but i dont know them you know them and will know how they will react to other dogs.)
