hi i want a really small dog, does anyone have one and if so what breed is it?

Answer 1

I breed Yorke's and Maltese

Yorke's every one knows and the Maltese are the white dog with the blue bow in a recent ad (I think it has chocolate in it).

The poggle dog in Men in Black is actually a Pug. and they are lovely characters.

Answer 2

Look at the toy breeds.

"Puggles"and other weird names not on the AKC list are cross-bred mutts, produced by backyard breeders from mediocre or poor quality pets.

Go here to read about them:

http://www.akc.org/breeds/toy_group.cfm (Toys)

Also check here as a couple of the breeds are quite small like the Tibetan Terrier:

http://www.akc.org/breeds/non-sporting_group.cfm

Also take a look in the Terrier and Herding Group and Hound:

http://www.akc.org/breeds/terrier_group.cfm

http://www.akc.org/breeds/herding_group.cfm

http://www.akc.org/breeds/herding_group.cfm

They all have dogs in the group who are small.

(Except for the Working Group who are the big powerful dogs.)

Now, when you click on the picture of the dog and go to the page for that breed, on the left is a column. At the bottom of the column, is a link captioned "National Breed Club". Click on it - that takes you to the link to the National Club for that breed that sets the breed standards. The Clubs' websites will give you an ENORMOUS information about the breed - the good, the bad, and the why or why not to get that breed. The clubs websites also have:
(1) a breeders list - all of whom have agreed to abide by the breeders code of ethics (which you can read)
(2) a link to the breed rescue for their breed



Do give serious thought to adopting from an adult from a breed rescue. The clubs' breed rescues go to a great deal of trouble to determine the dog's temperment, personality, likes and dislikes (particularly kids and cats and other dogs in the household), health, and level of training. They make a huge effort to match the right dog to the right home - and if they don't have one they think will be suitable for your home, they won't place it. Great way to avoid the puppy training, newpapers, chewing.......

If you decide to get a puppy, please use one of the breeders who are members of the breed club. A well-bred pet puppy may not be a candidate for the show ring (that nose being 1/8th of an inch to long or something else very picky) but they will be very healthy, the parents carefully screened for hereditary health problems, and from a breeder who has devoted a great deal of time to understanding the breed and bloodlines. A responsible breeder will have a written contract with a health guarantee for hereditary problems; require that if for any reason you ever have to give up the dog that it comes back to them; and always be available for help, assistance and advice about your dog. Such a breeder wil tell you if they don't think their breed is right for you based upon your needs. They want a perfect forever home for the puppies - not the money. (In 43 years in the dog show world, I have never known a breeder of that caliber who has made a profit on their dogs - it is labor of love.)

A puppy from such a breeder costs no more - and often less since poorly bed dogs tend to run up vet bills over their lives- than from a backyard breeder who doesn't do the health checks, knows nothing about the breed or bloodlines, doesn't give a guarantee, never wants to hear about the puppy again and has breed from mediocre or poor quality dogs.

Answer 3

We have a Dachshund. He's the most lovable little guy ever. A very needy breed tho. He's got to be around his humans at all times. But we like it that way :)

Answer 4

i have a pug its a big dog in a small package they were the first dogs to be bred for pets and were sacred animals like the monkeys were at one time they like short walks one hours exercise daily good with people and children there fur is like velvet very cuddly loving mine is seven months now hard to get but worth it house trained good luck

Answer 5

ok, i have two yorkies and they are the light in my eyes. you can choose to buy them really small..(2 to 4 pounds) or you can get them "medium" size...(4 to 6 pounds). if you have children i suggest you get the medium sized ones. they are very friendly and affectionate. this is the only breed ill ever have. hope this helps!!

Answer 6

Get a King Charles spaniel theyre cute!

Answer 7

I have 2 min. pins. and they are so precious. One weighs about 6 pounds & the other 8 Pounds.

Answer 8

I have a teacup maltese great dog quiet smart good spirit

Answer 9

maltese terrier great house pet and very placid easy to look after an dbecause there so small dont need much walking they get too tired

Answer 10

My sister has a poggle, it is the dog that could talk in Men in black one and two.

It is really quite nice and fairly adorable.