What small breed should i get?

Question

I am getting a puppy as my graduation gift from my grandparents. I have a 2 year old female German Shepherd Dog. She is very well behaved and is ceritfied in thearpy. I would like to have a small breed about 15lbs or less. Price really isn't an issue, I was told to pick what I wanted. Problem is I don't really know what I want. I have worked with most breeds but there are just too many to choose from. A mix breed wouldn't be a bad answer, I just would like to know what breeds are in it. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I suggest a dog a little bigger than 15 lbs living with a German shepherd.Try a beagle mix(Not with Pug)or a Shepherd mix. Look in the shelters please. Avoid the so called "Breeders of Designer Dogs".

Answer 2

You have to think if the dogs will be together and if so you don't want one too small. Growing up we had a German Shepherd and a Shetland Sheepdog and they were great friends and both herding breeds. Today my brother has a German Shepherd and I have a Sheltie. She's about 20 pounds but her brother is maybe 12 pounds. So if you got a Shetland Sheepdog(Sheltie) and you wanted smaller than 20 pounds get the runt. Of course a rescue pup would be great that's what my other dog is. Congratulations on your graduation! Good luck with whatever puppy you get;^)

Answer 3

My choices to look at would be the Papillon (very sweet little yappers), Petit Basset
Griffon Vendéen (not likely to find one of these at a shelter,but you never know) , Welsh Corgi, Dandi Dinmont, or a Pharoah Hound (okay, technically a medium sized dog, but they are small medium size.. lol).. maybe just because they are adorable, a Schipperke..

If you can find a toy sized schnauzer (they are not recognized as a breed, but they do exist) I'd recommend them... VERY intelligent breed.. stick to the females if you don't know much about them though.. the males are tricky for newbies.. when you get into the miniature size they vary quite a bit.. I still recommend them, but they are bigger..

Answer 4

You do have many options. Some of my favorites...

Silky Terrier (have one myself)
American Eskimo Dog (toy or miniature)
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier

Silky Terriers are similar to Yorkies; in looks and temperament. They are slightly bigger but stay under 15 pounds. Since they are bigger then their cousin (yorkies) they aren’t as delicate. They aren’t as high maintenance since they have hair instead of fur (very minimal shedding). They are very loyal and loving. Plus, they are absolutely adorable!

American Eskimo dogs are beautiful dogs. They are very happy and healthy animals with beautiful bright white coats of thick fur. They do shed, but most owners say that they are such great dogs, that they are very much worth it. I have a few friends who have American Eskies and they always say how smart they are and easy to train. They are in three sizes, toy, miniature, and standard. The toy and miniature sizes should fit your size needs.

Those are my two favorites out of the list I gave. You could always go to www.dogbreedinfo.com to read more about each breed, to help narrow down your search. They also have pictures for you to see.

Congrats on getting a new little fur baby. Little dogs are awesome, but don't get me wrong, I do love large dogs too. My mom has a female Akita, and she is my other baby.

Enjoy your soon to be new baby. Good luck!
-Brit

Answer 5

Yorkies, Maltese, Toy poodle. If you want a dog that requires little grooming choose a Boston Terrier they weigh between 15 to 18 lbs. Go to akc.org they have a great online library so you can research each breed.

Answer 6

Go to the pound and choose a dog that is right for you not to mention saving a life. You can choose from MANY breeds with great dispositions that are also socialized and friendly with dogs. You could also look into theses breeds:
Corgi
Dachsund
JRT

Answer 7

It depends on your preferance. Pugs and Beagles are good dogs and love the company of other dogs and people. I currently live with a female beagle and a male pug and two are the best of friends!

Answer 8

I don't know about u but i love pomeranians, the problem is my sister's allergic. My family is now looking for a shih zhu or a yorkie. They're so playful. Hope this helps.

Answer 9

Pomeranian!

Answer 10

The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sight hounds, typically weighing about 7 to 11 lbs or so. Standing about 13 to 15 in tall at the shoulder or whithers. Though they are in the "toy" group by their weight, they physically occupy more space because of their skinny bodies, so owners must be careful when sizing clothing or accommodations.

The Italian Greyhound's chest is deep, and they have a tucked abdomen, long slender legs and long neck. The face is long and pointed, somewhat like that of a Dachshund. Overall, they look like miniature Greyhounds. Their gait is distinctive and resembles the elegant trot of a horse. They are able to run at top speed with a double-suspension gallop, and can achieve a top speed of up to 25mph.

The Italian Greyhound should resemble a small Greyhound, or rather a Sloughi, though they are in appearance more elegant and graceful

The Italian Greyhound is affectionate and makes a good companion dog. The breed is excellent for families and enjoys the company of people. While they are excellent with children, the breed's slim build and short coat makes them somewhat fragile, and injury can result from rough play.

Although the Italian Greyhound appears fragile, they have some characteristics of larger dogs. Their large, strong lungs enables a bark that is deeper than one might expect from a small dog.

The breed is equally at home in the city or the country, and does not require as much exercise as larger breeds, although they are fast, agile and athletic. They enjoy running as fast as they possibly can, typically faster than other larger dogs.

In general the Italian Greyhound is intelligent, but they often have a "what's in it for me attitude" so patience and reward in training seems to work best.

Italian Greyhounds make a reasonably good watch-dog, as they bark at unfamiliar sounds. They may also bark at passers by and other animals. However, they often get along well with other dogs and cats they are raised with. They are not good guard dogs though as they are often aloof with strangers and easily spooked to run.

Due to their slim build and extremely short coat, Italian Greyhounds are at times reluctant to go outside in cold or wet weather, so some owners lay old newspaper on the floor near an exit so their pets can relieve themselves. This breed tends to gravitate to warm places, curl up with other dogs or humans, or burrow into blankets and under cushions for warmth.

As gazehounds, Italian Greyhounds instinctively hunt by sight and have a high prey drive. Owners of Italian Greyhounds typically keep their dogs leashed at all times when not in an enclosed area to avoid the risk of even a well-behaved pet breaking away at high speed after a small animal.

Like most small breeds, Italian Greyhounds have small bladders. Housebreaking progresses with training and patience, but still at a slower pace than with larger breeds.

Dogs of this breed have an extremely short coat that requires little more than an occasional bath. Shedding is typical as of other breeds, but the hair that is shed is extremely short and fine and is easily vacuumed.

Dogs of this breed have an extremely short coat that requires little more than an occasional bath. Shedding is typical as of other breeds, but the hair that is shed is extremely short and fine and is easily vacuumed.