OP here….
Thanks for all the replies folks, amazed at the response. Thanks.
I have had dogs in the past, one a terrier/collie cross (I think, bit of a heinz he was!) I know all about the need for regular excercise and terriers being a bit harder to train. But I appreciate folk pointing out the pitfalls of dog ownership, just like to assure youse that I’m not some kind of tit who’s just decided he wants a dog with no thought of what it entails.
I’m also aware that pedigree dogs have problems, but the dogs I’d consider; parsons, border terriers etc seem to be pretty defect free, I’d never consider some of the more outlandish/problem breeds, but again thanks for the advice.
You’ve all given me lots to think about, breeds I’d never heard of and ones I’d never really considered. I will probably still try to go for a pup, maybe a pedigree maybe not, as what is wrong with wanting to give your kids what they really want? I’m going to contact Border’s animal rescue tomorrow to see what they have in as well, as my mind’s been changed on the possibility of getting a rescue dog.
The one thing that is certain is that we are definately getting a dog after seeing all the cool/cute ones posted on here! Border terrier probably top of list now if getting a pedigree. (patterdales look nice too)