I need some help choosing a DOG!?

Question

I an looking for a breed that isnt so small that will fit in my shoe. But small enough for me to carry around. I need a dog with these qualites

Will play around with me

Pretty easy to train

Will not poop or pee or our carpet

will lay with me and sleep at the foot of my bed

Will go for a walk

That will not get sick to easy

Will get along with a beagle

That will be fine home during the day

I DO NOT WANT A STUFFED ANIMAL!
so please do not put that as a answer

I appreciate all yall and i hope you can help me out

♥ellen♥

Answer 1

An i-dog they are available at toys r us. It is not stuffed, it's electronic.
Any breed you would buy would need training and work they do not come pre-trained from the store.

Answer 2

Take a look at the Boston terrier, or a Pug, or a Pug- Boston Terrier cross(bug), they are both great small pals. With a beagle, I would stay away from the toy varieties. They might be a little small.
After a little exercise, the pugs love to cuddle. Keep in mind that the smaller the dog, the harder to potty train.
The most important aspect is the diet. I have 2 pugs and they do great on the raw food diet. After all, a dog has the same anatomy as a wolf.
Check the lable on the food, keep away from byproducts, wheat, corn and all chemicals.
For the best compatability, get the opposite sex of your dog.
And have they spayed or neutered.
Good luck

Answer 3

Hi Ellen.
I am sorry to disappoint you dear, but there is no such dog without work. Especially the ones that get carried around.
Take it from me please, as i live with 2 little chihuahuas and 3 large dogs. They (little dogs are the worst) are hard to keep track of unless they are carried. Thus bad habits form. You can't spank them as they break. (shouldn't anyways). And if it gets cold, they really don't want to poo and pee outside. They will start getting crafty about it.
Take it from me, if you want a pocket dog. Wait until you can spend all day every day with it. Unless you want to crate train the dog. And how can you effectively train a dog if you don't have the tI'me.
My best advise is to watch dog shows and talk to breeders. They are a wealth of knowledge and you will be better informed. Sorry to say dear and im not trying to be rude, but your ideas of a breed of dog with those traits are really unrealistic. Do some research on your own. You will know if you think with the head and not the heart if a dog is the best choice for you. My first impression is for you to have a cat. They are far less maintenance and don't mind long hours alone. So long as they are not neglected. Good luck Ellen. Hopefully you will find the perfect companion.

Answer 4

Wow. What can I say about all of that? Do you want a mate or a friend? I'm not trying to ridicule anyone of course but some of those requests seem a bit... extreme almost. Where to begin?

1. Will play with you?
Alright, some dogs love play. Others are lazy and are content with lounging like a couch potato. For some, actual work is considered play (herding, etc). Many dogs will play with you, if he or she is healthy and balanced. Some times dogs are confused that you throw a ball around or a stick and you may need to teach him to play. Not one specific breed has that ability automatically 'installed'. It takes some communication, and time.

2. Easy to potty train.
This isn't a trait of any specific breed but the owner him or herself. If you put enough effort into potty training and take the right steps it will be easily accomplished. If not, then there shall be serious repercussions. Potty training is difficult for many dogs and it's not because of their breed but who they are.

3. Will not poop or pee on your carpet.
Dogs from time to time may have a slip or an accident. Humans do too! But I pretty much said something in regards to this above. Just be patient and work on it, the dog will learn. They are smart.

4. Will lay with you and sleep at the foot of the bed.
I love my dog and I love his company but he has his own bed right next to mine. I am not his property (as he is not mine) and if you do not choose a right dog, he may treat you as such. And even if you choose the right dog- you may inadvertently create that state of mind. A dog, may become overly obsessive with you, or dominant. May go as far as attacking your partner if they pose a threat to him or you (it doesn't matter the size of the dog either). If you let him sleep on the bed- make sure he knows when its alright and not alright.

5. Will go for a walk
Dogs must be walked every day. And your dog should be willing to go on a walk when you say so. But establishing a pattern makes them healthy. They need exercise to burn off that energy after being home all day.

6. Will not get sick easily
Some breeds are more prone to skin irritations or allergies, eye allergies or hip problems, etc. If you love your dog, I am sure you will be there through the good and the bad. But make sure your dog gets checked at the very minimum once a year and has all his shots up to date. It will make the difference and keep him healthy.

7. Will get along with your beagle.
How old is the beagle? And is the beagle a male or female? Male to male companionship can be difficult to work with sometimes and require a lot of attention and time. They both want to be 'tough' boys and despite how big your house may be, to them it might not 'fit' the both of them. If you work or are on the go- I suggest getting the opposite of your beagle. Not so they could 'reproduce', but because male/ female usually works best.

8. Will be fine at home during the day.
Again, if you discipline your dog/s, walk them daily, and give them both affection and what they need to stay healthy- they should be alright at home. Clearly some breeds aren't indoor breeds but they 'adapt' almost. If you already have a beagle it may be great to bring another dog into the house for they will be able to keep each other company.

In conclusion-

Adopt! Take your beagle in to the local adoption agency and check out each dog they have. You will instantly see whether they will pose a problem or be best friends. Usually they will have extensive information about the dogs history and make sure the dog is healthy. Purchasing a dog may not be what your beagle needs since you will not know everything you can or it may not allow them time to properly 'meet' each other. Another small/ medium adult dog may fill all those qualities you are looking for and more!

Dogs aren't meant to be carried around (whether in a bag or not), they love their freedom and we all should respect it. More importantly- you a bringing another member into your family, you want everyone to be involved with this process- human or not.

Answer 5

I wouldn't recommend a puppy because they are always difficult to train at first. Whatever type of dog you get I would recommend crate training it, so you won't have any issues with unwanted bathrooming in the house. If you do adopt, or even buy, a dog most reputable places will allow you a 3 day to one week 'trial' to be sure the dog fits in with you existing animal family, though no dog is perfect so you'll need to be realistic in the types of sometimes 'bad' behavior all dog have. I have a wonderful mutt that I got from my wife's sister's friend, but she was a handful as a puppy though now that she is grown she a wonderful and fun dog.

Answer 6

call the humane society and see if you can take your beagle and let him/her help you pick out someone to buddie up with, that has some education already ( at least 2 yr old).just make sure your dog has all his shots.

many pets are just the right ones if you take the time to get to know them and usually the problems you're concerned with will be small ones and just a breaking in period of nerves for the new one.

puppies are fine but are lots of work, not much sleep for you and they do not like to be alone. sometimes the older ones at the humane society need friends just as much as you and will do anything to make you smile. I've gotten some of my best friends there.

the people there can take your request and look out for a dog that just might fit .

Answer 7

ok. i have had small dogs my whole life..

i have had a yorkie, a mix between what i think is a shitzu/a poodle. and ive had a pomeranian and a doxin or weener dog as some ppeople call them
chiuauas are also great but maybe a lil small for ya.. poodles are great my aunt has them.

my g-pa has a jackrussel and beagle mix he is small and awesome

but the potty part, is all up to you and hos u train them no breed will not do that stuff just because of what kind of dog it is
so i hope i helped ya

these are all great dogs. i would h

Answer 8

With the proper postive training any dog will fit the guidelines you've listed. I have a Labradoodle and she's great. Very smart and easy to train, but she also is good at figuring things out and sometimes this isn't so great- like figuring out how to open a gate. She is the size of a Lab, but I know you can also get Mini Labradoodles. I think they grow to about the size of a small poodle.

Answer 9

The tone of your question sounds like you don't want to put any time into learning about the actual needs of a dog, or the real aspects of training. Why not volunteer at an animal shelter for a while and see how dogs really are, and then go from there?

Answer 10

Here I am again...another chance to brag on Yorkies. Mine is great (4 y/o). They are easy to train (very easy), they are 7-10 lbs., very playful, very loyal. Their personalities are fabulous. I've never been a pet person but I fell in love with this Yorkie and he's been mine ever since.

Beware purchasing a dog through a pet store. My girlfriend just did that and she spent plenty of money on the dog...PLUS the dog had a respiratory problem that she wasn't aware of. Dog was in the pet emergency for over a week...very sick...almost died. Just be very careful and make sure you read and comprehend everything that paperwork encompasses or you will regret it.

I know you will be very happy with a Yorkie. It took me 3X with a favorite treat to teach mine to "dance", "sit", "lay down". And they need to sit there for a moment...they need to wait for their treat. Not real long, but a minute. You will have fun training a Yorkie because they are so cute and playful and to you it's like playing...it is wonderful. You will get great joy out of a Yorkie. You can easily carry them in one of those doggy travel bags, which I'm going to get very soon. I love to take my dog everywhere with me.

Answer 11

In order to get such a well behaved dog you have to train it to be that way. Dogs don't just come being perfect. You have to potty train it, it has to get used to having it's feet touched, it needs obedience training so it does not chew on things, and it needs to be socialized so it will get along with other dogs. If you have the time and energy to devote to your dog so it wil become exactly what you want, then try looking on dogbreedinfo.com to find your perfect dog. Youc an take the breed selector quiz on dogbreedinfo.com, or just browse though. It sounds like you might be looking for a shih tzu, chihuahua, papillon, maltese, havanese, bichon frise, coton de tulear, dachshund, japanese chin, or a toy poodle.