I was wondering what type of dog i should get?

Question

i am looking for a small dog, hair is white and is going to stay small i want him/her to be calm also. any tips on what kind of dog i should get would be Awesome.Thanks

Answer 1

Only breed that comes to mind, is the West Highland White Terrier (aka ''Westies'')
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/westhighland.htm

Answer 2

Westies, as someone said before, and some Miniature Schnauzers are whitish - although it's not part of the standard.

These dogs are terriers, though, so they will not be too "calm," unless you've just worn them out. Terriers are notoriously smart and fiesty. Don't get me wrong, terrier fans LOVE this, but if it doesn't sound like your thing, then it probably isn't.

There are many toy breeds that will stay small and are at least partially white: Shih-Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Bichon Frises, Papillons... but THEY ARE STILL DOGS. They still need training and playtime. Many people think their little dogs acting neurotic can't be fixed with training and attention, like bigger dogs.

My advice is to check out your local shelters and rescues and get an adult dog. Puppies are anything but calm. Adult dogs are more mellow. When you get a dog, tell the staff at the shelter/rescue what you are HONESTLY looking for. They should help you find a friend.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I have a toy poodle. She is not calm, and is very active. My aunt has a maltese and it runs all over the place. Small and white is easy to find. Temperament is something that varies with every dog and is not necessarily associated with any breed. I suggest adopting an adult dog from a shelter. With an adult dog, you know what temperament the dog has developed. When adopting a puppy, outside of training it, you never know what you could get. Also, I do not recommend toy dogs if you have small children. They tend to be scared easily and could bite in their defense. Also, a small child doesn't understand how fragile a 8lb dog can be and can easily hurt it.

Answer 4

You can try a mini or toy poodle. They are small and come in white. The smaller the dog the less calm though. Admittedly my two mini poodles are still puppies, so they may mellow a bit with age, but they are really anything but calm. They love to sit on your lap but at least once every night they have to run laps around the whole house for at least 10 minutes. Their parents were the same way, so I don't hold out much hope of mellowing. When you find a breed you like ask to see the parents. A good breeder should at least have the mother available. Mine acts exactly like his mother, so it really is a good indicator of future behavior.

Answer 5

Some of the best dogs are the mixed breed dogs. They are usually very even tempered. Check at a shelter or ask around your neighborhood. If you are looking for a puppy, get ready for some uncalm days. Puppies are very active and anything but calm. It sounds like you may want an older dog, a year or two old. Again, check a shelter. There are so many doge there in need of a good home.

Answer 6

A Maltese or a Bichon would be a great dog for you. They are relatively small dogs, not more than 15 or 20lbs they arent overly active like Jack Russells, but arent slugs either. They dont have back problems like the Dachsunds but are prone to eye problems, and Luxating patellas( where the knee slips out of place, fairly common in small dogs, generally not a problem but depends on the severity of the disease.) They are white and have hair, not fur like most dogs, but they DO shed just not like a dog, its more like how people shed and if you dont keep them groomed they can develop mats.They can have allergy problems just like people and since their fur is white they may develop the tear stains but you can just wash that away. All in all a Bichon or a Maltese would be a great dog for you, and you can often find them in rescues, try www.petfinder.com

Answer 7

Westies, Bichon Frises (although I have found them hard to train), Toy Poodles, any toy breed really. There is no breed that is predisposed to being "calm." All dogs are different. It depends on the environment and the training.

You may want to consider adopting a mixed breed from your local shelter, or better yet, do an internet search for local breed-specific rescue organizations. They are far better at spending time matching a dog's personality to a human's.

Answer 8

It is very difficult to find a small dog that is calm. I would recommend a toy poodles. They are small, come in white, and are relatively calm. Go to http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/ to research breeds they also categorize them by size, exercises level, and other things. You should probably get an adult dog if you want a calm dog. No puppy is calm. It doesn't matter what breed. You should consider rescuing one, even if you do decide to get a puppy or young dog. Go to http://www.petfinder.com/ to find one that you can rescue.

Answer 9

how small ? how active r u ? ANY SMALL CHILDREN? terriers tend to be very active and/or hyper jack russell, schnauzer,westie, on the smaller side a maltese or bischon have good temperments needs grooming though scotties are mellow and french bulldogs are good and calm there is always a poodle or mix of any at any shelter or aspca that make great pets

Answer 10

maltese, they are white and their coat is silky white not curly but they do require grooming, they are breed that stays under 10 pounds, coton de tulear a larger rarer toy breed that can get to 15 pounds is claimed to be dander and oil free coat as is the maltese it coat does not require clipping and sheds very little, some pomeranians come white they are light weight and small like the maltese but prone to be very yippy but there yip isn't real loud, then there's the toy poodle easy to find, all around smart little dog requires chipping, coat has low dander but is sometimes oily.