what Dog breed?

Question

I am looking to get a small dog that neither sheds nor drools. Also, low energy and cuddly. I realize that each dog has a unique personality but I was just wondering generally. I am looking for breeds or mixes. Or what to look for (behavior), in the individual dog, when adopting from either the breeder or humane society.

Answer 1

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/tchoose.html

The link above may help you make some decisions. Also, this link may help you as far as low-shedders go:

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/lightshedders.htm

No dog is a 100% non-shedder. As far as the energy level goes, adopting an older dog who no longer has the puppy energy may be best for you. There are also the benefits of already being spayed or neutered, house trained, obedience trained, UTD on shots, able to see how big there are rather than guessing how big they will get, temperament can be seen or is known, genetic history or medical conditions are probably known, etc., etc..

Good luck!

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Answer 2

In my experience, the dog breeds which are the least likely to develop human aggression issues are the Pug, Beagle, English Bulldog, and Boston Terrier. I haven't really seen an example of any of those breeds that I would say had a serious aggression issue, though I have met more than a few nervous Beagles. Well-bred Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Pit Bulls, and Greyhounds would be right up there as well. On the other hand are the breeds which are most likely to be aggressive. I have never had a pleasant experience with a Yorkie. In fact, of the 50 or so Yorkies that I have encountered, I would say all 50 had some sort of aggression issue. Chow Chows, Akitas, and Chihuahuas are right up there as well. But, I would say that the most aggressive dog breeds are the various breeds of Terrier from Scotland, the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, and Skye Terrier. Scotties and Westies in particular are very bitey dogs.

Answer 3

Poodles are good for people with allergies. They drool either. Don't believe the hype though about short haired dogs not shedding as much as long haired ones. I dog sit a lot of different breeds and the greyhounds and beagles shed 100 times more than the Irish setter. You can go to the library and get a book on dog breeds. It tells everything in there.

Answer 4

Bichon Frise! Dont shed! are sweet and affectionate, cutest thing; I can't take mine anywhere without people stopping me to say how cute she is. Bichons are people lovers and do not like to be alone so your dog will need to be kenneled when you are away from the house. Also coat that doesn't shed needs to be brushed daily to remove loose hair or it will mat and your dog will need to be shaved :( BUT they have these crazy bursts of energy where they will run through the house (or the yard) like crazy for two or three minutes! Once tired, your bichon is your buddy again. This dog really doesn't smell "doggie" either, but I wash her every other week. Outside of a Labrador which sheds horribly, this is the best dog ever to me. p.s. They want to sit on the sofa or the chair WITH you not just near you, so keep that in mind.

Answer 5

I would suggest that you look online at a humane society, they know all about the dogs in their care and the bio about the dog will tell all about their personality and what home environment is best suited for the dog. I personally would recommend a schnauzer/terrier mix (mini of course), a schnauzer, or a poodle, as all of the ones that I have known are huge cuddlers and as you can see I have a mini poodle right now and he loves to cuddle with me.

Answer 6

HI
I have a maltese they are the sweetest so I got another one yesterday, the first one was actually a maltese peke mix called a maltepeke, `she is so sweet and doesn't shed, go through either or both so you can get exactly what you want. I also have a peke a tzu that I got as a rescue that need a home. They are very sweet Shih Tzu are non shedding and very sweet too.
LAmmy

Answer 7

Shih tzu are a low energy dog, but you would need to take them to the groomers and get them groomed.

Before you decide on any animal do your research, like you are doing here. You can go to the www.akc.org website and click on breeds for more information.

Another good source that I like to recommend is breed specific rescue groups. They know all about that breed and can help you make your decision. You can go to: http://www.mypetnanny.info/PD/index.htm
and find local animal shelters and rescue groups in your area.

What ever you do, don't get your pet from a pet store. Most likely they get their dogs from puppy mills and you will end up with a lot of heatlh problems and costly bills for your new friend.

Good Luck on your search!! Your new friend is waiting for you.

Answer 8

The miniature schnauzer is a good breed. It does not shed, it will can be happy playing inside or outside. The schnauzer is eager to learn and he/she is very protective. Of course I am bias do to the fact I have owned a miniature shnauzer from the age of 7 and I am 43 so far. I once owned a miniature schnauzer named 8-Ball, he would lay in my lap with my plate on top of him.

Answer 9

I had a shih tzu.. very sweet. has a lot fo hair but no shedding and no drooling. I dont think its so much about the breed when it comes to a dogs perosnality but how they are trained. My dog was very cute but weird she woul run in circles for minutes and no one tought her how to do that. lol she understoon with gestures, and specific words... when I would say good night choupite (her name) and point to the cage... she would just go inside. Its all about the trainer

Answer 10

A dog that doesn't shed or drool - check out poodles or poodle mixes. Shiz tsu also do not shed but with the long hair they are more high maintainance.

Good Luck