small dog info?

Question

im thinking of purchasing a small dog. I have had experience with yorkies. my yorkies passed away, i do not want another one=[ im not sure which breed to get. I want one that doesnt get too big, but that isnt so small its like a teacup and has health issues. I would also prefer a breed that sheds little to no hair. I have checked the shelters in my area and have found nothing. Could anyone give me an idea of good breeds? It would be an inside dog(of course going outside to play daily).


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Answer 1

firstly keep checking witht he shelters - ask to be put on a waiting list and ask if there are other breed rescues they know of

NEVER NEVER get a pup from a pet store - you will over pay for a low quality pup and be told lies to get the sale.

there are many other small terriers - silkie, westie, etc.. poodles, pugs(although pugs do shed), chihuahua, chinese crested (teeth issues)

Answer 2

The toy poodles are a good smaller dog. Also they don't shed bad at all. Of course they do need normal groomings though, but that makes up for not shedding. I had a toy poodle, and he was a very smart dog easily trained, friendly, lovable, and a great little cuddler.
I will tell you though Shelties do shed, and probably worse than a yorkie would. Also, they aren't real small either. I have a friend that has 2 miniture shelties, and they are about the size of a regular sheltie. Bigger than a cocker spaniel, and a pug.
Also, with any dog you will want to get as much background information on the genetics of the parents for health reasons. If they are bred good, then they should be healthy, with less medical issues. I sure don't recommend going to a petshop, or backyard breeder for a puppy. I would look for a breeder than has a good reputation in your area.
Or also if you aren't real worried about the breed, or if it's a cross bread a really good place to look is on www.petfinders.com they have so many pets all over the place, and some are pure bred. Some of them have minor issues, and some major. But, mostly they just need a stable loving home.
I hope that your able to find a breed that works for you!!!

Answer 3

Dachshunds are great little tough, comical, and loving dogs. They will go on trips with you either across town or 4 states over. They will snuggle under the covers in your bed with you at night or all day if you want to. They don't shed a whole bunch. They're very smart. They love to play and romp. They are the smallest from the hound group. Bred to go into the tunnel after badgers. They also were used to hunt wild boars, rabbits, etc. Very brave little dogs. They came from Deutchland. Dachshunds are number 5 on most popular breeds in the U.S. Lots of information on the web about them. They can have back problems in their old age due to their long backs. They also have a bit of a bark, but are one great breed of dogs. No one will ever sneak around your yard and not be noticed by a dachshund. During WW1 their were people who abused these wonderful little guys, because of where they came from. An awful lot of breeds came from Germany- these other dogs weren't abused. Maybe, because Shepherds, Rottweilers and Dobermans weren't as easy to kick and live to tell about it.

Answer 4

There are a lot of small purebreds that are good. :-)

But......there are ALWAYS pros and cons to each one (due to indiscriminate breeding by people who either don't understand genetics, or think that what is considered 'cute' in that breed often contributes to medical nightmares.) There is no perfect 'breed.'

For any specific breed you choose (even MY favorite), I can give you a list of common medical problems that that breed is prone to that we see the most frequently....and which will end up costing you the most money in medical bills throughout its life. In other words, some breeds are more high-maintenance than others. And in GENERAL, mixed breeds are lower maintenance from a health/medical perspective....since the troublesome traits of each breed it contains will be diluted out.

Keep checking the shelters....but be aware that many shelter pups have been exposed to and will come down with certain common contagious diseases shortly after taking them home, even if they appear healthy at adoption. (They often have parasites, too...but that is more easily remedied.) That's not any fault of the shelter...most do an amazing job, considering the inadequate funding and staffing they have to work with. But it's just a fact. Still, it's an excellent way to give and receive love from a pet who is otherwise doomed.

Another place to try: Petfinders.com. There are pros and cons to that, too.

One of your best resources: Call around to all of the veterinary clinics in your area (start with your own DVM, of course.) We often know of people who have litters we have been seeing and know to be in good health. If they don't know of anyone when you call, ask them to write down what you're looking for, and take your name and phone number. Most keep a book at the reception desk and/or a bulletin board in the waiting room. We try to play 'matchmaker' as often as possible. Nothing is more heartwarming than getting the right pet and person together with each other!!! But it never fails, just as soon as someone calls looking for something in particular but we can't think of anyone right then...the very next day, we'll have the 'perfect' match for that person come in. LOL. If we don't have your name and phone number, we can't get y'all together.

Good luck in your search!

Answer 5

If a small breed with little shedding is what you want, I would go with a Dachshund. All dogs shed, but Dachshunds shed very little and are also good for people with pet allergies. Another small breed that would be a good candidate would be the Shih-Tzu.

Answer 6

Dachshunds are sweet and if you get short-haired, they will shed very little. Maybe go to the library or look online for pictures of dogs that you like or keep checking the local shelter. You could also check your local newspaper and see what breeds are for sale. Good luck!!

Answer 7

I would suggest a Beagle, we have a pure bred and she is just amazing, she will cuddle up with us on the lounge and sleep for hours. We keep her inside and she is THE perfect lap dog, she doesn't shed very much hair at all, and she's still really small at 10 months old.
Beagles make the perfect pets.

Answer 8

You should get a Havanese there very sweet. If you want a dog that will snuggle with you and does not shed or is not yappy, this is a perfect dog. I have a 3 and a half male he is so good, the best dog I have ever seen. Everyone that holds him wants him. There REALLY the best dog.
More info.... http://www.havanese.org/

Answer 9

Get a large Yorkie Poo (Yorkie and Poodle mix) or a small Golden Poo (Golden Retriever and Poodle mix). There also are Teddy Bears and PomePoos that are good cute breeds.

Answer 10

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