Quote Originally Posted by Muirenn View Post
Something that could go hiking for a new dog owner?

Maybe a Golden retriever? Lab? The Retriever family (or a Retriever mix) could be something to look into.
LOL, my Doxie cross is 20lb and 9" at the shoulder - his legs are less than 3" long - he is a chunk. We used to hike together at least 1/month. 6-11 miles each time. He did fine. (Mostly less than 8 miles).
They do need acclimated for it and worked up slowly and carefully.
I walk mine out in the dessert every day - Now that my IG is old enough, I'm walking up to 3+ miles. My 11+ yr old doxie is still coming along.