We are definately okay with a rescue dog! We have it narrowed down to the following breeds that will work well for our family:
1. Bichon Frise (or bichon mix)
2. Maltese
3. Toy Poodle (poodle mix)
2006-10-02 09:29:53 · 14 answers · asked by ♥Thanks For All The Fish♥ 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Maltese. The hair is like human hair, so it does not shed and very few people are allergic to them. Besides that there is no money on this earth which could buy my Maltese. He is 2 years old and I was not even a dog person, always preferred cats. Then I got this little charmer and I am a bubbling idiot about him. He truly makes my days. My husband has Alzheimer and the dog just loves him, it almost seems like he knows what is going on. He just loves to sit on his lap. He was crate trained within a few weeks and never had an accident since then. If you look in the dark , dark eyes you see love.
2006-10-02 09:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had three Bichone Frise dogs in my family. I would say that they are wonderful dogs to get because they have such wonderful personalities. They are gentle, great with children, very intelligent, and all around wonderful, loyal companions. There is just so much good to say about them. I do not know one bad thing I could say actually. Their life span is 15-18 years and from what I know they do not have any (breed specific problems," like for instance, German Shepards have hip Displaysia, and so do Poodles. Poodles, though another smart breed, can also become mean little dogs, and are extremely high energy, and CAN BE very noisy. Maltese are also wonderful dogs with around the same life span as the Bichon Frise and the poodle. Whatever breed you get, just be sure that you, your family, and the dog are compatible, and you've got a friend for life!
2006-10-02 09:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by Dreamer Child 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
out of the three of those listed, the Toy Poodle is the smartest, will train faster. I myself would choose the Bichon Frise because I think they are the cutest!
2006-10-02 09:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by wibiggurl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of the three I would say the Bichon Frise. If you are open to other options though, go with a chinease crested. I have one and I guarantee you, there is such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. My kids are allergic to EVERYTHING. He has very little hair on his head and feet and it does not shed. He is a very sweet natured dog and lots of fun.
2006-10-02 10:54:33 · answer #4 · answered by Karri G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No dog is truly hypoallergenic.
If you have bad allergies any one of these breeds could trigger your allergies.
A rescue would be a great idea as many will let you foster the dog to see how it works out or you can return them if it does not work out.
Bichons are hard to house break and all ofthesee breeds have some serious grooming upkeep. Lots of brusing and clipping and the like.
2006-10-02 09:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say a poodle. Maltese or any solid white dog have lot's of allergies of their own to deal with. I had a maltese and didnt know that, the poor little thing suffered alot with her allergies, too. So, bichons would be in that risky group, too. I would go for a poodle and then you wont have to worry about your allergies or it being prone to having allergies, too!!
2006-10-02 21:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by Kellie W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Toy Poodle rank second in the dog's intelligence list. They are easy to train but they need more simulation to keep out the boredom.
2006-10-02 09:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by pots 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All canines shed. No dogs is thoroughly no shed. There are low shed (like Poodles or different breeds without undercoats and short outer coats). Hypoallergenic could recommend you're no longer allergic to the dander or saliva of the dogs. all of us is very not often particularly allergic to the hair. To be considered hypoallergenic you would be wanting a swab try performed on the saliva and yet another try performed on the dander of the dogs. that could require alot of money and a good animal scientist (no longer basically a vet). So i don't have faith ANY canines are hypoallergenic. yet a poodle is as close as you will get. Any form of go is possibly unlikely to be what you're finding for. it is why they stopped mixing the Lab/Poodle in Australia. seventy 5% of the puppies did no longer stay as much as the factors they have been attempting to undertake (no shed/hypoallergenic) and that they weren't consistant in seems consequently could no longer be a breed - so this methodology replaced into stopped. To undesirable all of us else picked up on the "enable's blend a dogs" fad.
2016-10-18 09:08:50 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely a Labradoodle. (Standard Poodle/Lab)
They are a relatively new mixed breed. I aquired one several months ago and aside from her quiet and loving disposition, very low shed and I haven't sniffled since.
Take a look at her pic on my website in my gallery section.
2006-10-02 09:41:30 · answer #9 · answered by TexasKitty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love toy poodles. They are very smart and they are very clean. you will need to cut their hair and brush it to keep it from getting too matted.
2006-10-02 09:41:10 · answer #10 · answered by Lil Miss Answershine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋