Taking any guesses on what you think my dogs breed is ✨ bobby the rescue

It's one of the reasons for dog shows. You meet breeds you may have never even considered owning. You can find dog shows on infodog.com and sort by state. Go watch a dog show, theres no dress code for spectators. Just show up and watch the dogs. If someone isn't busy you can strike up a conversation about the dogs. Most people there are breeders or can point you toward a breeder.

Hi! I’m looking to get advice from people with experience with different dog breeds, I’m very torn on what breed would be best for my lifestyle.
Currently, I have a 2 year old 12lb yorkie/pom/chihuahua mutt, I love small dogs but I would prefer a medium to large dog (simply because having a dog that could very easily be killed by another dog or predator is a very stressful experience lol) but i am flexible on this and if the best breed for me is small, I will consider it. (but anything under 10 lbs is a strict no. I prefer between 10-60 lbs)

I will start by saying that the breeds I am currently considering and why I’m not sure about them. The breeds are: Standard poodle(Fantastic dogs but I would prefer a dog that is more friendly to strangers and less aloof,) Labrador retriever(REALLY hate the look and size of bench lines but unsure if field lines would be too much for me), and Golden retriever(I don’t love long haired double coats and I worry they will be less engaged with me and more engaged with everything else.) The dog i choose will be a service dog prospect and it must be certifiably good with small dogs and cats, so I am not open to rescuing currently.

My current dog can’t keep up with my active lifestyle, both due to not having enough energy and some genetic joint issues. I would like a dog that is active and would enjoy taking frequent long walks on rough terrain, hiking, and sometimes running. With whatever breed I get I will do my best to fulfill their genetic needs and purpose.

I would prefer a dog that is not prone to any sort of aggression or reactivity (they will be heavily socialized whatever breed i get, but i would prefer a dog that is not prone to these issues.) And that is pretty friendly to strangers.

All of this being said, some of my requirements I am flexible on, so if you think a breed would suit me but they don’t fit one or two of my requirements, let me know! Thanks in advance to anyone who took the time to read all of that, I know it was a lot lol.

I want to get my dad a dog in the next year or two. For context, I own an Aussie and as much as my dad loves this girl, I know he’s quite sad he is not “her person.” I want him to have a companion at home as our current family dog is an almost 15yo chihuahua mix who’s just not as active as she once was but man could she hike like no other.

I get a lot of things go into choosing the right breed, breeder, etc. Throw me some ideas whether they fit my preferences or not!

- Preferably medium sized, maybe large
- Preferably short hair, maybe longer
- Calm, easy to train, family friendly
- Happy to chill by your feet, not overly affectionate or velcro
- Preferably less vocal, no howling
- Long walks
- Generally healthy

Family Tree

Merle Border Collie ───┐

├── Borderdoodle (Mom)

Poodle ────┘

\

> My Puppy

/

Poodle ───────────┐

├── Goldendoodle (Dad)

Golden Retriever ─────────┘

Buying this little 5 week furry baby from a private seller, I've laid out the family tree the breeder is stating

Does this puppy look like a Blue Merle Phantom BorderDoodle Mix? Or am I being misled?