what kind of dog that will suit in our lifestyle?

Question

Me and my husband live in a 2 room condo unit in a suburb, i really want to have a dog..but im worried too cause i have asthma, and my husband thinks that a dog in a condo unit is too much?

Answer 1

just remember that SIZE does NOT always matter, even little dogs can have HIGH energy needs.

and for the record, i have asthma and i have 4 dogs. my doctor put me on a new medicine, Advair..and Zyrtec. works GREAT!
you might wanna play it safe w/a LOW shed dog. there is NO such thing as a hypoallergenic or NO shed dog...ALL dogs shed, some more than others. even WE shed. it's not the hair that your allergic to, it's the dander, the dead dry skin that they shed every day. a dog that is well groomed would not be so bad as one that never sees a tub!

here is a page with a list of dogs that shed VERY little, AND if you click on the name it will take you to the link to their breed info..so you can get a quick look at whether the breed would fit into YOUR lifestyle.
REMEMBER NEVER buy a dog from a pet store *puppy mill dogs* and makes sure you can see BOTH parents if you are buying from a breeder.
if you'd rather adopt..there are HUNDREDS of pure breed rescues you can go through. just use your search engine. breed name and then type rescue after it...
good luck!!

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/lightshedders.htm

the poster above me is mistaken...when she said they have no dander..LMAO..everyone has dander..its dry dead skin. if that Bichon didn't have DANDER it wouldn't have SKIN! gezz some ppl delude themselves into the craziest fantasies!

Answer 2

I have a 14 week old Bichonpoo in a one bedroom apartment. She is perfect. A Bichonpoo would be ideal for you. They are mellow, easily trainable. They do require some grooming but do not shed and are hypoallergenic. She currently weighs about 5 pounds and will not weigh more than 10 or 12 pounds as an adult. I am able to take her everywhere with me she is a great companion. Because she is small she doesn't require a yard or a lot of exercise. And you have never seen a cuter dog.

Answer 3

There are some sturdy quizzes which you would be able to take which will make it easier again to a call. i haven't any suggestion because of the fact i think of including yet another canines could be 2 lonely canines. canines crave human interest and that's complicated to supply that as quickly as you artwork 8 hours an afternoon and that i'm specific are out doing different issues. I say locate techniques of attempting to supply your canines greater interest now and if it does no longer calm him down then evaluate getting an older canines from a safeguard this is desperate for a house.

Answer 4

A small dog would do fine in an apartment. Are you allergic to dogs? Or dander? If you are, a Bichon Frise would be a great dog for you guys to have. It's hypoallergenic, it doesn't shed, and it doesn't have dander. They're small white dogs, they get about 10 inches at the shoulders, and weigh 10-15 pounds They would do fine in a condo, as long as it gets to take a few walks every now and then.

Answer 5

Smooth coated dautchshund! :)

Behavior:
Children: Best with older, considerate children.
Friendliness: Moderately protective.
Trainability: Slightly difficult to train.
Independence: Moderately dependent on people.
Dominance: Moderate.
Other Pets: Generally good with other pets.
Combativeness: Friendly with other dogs.
Noise: Likes to bark.


Grooming and Physical Needs:
Grooming: Very little grooming needed.
Trimming & Stripping: No trimming or stripping needed.
Coat: Short coat.
Shedding: Average shedder.
Exercise: Very little exercise needed.
Jogging: A poor jogging companion.
Indoors: Fairly active indoors.
Apartments: Good for apartment living.
Outdoor Space: Does all right without a yard.
Climate: Does well in most climates.
Owner: Good for novice owners.
Longevity: Moderately long lived (12 to 15 years).

Talents:
hunting, tracking, watchdog, and performing tricks.

Answer 6

how about a poodle? they're little and they don't shed. and they come in assorted sizes. including TEACUP. is yours a 2 room or a 2 bedroom? my husband and i are in a 2 bedroom apt while we close on a house and we have 4 dogs (3 over 100lbs) and 2 cats. the dogs get walked constantly of course.

Answer 7

What triggers your asthma? Plant allergies? Exercise? Perfumes? Car exhaust? Cats? Dogs?

If you aren't going to be able to be at home for extended periods of time, then I would recommend getting a cat.

Answer 8

Although I share your enthusiasm, you don't sound like an ideal parent for a dog. Perhaps a fish!?! Please don't take in a pet you may have to give up....visit petfinder.com to see what happens to the pets that people didn't consider OR reconsidered. If you truly insist...research, research, research. And when you're done with that research......FOR GOD SAKE DO SOME MORE!!

Answer 9

Definitely something small and hypo-allergenic.

List of Hypo-Allergenic Dogs:
http://www.bigdogboutique.com/ProductCart/pc/hypo_allergenic_dogs.html

Answer 10

Min poodle, shi tzu- small non shedding breeds.