Border companion

Question
QUESTION: We are thinking we might want to find a companion dog for our 7 year old border collie.  We live in a rural area and have a large area to run.  Would you suggest us finding a companion for our female border collie (who was fixed at a young age before having any kids) and if so, what breed would you suggest?

ANSWER: I'm very pleased that you want the best for your dog, and as far as I can see, you have been a very responsible pet owner. For a female seven year old Border Collie, I would probably recommend a young Labrador Retriever. I would suggest getting one from a nearby shelter. Try getting a young Labrador mix. Gender is your preference, but we got a female Lab puppy for our other female Labrador, and they get along great. Good Luck!

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QUESTION: Cassie,

We are considering adopting a male 9 month old golden retriever.  What do you think about that combination?

Answer
I have never owned a Golden Retriever, but I've been around them all my life. Goldens are a lot like Labradors, which I breed, so I'd have to say that would be a great combination. Is it a purebred? Where will you purchase him from? Give me some more information on the dog. Golden Retrievers are very popular, so unfortunately they are being bred by ignorant owners, who don't do their research and decide they want to breed on a whim. This causes there to be very unhealthy puppies. Click on this link to go to my breeder's page, and click on "Puppy Mills" located at the top of the page: http://happytails.weebly.com/