chihuahua
2006-10-27 11:26:02
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answer #1
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answered by graciegirl 5
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Well there is no dog that NEVER grows, but there are a very wide variety of small dogs. Small dogs will often live longer as well. If you can, go an animal shelter and get yourself an abandoned dog from a kill shelter. This will prevent a dog from dying, and mixed breeds are often even tempered and smart. They can also live longer. It may be some trouble finding a small one there, though. You could also go to a specialty group, that holds dogs of a specific breed that have been abandoned. If none of these sound appealing to you, you can also find a breeder of small dogs. Some breeds that you may like are-
Chihuahuas. They stay very small, and I know for a fact that they have a 'specialty pound' where you can adopt one.
Party Poodles. Very very small dogs. They are also small and sweet, and rather smart.
Yorkies. As some small dogs, they are a bit yappy. Very energetic, also. But they are cute and sweet, and once again (as many small breeds are) are smart.
There are dozens and dozens of small breeds, but I hope this helped you out a little. Good luck finding your new pet!
2006-10-27 11:31:13
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answer #2
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answered by Bored. 3
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Following are small breeds.
Go to the website below to see pictures
Affenpinscher
Brussels Griffon
Cavalier KingCharles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
English Toy Spaniel
Havanese
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Manchester Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Poodle
Pug
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
2006-10-27 11:33:17
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answer #3
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answered by Blossom 4
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Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed with an average of 5 pounds.
other dogs in the toy group (Smaller dogs)
Affenpinscher
Brussels Griffon
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
English Toy Spaniel
Havanese
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Manchester Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Poodle
Pug
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Beware of "teacup" or "imperial" dogs, unethical breeders breed these dogs to be smaller, but they often have numerous health problems. Not to mention you'd be supporting an unethical breeder.
www.petfinder.org - Adopt an older dog, save a life, and you will know exactly how small the dog is full grown.
2006-10-27 11:29:10
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answered by Nikki T 4
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Since you didn't specify how small you want, or what kind of temperament, I'm going to recommend what I have:
Australian terrier. They're not SUPER tiny, but they're small enough to pick up and carry about. Weight usually isn't suppose to exceed 17-20 pounds, even in males. Height on all fours is around a foot at the withers. As an idea of how big they are once they reach adult, they'd probably still be small enough to fit entirely in a standard-sized college backpack (but don't.. that'd be cruel).
As for temperament, they're suppose to be awesome family dogs--no yippy, snappy, snarly stuff. My dog is DEFINITELY a great family dog. He gets along well with other animals, and children... if a child is pulling at him or hurting him, he'll tolerate it until he has enough, at which point he'll simply run away and hide :P He doesn't snap or growl at kids.
UNLIKE with Yorkies and poodles and the like, Aussies DONT continue growing hair past a certain length. I still groom my dog, though: shave his feet (so he doesn't collect burrs and things), give him a sanitary cut (so he stays clean), shave his chin (down the front of his neck so it is even and doesn't look funny--keeps his face cleaner... it's how show-dogs are groomed too), shave his ears (just aesthetics... again, show-dogs too)... But I do all that myself, and it's not 100% necessary if he's not for show. Mainly, you just have to brush them regularly (1-2 times a week, minimum) and give them baths once every month or two.
If you want an easy dog, that's quiet (well, mine is quiet, anyway... they're suppose to be in general), well-behaved and low-maintenance, Aussies are great. Cute, playful, eager-to-please. I've included a link talking about them, and showing pictures. Makes me wish I could get a second, as a companion to mine :(
2006-10-27 12:01:04
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answer #5
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answered by Laius Slain! 2
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Miniature dogs stay small. Depending on the breed, they can rage in weight from 4-10 pounds. You can go even smaller and get yourself a "Toy" size dog. These are tiny. Again depending on the breed, they usually range from 2-5 pounds as ADULTS! Although they are cute cause of their size, they are also usually very expensive. Do your research before picking one out. They need lots of love!
2006-10-27 12:27:35
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answer #6
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answered by Mrs. Harrington 1
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I have a Italian greyhound and am getting another. Great dogs, no shedding, very loving and very obedient, these dogs take a lot of attention when they are puppies and are extremely good companion dogs they aren't aggressive and won't be timid if they are properly socialized.
2006-10-27 11:35:06
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answer #7
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answered by D'Arcy P 3
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Basenji dogs are very small and grow little about 20 pounds at adulthood very cute
2006-10-27 11:38:31
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answer #8
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answered by giantsjake 2
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Watch animal planet on the weekends.They have dog shows and u can see all the little dogs.They're alot of them..I'm not going to name all of them due to there are to many..Like Minichure pincher and the list goes on..Check out the channel.Plus my spelling sucks
2006-10-27 11:32:07
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answer #9
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answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6
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Any dog that is called a tea cup dog. But make sure you go to a good kennel for it if you get it from somebody make sure you see the mother and father of the puppy.
2006-10-27 11:38:34
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answer #10
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answered by fonda b 3
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there is the toy poodle, the bischon, silky, yorkie terrier, those are all small dogs and none of them shed. we've all fo them in my relatives between myself and my growen teenagers and all of them are large little dogs, desire you hit upon the dogs which you will adore
2016-10-16 11:39:55
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answered by pachter 4
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