Picking the Right Breed

Question
Hi Nancy,
I'm interested in purchasing a Brittany Spaniel.  I had two Golden Retrievers, which were great dogs, but I would like something similar but smaller and with less hair.  I heard that Brittanys can be hyper and need to be exercised every day.  Can they be placed in a kennel for a few weeks a year without going crazy?  I'm also considering a Cairn Terrier or a Scotty.   I had a Westy once which I liked?  I looking for a friendly dog who likes to go on long walks.  I will appreciate any advice you can give me.
Thanks, George

Answer
HI,
The Brittanys that I have come in contact with have been great dogs.  They are a bit hyper sometimes, but have always seemed well mannered.  Another dog you might consider is a boykin very similar to a Brittany, not AKC however, but on the list.
A cairn would be my pick over a Scotty.  They are more friendly.  Scotties are more aloof.  There is also a border terrier and a welsh terrier; stay away from the Lakeland terriers they are snippy.
If you get a cairn or border terrier,  keep them on a high fat diet or supplement with a large dose of Omega three fatty acids.  The dog foods today are very low fat and not good for the wire coated terriers.
nancy
good luck   all the above with make wonderful pets.