I need help choosing the right dog breed for our family ?

Based on the fact that you're already quite busy (both adults work outside of the home full time and you have a daughter), I'd suggest that it is in all of your, including the dog's, best interests to Not adopt a puppy. Puppies need a lot of care, attention, and training. The training really needs to be done and continuously reinforced by the dog's leader. It's not a good idea to completely shift this responsibility to a sitter. Sitters often have other pets (their own and clients- which may be at their own homes, meaning the sitter may be gone walking others) that they also have to care for, which competes for the time and attention a puppy would need and puppies are not completely vaccinated or spayed/neutered prior to 1 year old, so there are a lot of risks to their delicate health.

If you were going to adopt, I'd advocate that you and your daughter may want to spend some time at your nearest shelter, talking with the staff, who can share a wealth of information about the breeds you'd consider and you can get to know the dogs by taking walks or having short play sessions with them. My hunch is that they'd also advise you an adult or senior dog would be a far better match than a puppy.

Regarding the concept of leaving the dog out in a yard & dog house, that absolutely is not safe in my area. There are many predators by land and air (coyotes, hawks, and more), some dogs are escape artists who can get around fences and such, and there's a lot of exposure to the environment (inclement weather and things you wouldn't want a dog to eat that could make the dog sick that they could consume when unobserved, not to mention that could start and reinforce a whole bunch of bad habits - separation anxiety barking/howling, territorial protection aggressiveness etc. ) If your concern was limited to the dog relieving itself, better solutions include: having a walker give potty relief, crate training, or either disposable potty sheets or reusable indoor faux grass potty relief station (which can be set up using indoor playpen/gate as needed on easily cleaned floors if needed).

I think it's good to add that a dog/puppy is not a toy to cuddle and snuggle with even though it's so tempting to think your new puppy will want to constantly snuggle and be petted. A puppy. It's a HARD work. They want to pee and poop every hour, in the beginning they want to pee and poop in your home rather than doing their business outside. They will chew on whatever they find. They are demanding and will bark and "bite".
Of course, it also depends on your daughter's age. If she's 6, or if she's 15, it's a big difference. I've met few people lately who all bought their children a puppy, because the child really wanted a puppy, and it was cute for few days but then the puppy didn't want to cuddle, he wanted to pee and poop and eat their shoes and he destroyed their living room when he was left alone. All these puppies ended up in the shelter.

It's good to do a thorough research before you buy/adopt. Or, definitely try to FOSTER A DOG FIRST. Try it for a month and see how it goes :)

I personally would recommend a "lazy" dog, since you both work full time and won't be around during the day. The best bet would be an English bulldog. They LOVE kids. They're lazy and only like to be petted and cuddled. They love to eat and sleep. Also a Boston, A French bulldog are great cuddly pets who don't want to do anything. Golden mixes are hyper and restless. I would stay away from anything that resemble a gooldendoodle or similar.

Good luck! I hope your next pet will be a perfect match for you and your family :)

Don't get a puppy! I am home a ton because I work on Rover, and I personally will not get a puppy. That is also a lot to ask/expect of a sitter. You would need to work very closely with the sitter, who will have the dog more than you will. They would be the one training and exercising the dog, and you would have to follow up at home the same way they do at day care. I've known several people who kept someone's puppy for an extended period of time, and the puppies think they belong to them instead of the owner. That is possible if you are able to find someone to keep your pup 5 days a week for almost year, followed by 4 days a week. It won't know who it belongs to.

I agree with all that Deb said - she gave fantastic advice! That being said, if you have your hearts set on a puppy definitely talk to your local shelters and do some online research. Some dog sites have quizzes that can help you narrow down breeds that are a good match. Some you may not have thought about. If you do get a puppy, regardless of size, one of the most critical things you can do is get them socialized and trained as early as possible and be consistent with the training. If you're not going to be able to be consistent the training will likely not stick. I had one client with a hyper breed and she knew that she wouldn't be able to reinforce until he was about 5 months. I had him before his training and after, when she had involved the whole family - even the kids - in the training. The dog was still hyper by nature but such a great dog! He listened, he would calm down when needed, and is one of my favorite dogs. They are also a busy household. The key was that they knew what they were getting into and made the commitment to be consistent with training. Regarding letting them out to relieve themselves, most dogs can go 8 to even 12 hours without going to the bathroom. It's not ideal but it's possible. Depending on where you live you could do a doggy door or something, but if you are in an area where there is predators I'm with Deb that it's not a good idea. Your other option is to be very upfront with sitters that you're looking for someone who can help train your puppy. There are a few trainers in my area and might be in yours too on Rover. I'm sure they charge more for the training but it might be worth it. Good luck!

We just adopted an English Bulldog and he’s seriously the best puppy ever. He’s low (lower, he’s still a puppy) energy, loves everyone he meets, is great with kids although he still needs guidance because he’s a puppy and puppies play by nipping. Compared to our last dog (boxer heeler mix) he’s an absolute breeze. If I had to recommend an easy breed...English Bulldog.

That being said I’ve stayed home with him for 2 months now. We do training sessions multiple times a day. I take him potty what seems like 200 times a day (probably 20). He’s on leash by my side most of the day, so he can learn the rules of the house. Occasionally in a crate but never more for 2 hours. It’s a TON of work. The progress and bonding is so worth it but it’s very time consuming.

I would be really worried about bad habits learned at daycare and not bonding with the puppy. You can’t expect someone with multiple dogs to be able to train your puppy, especially in the manner you want. And they would most likely be confused going back and forth constantly. Puppies do need naps during the day too and a high energy environment all day would be overestimating, I know my boy won’t go to sleep if ANYTHING remotely exciting is going on.

Maybe look for a Bulldog rescue in your state? An adult bulldog would probably be a great fit, without all the annoying puppy behavior and time commitment.