Northern Colorado relocation advice (Fort Collins: for sale, to rent, house)

[dogsrus]

We are looking to relocate to the Northern Colorado area. We are looking for properties in the 20 acre plus range with minimum restriction on the number of dogs we may have. We currently have 7 dogs and it seems that Larimer and Weld Counties are the only areas where the number of dogs we have would not be a problem. We like rolling hills like the Livermore area, but we do not want to be too far out. We want to be within reasonable driving distance to College/Jr College (45 min is reasonable). We were in Colorado last year, but spent most of our time looking in the Weld and Adams County areas, not realizing Larimer was dog friendly.
Does anyone have some suggestions on areas that we should consider?
Thanks

[lauragippy]

Are you looking to buy or rent? Masonville is only 10 miles up into the hills from Fort Collins. There are all kinds of homes along the way. Also, Bellvue (in general) is closer than Livermore. [mod cut]

[dogsrus]

We would be buying. We would probably prefer to rent for a few months so we can find the perfect home, but with 7 dogs, finding a home to rent is probably not an option. We keep a current list of homes for sale that meet our criteria so when our house sells, we'll be as ready as possible.
Thanks