I want to get a puppy and the labrador is my favorite because they are so smart and lovable. I can give it an active lifestyle but live in an urban setting and travel alot. If I could just shrink one down to about the size of a springer spaniel. Can anyone suggest a similar breed to consider? Woof.
2006-07-13 12:14:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's difficult to compare to a Lab....how about a Border Collie or Australian Shepherd. Or possibly a Sheltie....Cavalier King Charles Spaniel....Boxer...look in local shelters for a lab mix? Or even like you mentioned, a Springer Spaniel.
2006-07-13 12:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by ethansma24 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
i would get a small-medium sized mix or something, its hard to do that at a shelter, they estimate but they do the best they can. we got a super tiny chihuahua puppy from CAPS, they said she'd be about 5-6 lbs... annnd 15 lbs later, shes full grown and looks like a tall mutant chihuahua!! but shes adorable and we love her. so my suggestion is to get a very young pup from the shelter, aim for small because the dogs generally get a lot bigger than they say they will... most likely because people generally want a tiny dog if they ask for a small dog..
2006-07-13 19:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by think1ill2start3a4new.life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a smaller breed of dog with a lot of spunk, personality and brains I would recommend a Shih Tzu.They are really wonderful dogs, and if you don't like the long hair and the maintenance you can keep it trimmed short for a cute, easy style.
2006-07-13 19:20:25 · answer #3 · answered by Venuscarroll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A miniature Labrador! : )
Actually, I grew up with Labs and Goldens and love them dearly still today. We decided to find a smaller dog, and I am SO happy that we did. We ended up with a very loyal, loveable, active, healthy PUG!! Yes, a pug.
2006-07-13 19:19:18 · answer #4 · answered by Laurie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terriers are pretty nice dogs, I'm fond of yorkshires myself.
Also ex has a shih-tzu that is loveable and smart that is the friendliest little dog and loves to go on car rides with him.
2006-07-13 19:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by neona807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a lab/beagle mix and she is fantastic. She is even a little smaller than we thought she would get- basically 15" beagle size, but yellow. We love her to pieces.
I think beagle/lab is a great combination- if you can find someone who is breeding them. Our puppy came from an "oops" litter.
Good luck.
-Meg
2006-07-13 19:21:03 · answer #6 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a cocker spaniel. They are cute, smart, funny, & the most loving, loyal dog I've ever had.
2006-07-13 19:22:22 · answer #7 · answered by scarlet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A minature longhaired red dashound
2006-07-13 19:18:54 · answer #8 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a poodle? Plus, they are hypo-allergenic. My mom has a miniature Doberman, and she's just the best.
2006-07-13 23:13:44 · answer #9 · answered by ChefCooksalot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well every dog is diffrent but an alaskan klee kia is a good comparision
2006-07-13 19:19:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋