Our Labradoodle Daisy is the most loving, fun, social, adorable, sweet, kind and caring dog ever. I know I sound like I'm gushing, but I can't say enough wonderful things about this breed, at least with my experience. The personalities and souls in these dogs is incredible. We love our Daisy so much it's almost frightening :grin: And yes, they are smart, gorgeous and loving. Daisy is so loyal and such a sweet, kind and gentle soul. She'll play like crazy with other dogs and would fetch the ball for hours if we'd throw it for her that long. And then the next minute she's curled up next to me on the couch snuggling. The best of both worlds IMO
And she's amazing with our young children, when they get home from school she runs around with them like she's one of them, it's so cute and fun!! Good luck in your decision making. I do understand what you're husband is saying though. My kids and I recently ran into some dogs outside a restaurant who needed homes. The restaurant owner was sitting outside with a handful of dogs looking for homes, she rescues and fosters them. My kids were so in love with one of these dogs after only 5-10 minutes of petting and talking to them. My daughter was almost in tears when we left because she wanted to take the dog home with us. So I get it, there's some amazing soulful dogs who are in shelters who needs homes, too.