I'm looking for a dog that needs little or no grooming, is small, is playful, affectionate, and friendly?

Question

I was thinking about a papillon. Any other suggestions? Can you tell me why or why not too?

Answer 1

for a toydog that is short haired try getting the following:
a. chihuahua
get the short haired type, it is easy to maintain, less grooming, and its food intake is minimal although lots of care is needed to take care of it because of its fragile body,
b. mini pinscher
this is a mini-doberman, a big dog in a small bofy, a very alert and active dog, and can be a good guard dog, and a pet toydog as well, can easily be trained for tricks and also easy to groom, maintain, and to feed.
c. pug
its a dog that is a full sized dog in a small body, a very cute dog, and has an even sweet temperament even though it looks is in the contrary which makes it a dog of contradictions due to its short hair its grooming is easy, food intake is easy although care is needed againsts pulmonary or respiratory illnesses.
d. boston terrier
its a small dog with a very particular black and white markings similar to a boxer, in a small frame, very good dog, alert and easy to groom, similar to a pug, and same problems as the latter.

Answer 2

I have 2 papillons- they require DAILY brushing and combing, and frequent bathing with conditioner to maintain that long coat. If you want a dog with little or no grooming, these are not the dogs for you!
I would suggest pugs, boston terriers, italian greyhounds, chihuahuas, dachshunds, french bulldogs, or similar short-haired toy breeds to meet your needs. All of the dogs I listed are under 25 pounds, playful, energetic, loving, and have short coats that require only minimal brushing once every week or two to reduce shedding. Any dog with long hair is going to need a lot of brushing, so those really aren't a good match for your requirements.

Good luck!

Answer 3

papillons need a lot of grooming... I would suggest going to your local pound and checking out their selection. sometimes they have pure breeds, and if not I think a mutt would suit your specifications better anyway. most paces let you spend time in a room with a dog if you're interested first to see if you click. dogs at the pound are in need of love and are usually attention starved so they're happy for any attention you can give them. most are already trained and very well behaved, but it varies from dog to dog, and yes you can find puppies too. so before deciding on a breed I'd check into something from the pound, gain a companion and save a life.

Answer 4

Ignore Won't Ever Stop- he is just plain rude I have a Maltese and as a pup she had tendencies to be aggressive, yappy etc etc However with love and work I trained her to not be possessive with her food or toys. I had my daughter (under my strict supervision) assist me so she would be used to children as well. All are appalled at just how loving and "licky" she is. She loves curling up on your lap or on your shoulders, or next to you in bed. She follows at my heals throughout the house and is very loyal. She seldom barks when I am with her, granted if I put her in the garage and she knows I am home she will protest. I simply make sure she has plenty chew toys things to keep her entertained and reward her good behavior and try and correct her barking if there is no reason for it. (Granted if there is someone/something she feels threatened of, I do not discourage her being a dog and doing her job). I could go on and on, but the bottom line is I had to work with her from a very early age and correct her potential bad behavior. Good Luck

Answer 5

A Jack Russell or Basenji. Both are small and are what you are asking for in a dog. A Basenji on the other hand very rarely needs a bath, maybe 1 every few months. They tend to clean themselves more like a cat. If you want affection, friendly, and one that loves kids, a Basenji is great. Don't get me wrong, Jack's are great too but they can be very very hyper.

Answer 6

Papillions don't need much grooming. Shih Tzus have a ton of hair that requires daily grooming or a short clip every 2 months that costs about $25 per clip. I could list a hundred breeds. Look at the kennel club website for ideas. Better yet go to your local shelter & save a life.

Answer 7

I have a Bichonpoo (1/2 Bichon Frise 1/2 Poodle) she is 4 months old and very cute (see photo at left). She is hypoallergenic, does not shed. She is very affectionate loves everyone and all other animals. She is very playful and very smart so she is easily trainable. She is an all around great dog.

Answer 8

They need to be combed. What is your life style? How much time are you willing to give to the dog? Some breeds need more exercise time than others. I have a Lhasa Mix, she loves to walk, but doesn't require much running exercise time. She loves to sit by Mommy and walks around the dog park some. Get a dog which suites your lifestyle. You''ll both be happier!

Answer 9

A short haired Jack Russell Terrier, very affectionate and loves to play. They really get attached to their owners too<3

Answer 10

Gotta go with Chihuahua. I would have NEVER said that until I adopted one for my daughter. I was SOOOO against the little yappy rat dogs.

Turns out, not like that at all! This dog bonded to me in a nano-second, she curls up under my covers every night. She licks my arm whenever I have a boo-boo, she's just under 5lbs, does not need any grooming (I bathe her myself every other week). She loves to play with my JRT/Westie mix and she tries to play with the cats (they're not into it). She prances and wags her little tail at the sound of her name. She loves the people who are allowed in my house, but VERY protective of any changes in her environment (she WILL bark at any little change - ie: squirrel in the garden, mailman at the box).

She's in fact sleeping at my right hand as I type. She's terribly sweet!

You can see her pics here: http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=418115