what are some short haired dogs?

Question

Our family wants a short haired, medium size dog that's not yappy. What aare some breeds we should look at?

Answer 1

Beagles

Answer 2

Short

Answer 3

Some short haired breeds are dachshunds (which don't shed much), pugs, beagles, basenjis, jack russell terriers (yappy sometimes), chihuahuas, and many mixed breeds just to name a few. Westies aren't short haired dogs; their coats are medium length and sort of coarse and wiry. I bet there's a good book about dog breeds at a library in your town, but some times the books don't tell whether a dog sheds a lot (like Labs do!) or barks a lot. I hope this helps a little bit.

Answer 4

Chihuahuas are a yappy dog, and I think beagles are the worse especially for howling. You could try a bicion frise they are small with curly hair and they don't shed they are a hypoallergenic dog. Most short hair dogs shed terribly. You could also look into a bulldog, mini pincher, mini greyhound or whestie, these ones don't usually bark excessively and are great family dogs.

Answer 5

Boston Terriers are great family dogs. They range in size from 10 to 25 lbs. They are compact dogs (12-14 inches at the shoulders) with short silky hair. Great with kids, very smart, easy to train, and in my experience, they are great with other animals as long as they are socialized properly. Socializing a Boston is easy because they naturally love everyone.

I do not feel uneasy about introducing my Boston to new people, even young children. She loves the attention and loves to be held and to play. They are not fragile dogs, so I rarely worry about her being injured by playing rough with bigger dogs or children.

They are not yappy dogs, barking only on occasion, usually only when provoked to bark. My Boston hardly ever barks, maybe once a week, unless we command her to bark.

They are not prone to many health problems, however they are sensitive to extremes in temperature. Bostons should be kept indoors, especially during a hot summer or cold winter.

Some low points on the Boston: they fart a lot and they snore. The short snout makes it harder for them to breathe, so they are prone to loud snoring. Although they are short haired, they do shed a fair amount. Its not enough to accumulate on furniture, but it is noticeable on your clothes when you pick them up. Regular brushing or a rub down with a towel can help with this.

Overall my Boston is the best dog I have ever owned. I have never met another dog as sweet and well-mannered with so little training.

Answer 6

You never said if you lived in town or in the country. Or if there is small children around. These things make a difference what kind of dog you get. A beagle is an awsome family dog, but they like to run.

Answer 7

I would go with a chihuahua or yorkie. I have owned both breeds and both are easy to train and keep from barking. My experience with rat terriers, beagles, and poodles has shown that these dogs love to bark and are difficult to keep quiet. All in all your family should study up on any dog before purchasing.

Answer 8

Boston Terrier. They are short-haired, medium & not yappy. They are very smart, too. With proper training and obedience schooling, they could be very good pets to have.

Answer 9

Boston terriers and pugs are both good, and don't make alot of noise. They do breath loudly sometimes, and will snore. :) They are both really affectionate, but do better when allowed to spend at least part of the day inside. I would not get a beagle, they are VERY loud barkers, and tend to chew alot.

Answer 10

A staffordshire (staffi) bullterrier sounds like the dog for you.Good temperament,great watchdog,sensitive to humans,short haired,not yappy.the 1st 6months or so (i could be wrong on the amount of months) u should not tease the dog at all and dog will be wonderful.but tease it in this period,and u have a dog dangerous to its owner and everyone else.