I am getting a new puppy soon and I'm torn between a few different breeds. I want a dog under 10 lbs that is relatively quiet (not a big yapper). I know it's hard to find in a toy breeds. Give me some ideas on some great dogs that would do ideally in an apartment, by themself while I'm at work for a few hours and will not bother the neighbors with loud barking constantly while I'm away.
2007-01-17 11:53:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is a dog that physically can't really bark...supposedly,it can make noise,but not bark.I've never heard it before,but it may be worth checking out.it's called a basenji,but i'm not sure how available they are.It's not a toy breed,it's a hound dog,but it doesn't get taller than 17" according to the breed standard.Check this out:
http://www.akc.org/breeds/basenji/index.cfm
2007-01-17 12:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lindsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quietest dogs of the toy breeds are the ones who were trained to not bark.
All dogs will bark, as it is in their nature. True, there are some more 'reserved' dog breeds, but any breed can be taught to remain quiet.
A week of use of an anti-bark collar will make many dogs into a mouse, if that is your desire.
2007-01-17 12:14:38 · answer #2 · answered by Edward W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog should be trained on how to eat, walk with you, not to bark, potty training and sleep on its place etc. You can teach anything to your puppy, dogs get trained easily with some good instructions. If you want some good training tips visit https://tr.im/Wxmdm
If properly trained, they should also understand whistle and gesture equivalents for all the relevant commands, e.g. short whistle or finger raised sit, long whistle or flat hand lay down, and so on.
It's important that they also get gestures and whistles as voice may not be sufficient over long distances and under certain circumstances.
2016-04-21 09:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure you are going to find this in a small breed dog. The barking is their defence mechanism. I have a chihuahua that seldom barks, but that is rare with this breed.
2007-01-17 11:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have nine month old Silky terrier she is not a barker. She is on the small size, she 8lb. I have a special need daughter, and we were looking at pet store. She was six months old, and half prize and sat on my daughter lap. You can start looking in pet stores to see how different puppies are, and different breed. That what I did, but I ended up with my puppy.
2007-01-17 12:19:19 · answer #5 · answered by Halo Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every dog of any breed can be a barker. I have a very very quiet Italian Greyhound. She is such an awesome little dog, but please do your research on this toy breed. They certainly aren't for everyone and have some major issues if you aren't there to correct them.
2007-01-17 12:01:26 · answer #6 · answered by kana121569 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a peke that is very quiet but he weights about 14 lbs. Please check out www.petfinder.com, most of the pets are in foster homes and the foster parents can give you some of the dogs personality traits such as being a talker (barker) etc. To many dogs out there need a home - please consider adoption.
2007-01-17 13:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by Gina B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-01 08:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My miniature daschund never barked, unless someone was at the door. She was adopted, so I can't say whether she was trained in this way or not.
2007-01-17 14:13:50 · answer #9 · answered by Nina W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have three dogs, American staffinshire, min pin and daschund hound, and by far the daschund hound id the quietest. the only time he barks is when hes messing(playing)with the min pin
2007-01-17 13:21:56 · answer #10 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋