We are moving to Dallas to a 4 bedroom one story house with an average size backyard. We are planning to get our dog just before we move, which is the end of december. We are willing to get up to a medium sized dog with minor shedding. Here are the breeds my mom decided NOT to get;
1. Dauchsund
2. Beagle
3. Chihuahua
4. Any large dog
So do you guys have any suggestions?
2006-11-20 05:05:01 · 8 answers · asked by Weird Chick o.O 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Here's the breeds I decidednotto get:
1. Fluffy Poodles
2. Bichon Frises
3. Dogs that have hair I absolutely have to take care of
THANK YOU
Me
2006-11-20 05:12:12 · update #1
Have you considered a greyhound? Retired racing greys make great pets. They have very fine hair and not much of it with very minimal shedding. As far as grooming requirements, they only need to be bathed about once a year. Very low maitenence dogs.
They are also, contrary to what you might think, very lazy dogs. They rarely bark and come already partially trained. They weigh in usually between 40-80lbs. While very tall, they are really skinny.
Very easy to take care of, gentle temperments.
Also, there's a great number of them that need rescuing!
There's lots of information available on the net. Just type "greyhound rescue" in your search menu for a rescue near you.
Good luck, whatever your decision!
2006-11-20 05:25:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boxers are one of my personal favorites, though some do tend to be on the "large" side (more than 50 pounds). Look at the miniature poodles--they don't shed, they're very intelligent, and they are very healthy overall (they live a long time). Yes, they do require grooming, but you don't have to make them look like a silly show dog; a simple puppy cut looks good on any age of poodle.
Terriers are also good dogs, but very high energy--West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, etc. Schnauzers are fun and energetic dogs. Corgis are loyal companions, though their thick coats can shed a lot.
2006-11-20 13:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by adrienna1026 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adopt a cockapoo or springapoo. They are cute, smart, outgoing, and don't shed!!! They are smallish medium sized depending on the parents, so be sure to ask. Great dogs!
2006-11-20 13:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by dolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a Basenji there are cool little dogs. they yodel instead of bark. very loving little dogs to they dont get much more than 25-30 lbs. or a boxer they are wonderful dogs. my boxer just died two weeks ago. there are pictures of my basenji "sparky" at my myspace site
myspace.com/manist there is only one down in the bottem of my pics page
you can see basenjis at puppyfind.com too
2006-11-20 13:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by megan m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's wrong with a Chihuahua? They are very loyal and loving! I wouldn't trade mine for the world! She's like having another kid around!
2006-11-20 13:55:51 · answer #5 · answered by jthasse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay away from the hounds they bark at everything and need space to run.be like all your neighbors and get a shitzu.
2006-11-20 13:10:21 · answer #6 · answered by foreveryoung 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi
2006-11-20 13:12:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a small poodle i guess
2006-11-20 13:08:08 · answer #8 · answered by ♥andreaaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋