i am looking for a dog that rarely sheds, easy to groom, low energy levels and well mannered around people?

Question

not including a besenji and a pug...what is the best dog(s) to buy?

Answer 1

cockapooterrier

It is a mix breed of a mix breed.

The cocker spanial was breed with poodle creating a cockapoo, which was mixed with a terrier, creating the cockapoo terrier.

This is the most docile dog, very submissive and accepting, a loving dog so it is great around kids, doesn't shed a lot thanks to the poodle aspect. All animals need some care and maintenance but this dog is so mellow, the one we had growled 4 times in his 15 years of life.

They all look basically a like, tan in coloring, and looks like a loose perm gone bad, I cut his hair once a year down close to the skin in summer, and brushed him semi regularlly basically being a kid at the time that meant when ever I got around to it.

Answer 2

The best I can suggest is a greyhound. They have what is called a smooth coat, which sheds the least of all coat types. This coat is very short so it is also easy to groom them.

Also they are very low energy (a nickname for them is"40 mph couch potato"). Young dogs of any breed will have a lot of energy, so is you want a low energy dog, it is best to get an adult. The greyhound is a great dog to adopt because of a large number of retired racing dogs.

One problem is that retired racers need time to adjust to a new life style. Many are not used to living in a house environment, they. They will need to adjust to things like stairs and wood floors.

Answer 3

I have a Malamute... he's trainable when he wants to be and certainly no good at the recall command. But as far as shedding, I challenge any breed owner to show me that their breed sheds more than a Mal does! lol You should honestly look at a Standard Poodle or Giant Poodle. Very smart and highly trainable (2nd most intelligent breed of dog behind only the Border Collie) and low shedding!

Answer 4

I would avoid a double coated breed (such as an Akita), as they tend to be terrible shedders.

Alyssa - "Greyhound (they only race because they're forced too"

That is plain and simply NOT TRUE! They are not "forced" to race (how on earth could you even force one to) they love and live to run and chase. Have you EVER seen the pure joy on a running Hounds face? When my Hounds are going to run they scream and leap with excitement! "Force", LOL!!! They are generally lazy though.

But back to the question. A hairless Chinese Crested doesn't shed, but will need clothes/sun protection. MOST single coated breeds shed minimally. A Greyhound can be all these things, so can Whippets, but Hounds are not easy to train and are very smart which can aggravate some people.

Answer 5

Try getting an older dog from a rescue group.

Go to: www.smallpawsrescue.org and look for their "dogs available for adoption" link

They are a bichon frise rescue group that fosters bichons (small-non-shedding dogs) across the country.

Adoption fees range from $75 to $150 depending on the age of the dog. And there are dogs that are housebroken and trained.

Each dog comes with a story and history provided by the foster parents. It's a great group. When you apply to adopt one you get to chat with the foster parents and ask behavior (personality) questions...and you'll need to provide them with the name of a local vet so they can "background check" that you don't abuse animals or anything like that.

It sounds like you'd do great with an older dog! Bichons are small so they live to be 18-20 years old with proper care so even a 7 year old bichon would have a long, happy life with you.

Good luck!!!!! (my group calls them "furr babies" and "fluffs")

Answer 6

A dog that is low energy well behaved around people and sheds rarely is called stuffed.
You do not want a dog you want the perfect pet.
Do not buy a dog as you are not going to find what you are looking for.
Dogs are alot ofwork training grooming pick up after them and walking them and once again TRAINING them to be well behaved dogs. Not an easy task.

Answer 7

A stuffed one. Check out ToysRUs.

Seriously, almost all dogs shed. The ones that don't require frequent grooming and trips to a professional groomer. Young dogs of most breeds will have HIGH energy levels (unless you adopt a mature dog from a rescue). And being well mannered depends on how well you train it, not the breed.

Answer 8

A fish. Seriously, it sounds from your description that you're not interested in putting any effort into owning a dog. A dog is not something that you put on a shelf when you don't feel like grooming or taking it for a walk or training it to behave around people. Do dogs a favor and find a pet that requires less maintenance.

Answer 9

We have a fixed, female shi-tzu. Her best qualities are:
1) She hardly barks
2) She is not hiper
3) Her hair does not shed, but we do keep it clipped for easier grooming.
4) She does not lick you or beg for food.
5) She comes when you call her, otherwise she leaves you alone.
6) She is great with my children.

Although she has never bitten anyone, one of her characteristics that may concern you is that she is leary of strangers. I ask the people who do not know her to not touch her because she has snapped.

Answer 10

They have some at Toys R Us they are called stuffed dogs. Real dogs shed, some are easier to groom then others, enery levels vary by breed and for a dog to be well mannered it takes time and training.