I am looking for a dog, and need a breed. I want a dog that is clam, less then 25 pounds and more than 10.?

Question

I am looking for a lap dog. One that is good with children. Will get a long with another dog. I am having a hard time finding a breed that fix what I am looking for. If you know a dog breed, please answer the question. Thank you

Answer 1

A Bichon is a great pet. here is some info for you.

The Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy, white powder puff of a dog whose merry temperament is evident by their plumed tail carried jauntily over their back. Bichon Frise (Bichons) loves to be the center of attention and is always eager to please. They make a delightful and amusing companion. Gentle-mannered, sensitive, very playful and affectionate the Bichon Frise is good with children and other pets.

Other Names: Tenerife Dog, Bichon Tenerife, Bichon a poil Frise

Height: 9 - 12 inches
Weight: 7 - 12 lbs.

Colors: White, cream or apricot up to 18 months of age.
Coat: Long and loosely curling.

Temperament: Bichon Frise are friendly, active, gentle-mannered
With Children: Yes, exceptionally good with children.
With Pets: Yes
Special Skills: Family pet.

Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Very Low

Care and Training: The Bichon Frise requires daily coat care. Brushing, periodic trimming, regular bathing. Trim around the eyes and ears with blunt nosed scissors. Clean the eyes to prevent staining. Most of their exercise needs can be met with just playing, but they do love to walk and romp in open areas.
Learning Rate: Very High, Obedience - Very High, Problem Solving - Very High

Activity: Outdoors - Medium, Indoors - Very High.
Living Environment: An apartment is fine if daily walks are given. An owner of a Bichon Frise should be patient, consistent and be able to take time to train, exercise and socialize them. Bichon Frise do well with the elderly or disabled.

Health Issues: No known heritable problems. Some problems with knees, block tear ducts, skin ailments, cataracts and epilepsy.

Life Span: 15 + years
Litter Size: 3 - 5

Country of Origin: France
History: The exact origin of the Bichon Frise is still unknown today. Though many agree that they existed before the time of Christ. Some say they descend from the Maltese, others claim they were a dwarf breed that resulted from crossing of a miniature Spaniel and a miniature Poodle with Cayenne dogs. After World War I both French and Belgian breeders sustained an active interest in the breed. A challenge came when it was time to name the breed. Madame Nizet de Leemands, head of the Breed Standards Committee of the FCI asked her colleagues in desperation, "What does it look like?" She was told it was a fluffy, little white dog. "well then," she said, "It shall be called Bichon Frize (fluffy little dog)."

Answer 2

There was a person on here a few months ago who was bent to breed her dog and wanted to know how long the gestation was because her dog is " so perfect! So pretty, so smart!" and she just thought her dog would have the best looking pups and her friends thought so too! Her dog was a mix. I personally know of one person who breeds Eskies to subsidize their income. They work 10 hour days, the dogs are stuck 24/7 in small cages and are bred from the first heat and every heat there after. When the dogs reach about 5 yrs old. This person then dumps the dogs off at this private shelter where they have to get the dogs used to people, socialized and trained before they can put them up for adoption. The last four (three females and one male) that were dumped off at the shelter have been there for almost two years. Why should I breed my dog? I shouldn't because I don't have a clue about breeding dogs. I don't pretend to know anything about breeding dogs and because I've never even entertained the notion of breeding, I haven't bothered to educate myself. If I ever come on here asking questions about a pregnant dog, it isn't because I set out to breed a dog, it will be because I have found a pregnant dog and don't have a clue as to what to do. I wouldn't and couldn't breed because I know how many dogs are sitting in shelters and being euthanized every day. I've said it before and I will say it again, my conscious won't allow me to add to the situation and make it worse. BTW...All four of my dogs are altered.

Answer 3

Dionne, if you go to www.akc.org, they actually have a section on "How to choose the dog right for you"? They have FAQs that would be helpful for you, and also addresses your life-style, and what breeds of the size you seek as which is the better Breed to have.

It's a great site for what you are asking, and I think this will help you more than anything.

Good luck, and hope you find a great dog and have many years of happiness with him/her.!

Answer 4

The Bichon Frise is a small dog originally bred as a companion dog.

The Dachshund is an intelligent small dog, originally bred for hunting.

The Jack Russell Terrier belongs to the hunting dog breeds, is small yet highly active.

The Pug is a Small / Medium sized dog that was originally bred in East Asia.

The Welsh Corgi is a small size dog that was originally bred as a working dog.

All meet you're requirements.! :-)

Answer 5

Go on the web and type in "small dogs".
Before buying, please take your time and really study the different breeds.
You will be paying good money for a dog who you will share your home with for a long time.
For the best results and most satisfaction for both the dog and yourself, give yourself plenty of information.
I wish you well.

Answer 6

Go to the shelter/pound and find one. Adopted dogs are so loving and faithful. You'll never regret it! Treat the dog like a child and it will become your child too.

Answer 7

Everbody is gonna say dont breed.
Thay can be right, if you live in a city where nobody really can take care of a dog easy I wouldnt breed, esiplly if there is a small/none on demmand people wanting dogs.
If there is a high demmand on a kind of a breed you should get that breed.

Answer 8

maybe a sheltie, pug, pomeranian, box terrior, dashund, chiuhaha, shelties are very sweet and great with children. I have a sheltie, that always loves company and that is calm. I highly suggest the sheltie it is usually about 20-40 lbs

Answer 9

a boston terrer is great my mother has one and he listens better than the kids he is very loyal and loves the kids he waits at her door when she says the names of my kids he cant wait to play to him its play time when the kids come around and he loves it they like there toys and they like alot of loveing they are kind, gental , and loveing, she has a male , they are short haired so if you keep them bathed they dont shed a whole lot but they do get cold easy in the winter

Answer 10

try a Corgi, they are great sweet natured dogs with a sense of humor. and they have moment where it looks like they are smiling