I live in and 1,100 sqr foot mfg home. I would like a small lap dog and somewhat easy to house train. Prefer a female who is already familiar with family. My husband and I do not have any kids, so we are looking around. We currently have a cat and a bird. They get along great.
2006-11-08 12:43:16 · 11 answers · asked by marge S. 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
A shih-tzu!! They are the best--great apartment dogs, small enough for the lap, and they don't bark or yip like most small dogs. They are very intelligent, loyal and loving. Bonus, they don't shed. I have one and he's the best dog! I highly recommend them.
2006-11-08 12:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Maybalee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surprisingly, I've heard many people say that poodles, not the toy variety, are excellent pets. Very good demeanors, and very little shedding. Not really a small dog, but not a big dog either. With proper discipline, keeping the dog from being overly vocal shouldn't be an issue. Many smaller dogs are high strung, thus the barking and yiping.
2006-11-08 12:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by captainmcsorley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes, yes. A Miniature Pincher, I've had 2...lost the first one in a divorce. I now have a female "min pin". They aren't yappers like a lot of small dogs and almost no shedding. That is the reason I picked a min pin in the first place cuz I can't handle the hair, They are very playful, loyal and very easy to paper or house train.
E-mail me if you have any further questions.
2006-11-08 12:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try http://www.petfinder.com and go to "Shelters and Rescue Groups" in the upper right. Going through a rescue group that fosters their dogs in home environments will make it easier for you to find a dog whose behavior is already known - whether it's a barker or not, whether it gets along with cats in general, etc.
Here are a list of "Toy Breeds" (as recognized by the AKC) who would be lap-dog sized:
http://www.akc.org/breeds/toy_group.cfm
Recommendations:
Maltese
Shih Tzu
Lhasa Apso
Havanese
And the ubiquitous "small mixed breed". :)
Good luck!
2006-11-08 13:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite is the Bichon Frise!! Other ones that do good and don't bark a lot is the haveneese, shih-tzu, and bologneese
These dogs don't tend to bark a lot, but they can if you dont scold them when they do...
I have an adult Bichon Frise female I would be willing to sell...I bought her for breeding, but DNA testing showed that somewhere in her lineage she wasn't with the same father as she was registered, so I plan to sell her. She is really well trained, and went to obediance classes, and she should have good bloodlines. Let me know if your interested...wyomingirlie16@yahoo.com
Good luck finding the dog you want!
2006-11-08 13:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by wyomingirlie16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about any small breed is a canditate for lap dog..The barking is something you have to train them for. Don't let them get started and it's easier to break.
2006-11-08 12:45:02 · answer #6 · answered by Betty Boop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chihuahuas i have three. they r easy to train don't bark much and wen they do its quiet and they r small they may have bug eyes but look around none of my chihuahuas have bug eyes so just keep lookin.
2006-11-08 12:46:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cocker spaniels are not a bad size, very sweet pets
yorkies are cute and tiny, select ones do bark, depends on the personality
NEVER buy a corgi, they are rambuxious, mean, and horrible! always barking!
2006-11-08 12:56:41 · answer #8 · answered by shelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rat terrier they are good dog listen well behaved love siting in laps protective lap dog
2006-11-08 12:53:30 · answer #9 · answered by nick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basenjis an african barkless dog.....no kidding....they are a great lap dog, and are very loyal...
2006-11-08 12:48:01 · answer #10 · answered by glduke2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋