Which is the best breed of dog i can buy????am confused!?

Question

I wana buy a small sized cute dog which will remain small in size for his whole life,please suggest me the breed and if possible its price too!

Answer 1

cocker spaniel or bischon frise

Answer 2

How about checking out some rescues in your area? There are many breeds of dogs that stay small, but I can't begin to suggest a breed without more info. Try the breed selectors listed above, get an idea of what you need and want, and then visit some shelters, or go on-line and find some rescues. If you don't know what breed you want, then a mixed breed would be ideal. Don't fall for the "designer dog" fad, you can get the same thing at a shelter for alot less. Plus you will be saving a life, and getting a truly unique friend for life!

Answer 3

For small dogs, a chihuahua or pomeranian are good breeds,but there are pros and cons to each dog. They both stay small their whole life, but that also means that they are easily hurt. Small dogs can also pick up conditions from their owners such as asthma or arthritis, and they need a lot of attention and grooming. They can be time consuming but on the plus side theyre loyal, protective dogs. A site you can go to help you find breeders,prices, and information on these dogs is www.nextdaypets.com

Answer 4

The best breed for you depends on your lifestyle, not how cute the dog is! How much time do you have to spend training, grooming and exercising a dog? Do you live in an apartment or a house? Many small dogs bark a LOT and will piss off your neighbors!

All small dogs are harder than average to housebreak - small dogs have small bladders and need to go out about every four hours. Many tiny dogs tend to be spoiled, yappy little ankle-biters if they're not raised properly. Shih Tzus, Maltese, Yorkies and other long-haired Toy dogs need lots of brushing to keep the coat from matting. They tend to be fragile and easily stepped on - a broken leg in a Yorkie can cost you a bundle for the delicate surgery. They are not ornaments to show off in a Prada shoulder bag - they are living breathing animals that need care and training. If you get one from a really good breeder and raise it properly, you can have a great dog.

Find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.

Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.

These so-called "breeders" have now figured out that they can use the internet to ship a dog directly to the customer and thus make more money by cutting out the middleman. If you buy a dog from out of state, good luck getting your money back if there's something wrong with the pup. These people count on you becoming instantly attached to the poor little guy and being willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars at the vet to treat whatever is wrong with him.

BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/

Answer 5

I wouldn't adopt a dog b/c many of them have bad histories with their owners and don't trust humans. If you are going to adopt I would suggest getting a puppy, or finding out the dogs' history with its old owners. Now if you are looking to buy a small dog I would suggest a West Highland Terrier or Shibu Inu. Even if you do get a small dog please train it, many people get small dogs thinking that they don't need to be trained, but they become small nuisances especially if you have children or good furniture.. Good Luck

Answer 6

go to petfinder.org, or visit purina.com....look for some websites that will do the search for you, based on activity level, size, intelligence, etc. Most even have pictures of dogs so you can decide who looks cute to you. Or visit your local ASPCA or Humane Society. They have pet counselors there to help you pick out just the right new buddy, you will be happy and so will your dog.

Answer 7

End the confusion. Go to your local shelter(s) and see what dog speaks to your heart. That is the dog you should get. You can save a life at the same time.

Answer 8

Don't buy a dog. Adopt. And use the internet to research dog breeds.

Answer 9

Below are links to dog breed selectors. You answer some questions about your lifestyle and it tells you what breed of dog will do the best with you. Try them all because they may give slightly different breeds and ask slightly different questions.

http://selectsmart.com/DOG/
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm
http://www.showdog.com/Breeds/breedselector.aspx http://www.purinaone.com/dogcare_breed_selector.asp

Answer 10

Rat Terrier. 14 pounds. Great Dog

Answer 11

A pembroke welsh corgi. they're small, adorable, and smart, and for being such little dogs, they are pretty athletic. check them out on the internet! they cost anywhere from $250-$400 depending on the breeder and stuff.