I am a Mess

Close!  Sheepadoodle.

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Matt

I wonder if there's ever been any research done on whether there are any issues with dogs that get away with way too much because of their extreme cuteness?  How do you train a dog like that?     Bad dog, no seriously....awww come here you cutey

Ugghhhh...BAD KEVIN!

Akin to good looking people that get behavioural passes all their lives. Ever read ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’?

  My point exactly

I have no knowledge of the temperament , disposition or intelligence of the sheep dog but I have had a couple of Standard Poodles, still have one now and despite the fact that the standard poodle is ranked either first or second most intelligent breed next to the Border Collie this doesn't mean that they're easy to train.  Far from it, they like a treat or an encouraging word as much as the next dog but its not enough - they have to be motivated and engaged.  They also strongly want to be the alpha in the pack/household and that has to be dealt with because obviously they can't be the alpha otherwise it will be a nightmare.  The standard poodle also has a high energy lots of exercise need too so you have to factor that in.  So now with all the poodle crosses out there the issue always is, how much poodle made it through to the cross?  Its a pain if you want a poodle cross for the non-shedding and yours winds up with the hair from the lab that sheds like mad.  also how much of the poodles intelligence, (stubbornness?) comes through?  Don't get me wrong, we love our standard poodles and I'm not sure I'd have any other dog but you have to be up to the job of training them and managing them properly so everybody is happy.   My wife has recently fallen in love with the Belgian Malinois - I think she's a little crazy because, while I think they're great dogs even basic research tells you that they're not a breed for most peop[le.  Reputable breeders won't even sell them to you unless you're a licensed trainer or a police force, military handler.  Crazy smart and super high energy  and they want to work work work or they will destroy your home and everything you love.  I'll stick with a poodle

Yes...Belgian Malinois...great military dog...not so great for your standard household pet!  

This chap is proving difficult to house train, but is food motivated.  He also responds much better to a kind word than one with a harsh tone.  He is certainly highly intelligent.

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Matt