what kind of dog should i get? i dont want a big dog i want a small puppy?

Answer 1

a pug-they are so cute. But they wont stay a puppy. no dogs will.

Answer 2

Could you add a little more detail? Do you mean that you don't want an adult dog, you want a puppy? Or do you mean you want a small dog?

There's lots of things to consider when picking a dog or puppy. Some small dogs, like beagles, have so much energy that they need the running room that a greyhound requires. How much time do you want to spend grooming the dog? How much time can you devote to training?

Answer 3

Well, you have to keep in mind that purbred dogs have health/personality issued bred into them. However, when getting a mix, though a lot of those issues are muted a bit because of the mixing blood, you don't know really what issues might present themselves in time.
What are you looking for? High/Low activity? Low maintanence on grooming? Can be left along during the day while you're working?
I would go to akc.org and take the breed test. You choose what you want in a dog, and they match you with your personal top 10. Then research the health or personality problems and see if you're willing to tackle them. If not, get a mix where the specific breed is prevalent (if it matches you to a golden retriever (which make GREAT family pets) and you don't want to worry about Hip Dysphasia look for a Golden Retriever mix). Make SURE you know what you're getting into.
Here is my personal horror story:
My first puppy is my current dog, an Airedale Terrier. I thought I would like to be more active - terriers are active. I wanted a little more of a medium to large dog - airedales are the largest terriers at 40lbs. I read up on them, their personality, and found they can sometimes have skin irritations/infections/dermatitis, but, I thought I could handle that.
When I got her home, she was so cute and sweet and gentle. Then came time for training. Terriers are hella smart, however, they are very independant and won't do things just because you want them to. I had a very hard time in the beginning training my puppy to be a good dog (housebreaking was easy, it was walking on a leash properly, tricks, manners, etc.). I was about to give up. I then realized I had to change my whole way of thinking in order to get through to her.
Next, I thought an active dog would be good because I wanted to be more active (not that I was more active - I wanted to be) that was a mistake, because at that time in my life I was a little to busy to be more active, so I would come home to chewed up furniture and the house torn apart because I couldn't accomidate the activity level my dog needed. I had to change my life around to fit a dog that wasn't the best fit for me. But I did, because I love my dog (and, in the end, she's gotten ME much healthier).
Speaking of health, the skin issue did arise. Oonagh had horrible dermatitus, and I spent well over $3000 on different foods, oils, medications, etc. to try and help the poor pup. In the end I found a food that was right for her (Canidea) but it wasn't without a lot of suffering of the dog, a lot of money, and a lot of headache on my part.
Know what you're getting into. Go to AKC.org, get a list of top 10, and then read about them. Narrow it down to 3, and then call vets, breeders, look for forums, and ask about the dog, and what you can expect.
For all my trials and tribulations, I have one great dog, and wouldn't give her up for the world. However, it would have saved both of us a lot of time, money, and mental health if I had been a more informed buyer.

Answer 4

You should get a dog breed book and look up dogs in the size range that you'd like and then look at the breed's characteristics. You can be the only one to make this decision.

Answer 5

I would suggest a pomeranian. they are very fathful not hard to train they dont shed a lot and the biggest ones are about the size of a mail box and i meen thats the really big ones. hope this helps Joe

Answer 6

Dachshunds are the most lovable dogs I've been around. They're also clever, ornery, and a hoot to watch! Gotta' be careful of their weight and backs, though...

Answer 7

First of all, don't buy a dog----------rescue one from a shelter!! So many to be rescued. There are many mixed breeds that don't get big. I rescued two. One is 20 lbs. and one is 5. That's as big as they get!

Answer 8

golden retrivers they are like the best family dogs eva but you have to groom them 2-3 times a week

Answer 9

go to ur local shelter. here r some breeds tho-
pomeranian-oh so fluffy
beagles-loveable
shelties-extremely intelligent,highly reccomend this one

i own a soft coated wheaten terrier. rnt yappy-dont shed nd look like teddy bears. they get to b like 30-35lbs

Answer 10

You want a puppy that will never grow? Not going to happen.