I want a toy breed but I can't brush it dog often, will walk every 2-3 days, and will be gone a couple hours a day so he can't have seperation anxiety.
2006-07-19 17:40:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
will u help me??
2006-07-19 17:43:02 · update #1
ya of course i'll take him out but actually i can walk it very day.
2006-07-19 18:02:25 · update #2
I assume you mean walk the dog every 2-3 days for exercise? Because dogs have to be paper-trained or walked to relieve themselves at least 4 times a day! If you can't spend time with a dog, get a cat. They require a LOT less work!
All small dogs are harder than average to housebreak - small dogs have small bladders and need to go out about every four-six hours. Many tiny dogs tend to be spoiled, yappy little ankle-biters if they're not raised properly. My cousin used to breed them - you could visit there for eight hours and they NEVER shut up! They tend to be fragile and easily stepped on - a broken leg in a Toy dog 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.
There are some people who try to breed them even smaller and call them "teacup" dogs - that's a fancy way of charging a higher price for a dog with more health problems.
The only ones I can recommend that don't need too much grooming or exercise are Pugs and Chinese Cresteds.
http://www.akc.org/breederinfo/breeder_search.cfm#508
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.
2006-07-19 17:59:29 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any Breed can have seperation anxiety...Do you have afenced yard where your dog can relieve hmself without being walked? You need somethng Short haired but they need brushing as they shed too....Maybe some kind of Wire haired terrier would work...I dont know..Sounds like you dont have much time for a dog!
2006-07-20 00:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by roxie_29812 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a shih tsu. The hair can be trimmed short, so it doesn't need brushing often. I leave my dog at home 10 hours a day by herself, and she's ok. But then again, mine is an old dog, so she may not need that much of attention.
2006-07-20 00:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by Tootchan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've heard that Boston Terriers are super adaptable and the best dog for first time dog owners. there's a website that tells a little about all dog breeds. It's
2006-07-20 00:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by kolby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
long haired chihuahua's are adorable if your looking for a small pooch.
border collies are extremely smart, need lots of attention or they will look else where for it. By far the most trainable dog on earth. (medium size pooch)
Great Danes have always been a favorite of mine since childhood. I refer to them as a Gentle Beast (Large size pooch)
2006-07-20 01:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
West Highland White Terrier. Those guys are perfect for what your asking for.
2006-07-20 15:20:26 · answer #6 · answered by tow_tow_truck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the pound and pick one , they are the best. I have one with separation anxiety , good luck
2006-07-20 00:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by Cindy G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slaps limbodian........ get a Jack Russell's terrier. they shed but don't require daily brushing
2006-07-20 01:09:26 · answer #8 · answered by okiewenee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rescue a dog from the shelter.let them know what u r looking for.they may have one.
2006-07-20 09:10:41 · answer #9 · answered by sunny dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh a TOY - try battery operated.....lol
Somebody slap me.
2006-07-20 00:44:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋