Besides myself and my husband, in our family is our 10 year old son and a 2 year old Ferret. We have a very old dog who is passing away soon. I have been researching the best kind of breed for us, but not getting very far. I would like a small dog. Something that doesn't shed much, and barks very little and that does NOT have the tendency to run off and explore. Something that can be left alone a normal day when we are working, and learns fairly easily. Any suggestions?
2006-09-19 11:39:53 · 14 answers · asked by cbr♥fox 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would suggest a yorkie poo. They are good, they have the poodle in them so the shedding is maintained. A miniture yorkie is good, and a French Bull dog is great. Papillions are also good dogs that are not big barkers. All of these breeds do not bark a lot, but you will also need to train your pup not to bark. I would also suggest crate training your pup. If you are going to be gone for long periods during the day, you do not want your baby to have free run of the house. Puppies will find those things you have dropped, lost, or misplaced from weeks and tears ago!
I provided some links below for you to read on each of the breeds suggested. I would also consider NOT to bring another dog into the house until your other passes. A new pup or rescue pup can cause more stress on your older dog, plus it is not fair to bring a replacement into your home with your other baby still alive.
Good luck!!! I hope you find a good one!!!
2006-09-19 12:02:33 · answer #1 · answered by thedothanbelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will second the advice to avoid a Jack Russell.
Many of them are very active. I have one and he's still hard to control at 5 years old. Some ideas are: Brussels Griffon (not supposed to bark much), Schipperke (rumored to be the best house dog), Basenji, Pug, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier. The last three may breathe loud or snore, due to having snub noses.
Please keep in mind that there are some great dogs at shelters everywhere. Most of them are "known quantities", in that the shelter folks can tell you how they behave, whether they are house broken in their kennel, whether they get along with kids, cats, etc., and what level of training they have.
Have fun finding your new dog!
2006-09-19 21:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any breed of terrier. You have to get them clipped every few months (thy don't shed at all) I grew up with a scottie terrier, they are small and generally very friendly. However knowing you have a ferret, I'm not sure how it will go they were originally bred for hunting rats. But if you get it as a puppy, I'm sure the two fo them would get along. I remember our scottie did not bark much. I think the personality will play into this more than the breed itself.
2006-09-19 18:50:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get a Jack Russell. I have three and they are a handful. Alot of people like them cause they are small and cute, and they see them on tv. But the dogs on tv are highly trained. I'm not sure what is a good dog for you to get that is small and doesn't run off, and shed. GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-09-19 18:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well to tell you the truth.. i have a pug and it is a very good dog. it trained to go to the bathroom outside in less than 2 weeks. pugs loves children and are very friendly but may not work out because you need to be with it during the first month or so when you first get it.
2006-09-19 18:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by meg p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say a yorkie. i don't think they shed but their hair keeps on growing so you'll have to take it to get groomed and the are small and very cute. I hope you find a nice puppy that you like. I have a pikineese puppy they are small and very cute but they do shed.
2006-09-19 18:47:50 · answer #6 · answered by KK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lost my dog of 12yrs last yrs, and we decided to get another dachshund they are very loving and devoted dogs, they bark but they are barking let you know someone is around the home. If you give them love they will give you love back.
2006-09-19 18:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by Brezzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Maltese puppy is a very nice breed! Good luck picking!!
2006-09-19 18:55:18 · answer #8 · answered by babyN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doxen or dachshund i would think is a good small dog my mom has 4 2 males 2 females the males seem to be more kid friendly though
2006-09-19 18:45:37 · answer #9 · answered by klynnd1981 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cockapoo
2006-09-19 20:01:01 · answer #10 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋