Whats a good small dog breed?

Question

My pomeranian died 5 days ago..:((
when I am ready.. I may get another dog..whats a good breed.. Thats small but not yappy or hyper and is easily trainable?

Answer 1

What about one of those little Griffons? Like in the film with Jack Nicholson "As Good As It Gets".

Verdell, the dog was a Brussels Griffon (actually I think he may have been played by two dogs - one called Timer & one called Jill - see the website below for more info)
http://www.thepoop.com/verdell/default.asp

Here's a photo of cute little baby one:
http://www.cartoondollemporium.com/cutepuppy94.jpg
They are born with ears that stand up & then fold over.


The following information is from this site:
http://www.brussels-griffon.info/publiced.htm

"A Brussels Griffon attracts instant attention with its' large lustrous eyes, delightful pout, and almost human expression. They are a small, sturdy toy dog and are often referred to as a "big dog in a small package".

The Griffon is extremely alert and takes note of all activities in the household. This intelligence, coupled with their loving personalities, make the Brussels Griffon an excellent house pet. Their wonderful air of "self importance" is a constant source of amusement to anyone lucky enough to be owned by one.

There are four coat colors: red, black, black and tan, and belge (which is red and black mixed, giving the coat a shaded look). In addition, there are two coat types, rough and smooth. The wiry haired rough coat is dense and somewhat harsh to the touch. The rough coat is hand stripped short on the body and left somewhat longer on the leg furnishings and the face to form a beard. The smooth coat is short, tight and glossy, similar to that of a Boston Terrier. The smooth-coated Griffon will not have a beard and furnishings. The two coat types give the Griffon a different look, but the dog underneath is the same. In fact, the two coats appear interchangeably, as both coat types are often born in the same litter of puppies.

Griffons can range in size from as little as 6 lbs. up to 12, or even 14 lbs.

The Griffon is a true "velcro dog" - he loves to be with you at all times. He will jump on your lap when you sit down, follow you into the bathroom, and even sit on your foot as you stand at the sink doing dishes! Because of their attachment to their family, Brussels Griffons are strictly house dogs. If relegated to a garage or kennel, the Griffon will pine away without love and personal attention, no matter how well their other needs are met. They should always have the opportunity to socialize with their people, otherwise they will become unhappy and withdraw into their shell. Griffons are happiest when they can sleep in your bed, follow you throughout your daily activities, and be an integral part of the family.

Griffons get along well with other pets, and enjoy the companionship of their human and animal family members. A word of caution - due to their innate sense of self importance, they are not aware of their small stature. As a result, they will often try to dominate dogs many times their size and could be hurt by a larger pet. Griffons love to romp and play, and will often amuse you by tearing through the house and running in circles for the sheer joy of it. When playtime is through, they will curl up next to you for a nap, again showing that they are true velcro dogs. "

There's loads more information on the site - making it well worth a visit if you're contemplating getting a Brussels Griffon.

There are Rescue Organisations out there - a quick search on the internet should bring up a list for you.

And, I'm so sorry to hear about your Pomeranian, it's so awful to lose a loving companion.

Answer 2

I have a yorkshire Terrier, Also known as a yorkie, And she is the most affectionate dog ever! She is very well behaved too. My Parents have always had them and we have never had any trouble...My Mom had one that lived to be 17, i think the norm is about 15 though. Good Luck!

By the way, I have also owned a daschund, And it was very good, While i was around, However, When we left her alone she would get mad and chew stuff up, and pee in the house...She was potty trained and would go to the door when we were home, But it was like she was trying to get "revenge" for being left by herself, I have heard this from others too.

Answer 3

A Chihuahua is the best, but they do bark a lot. They are very smart little dogs. Most small dogs are hyper and yappy.

Answer 4

A mini dachshund!! I just got mine and by two weeks she was potty trained to go only on her mats!! She is so smart... Dacshunds are known for their intelligence... She is little active cause she is a puppy but not jumpy... they shouldn't jump too much cause of their long backs! She loves to sit on my lap while I watch tv!! She is just the cutest thing... Good luck!

Answer 5

papillion
easily trainable, very versatile, well manered, cute, not yappy!

sorry about your dog. good luck with an new one.

Answer 6

I have a maltese and she is the best. She hardly barks, and when she does, it is not high pitched and annoying. They are hard to groom, so we take her to petsmart to get groomed , but they are the best pals. She is fully trained, and she is a great companion. I would get another one any day.

Answer 7

think little poodles are smart and loveabl . they are good little watchdogs .... i had a poodle till she passed a few days ago..she was 9 in our years... they don;t continous bark either...they will bark when someone is on the porch to ring the bell or knock..........

Answer 8

chihuhua becuase they're small and they're very overprotective of their owners and they can train easily

Answer 9

TEACUP CHIHUAHUA I HAVE ONE AND I LOVE HIM SO MUCH, NOT YAPPY AND VERY SMART

Answer 10

shih tzu are great and they are hypo-allergenic