2006-08-25 05:41:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I work for a vet so I see all kinds of dogs. If you want a small dog that is intelligent and easily trained then your best bets are poodles (one of the more intelligent breeds in all of the dog world), papillons, jack russells (hyper, but quite smart), or shetland sheepdogs (also called shelties). Personally I'm not a huge fan of poodles but they are very smart & easy to train. Shelties are the dogs that look like miniature collies (but aren't, they are two separate breeds). I have had two of them and they are highly intelligent. We taught them all sorts of things, like to "whisper" when barking, and it was easy since they are used as herding dogs so they are programed (so to speak) to learn many different commands. But any of the breeds I listed before will be easy to train, and they are all pretty cute. Good luck!
2006-08-25 06:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by Star shower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't mind doing a little brushing and combing the best small dog, which is easy to train would be a Shih Tzu.
2006-08-25 06:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A small mixed breed, they usually display a lot of intelligence, are easily trained and have fewer health problems than pure bred dogs. Ask any vet.
2006-08-25 06:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by muckrake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bischon Frise, or small toy poodles. Not a big fan of those kinds of dogs, but they are great loving pets with high training abilities.
2006-08-25 05:46:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've had a Shih tzu, a Bichon and 2 Pomeranians.
The Bichon was a goof ball and not very bright.
The Shih tzu was adorable, loving and easy to train.
The Poms are my favorites. They are so smart, affectionate and easy to train. I love my Pommies!
2006-08-25 05:48:45 · answer #5 · answered by Tatochka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Yorkshire Terrier that is about 4 lbs and almost 11 years old now. We got her as a puppy and she is fantastic. They stay healthy with lots of attention and love.
I would suggest this breed.
2006-08-25 05:47:28 · answer #6 · answered by Peachz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading Classified ads
http://members.aol.com/IzatKaren/class.html
CHOOSING A DOG
http://www.wonderpuppy.net/choose.htm
How to choose a breeder and puppy
http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/breeding.html
The Impact of your Choice
http://www.wonderpuppy.net/breeding.htm
2006-08-25 05:46:38 · answer #7 · answered by cm30324 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doberman
2006-08-25 05:50:44 · answer #8 · answered by guess who? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my Shih Tzu...they can be stubborn, but they are very smart, sweet and mine only weighs 9 pounds.
2006-08-25 05:48:42 · answer #9 · answered by WYGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yorkies are good, but hard to house train
2006-08-25 05:47:35 · answer #10 · answered by Sharon m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋