Rescue dogs and hounds.
My late wife and myself had a variety of rescue pooches, not at the same time though. In order, an Afghan Hound, an English Setter (from a puppy, the only puppy we had), then a rescue Englist Setter, followed by a retired racing Greyhound, then another one. All terrific family dogs and hounds.
Oh we are the same about great dogs.
We always go to the county pound. Its a kill shelter ! And so many wonderful dogs there! But our newest dog was owned by a lady that is a traveling nurse. She would be gone for a week at a time. She brought over a springer spaniel pup. He was only 8 to 10 months old. One of the youngest dogs weve ever had.
We couldnt let her keep him at her house again by himself for a week. She would put him in the washroom with her enough water, and food. Oh, and P pads everywhere. Poor dog!
We just lost the dog before him. He was a great great dog. Everybody loved him and we got him from the pound. He was almost a great Dane pitbull mix. Hed love to chase the ball.