I have an Akita-Shepard mix, he's super friendly & loves small dogs, he is very, very gentle, his best friend is a kitten next door, they just sit & love on each other & when they play well he pretty much just licks him to death while the kitten tries to tear his eyes out...lol.
We do a lot of hiking which will be fine for a small dog because I can just slip him in my pack like a baby if needed but I prefer he use his own 4 legs most of the time. Currently she would just be around me & my dog but my boyfriend will be coming home & we plan on getting married. So my family will be expanding in about 7years or so. But the dog would be around lots of children now because well little kids just seem to migrate to my house. I want a small dog because well I live in the city & I don't want to large breed dogs & my boy needs some companionship.
2007-01-05 06:41:04 · 5 answers · asked by Marie 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When I say small dog I mean no more then 15lbs.
2007-01-05 06:51:50 · update #1
here are some links that can help you decide. There are many small breeds out there, don't assume the first they offer is the best. consider the top five.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm
http://www.petnet.com.au/dogselectapet.html
http://www.teststeststests.com/dogbreedtest.htm
2007-01-05 06:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by Kitten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a chiahuahua/rat terrier mix. She is so adorable. She is full grown at 8 pounds. She gets along with all dogs, big and small....and she is also very affectionate and sweet. This kind of dog would be great for city living. She does well in small areas, doesnt have much maintenance, and is also good with kids. She doesnt have a chiahuahua attitude which is great, cuz they seem to get very territorial and mean. She is the opposite. Good luck on finding the right puppy!!
2007-01-05 07:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by erin w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of small dogs you can get I have 2 min pin and they both love hiking in the woods & bluffs here in Minnesota. I bring lots of water & some snacks like carrots. They have the energy for it and they are great dogs.
2007-01-05 06:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by Lora D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a labradoodle. They dont shed, have great temperment, and are all around great dogs. They basically have all the good points of a lab mixed in with the good points of a poodle. Here is a link to a breeder where we are getting ours at the end of this week:
http://goldendoodledandy.com/
2007-01-05 06:46:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jr. Mechanic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, since you like hiking -Cardigan Welsh Corgi, or Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Australian Shepherd ( the best breed ever) you can see them at www. terrablue.net. females only about 35 lbs. properly bred cocker spaniels are nice. shelties are also nice for hiking try not to get a dog that is bred to follow there nose- other wise your hikes will have to be on leash ( beagle, terriers etc. they want to run away)
2007-01-05 06:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by AUSSIEMOM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋