I would like a dog that is small in size, and is also good with cats. I have 3 cats and they range in age from 5-7 years. Also, one that is good around small children? I have a big back yard so thats no problem. Any suggestions? Any answers are appreciated! Thanks
2007-05-27 12:24:37 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Do some research.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com
2007-05-27 12:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
They get along with cats are fantastic with kids! My cav knows the cats are boss and keeps distance between them but would love to play with them.
They don't need a lot of exercise...a small walk or a ball game in the backyard.
They are very gentle dogs and very affectionate.
But they need to be inside dogs and need some grooming (not a lot), If you are not home during the day (ie work full time) they are no good unless you have 2 of them.
They do suffer hereditary problems as most pure breeds do so check out all the info you can on the net and from phoning breeders.
Good Luck!
2007-05-27 12:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by redfroggirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First try the shelter because puppies can be a handful especially if you have kids. Small dogs can be rather irratated with kids pulling on them or chasing them. So if your kids are educated about how to treat a dog then a small dog like a maltese, bichon, havense, coton de tuler, shih tzu would work. I'd stay away from terriers because they can be territoral and nervous of kids. I've got 2 rat terriers that are frightend by kids because of their movements & the way they come running up. Both go into defense mode. But kids that are calmn and know how to treat a dog, they do fine. Please don't listen to the other people on here that tell you to get "designer" dogs, AKA Snoodles, Pekachu's, Yorkie-Poos, Puggles... they are creating a greater reason for homeless dogs and they are a rip off.
2007-05-27 12:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by Louise 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a Yorkshire terrier and that seems like a perfect match to what you are looking for!:)))) They are small and there are 2 different sizes. 1 is teacup, that means they are SMALL and well i think the name teacup says it all!:) 2nd is just a yorkshire terrier, they are still small but teacups are smaller, and both size of yorkies get a little bit bigger, but they stay pretty small even when full grown. I hope you get one, they are a blast and are the best that match your needs!:)) Also they don't shed if there is a allergy problem. One last thing, they are VERY smart and VERY easy to teach tricks! My yorkie, Max learned how to give me his paw in spanish in like 5 min.!
2007-05-27 12:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a precious Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and she is really good with cats. This breed looks similar to a cocker spaniel but smaller. They come blenam which is red and white, or tri-color which is white, black and brown. They are very sweet dogs but not good for outside all the time.
2007-05-27 13:22:10 · answer #5 · answered by Brady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest shih tzus
-Small
-Dont shed
-Great with other animals!
-Take to the owner very easily
-Will get along great with your cats!
-Would love to runaround in a big backyard
-Great with children
-Very Very Loving
-Easy too train
-Very Very cute
-Not agressive
That would be the perfect dog i have 2!!
2007-05-27 12:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
jack russell terrier good with kids and small and cute heres a pic of my dog and theyve got hard heads lol mine got hit by a truck and survived heres the pic well go to ashleysawesomesupercoollong titledsite. piczo. com and go to random pics to see pics of a jackrussell ps scroll down to banshee ignore bad language my friends posted soem stuff like kisses bitches and stuff so yeah ok so when going to site everything together no space i jsut did that cause my computer was weird
2007-05-27 14:49:31 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wel it isnt the type of dog that matters.
1)size- in your situation you should get something small or medium
2)when you pick it up from the animal shelter you should ask if it is good around cats
2007-05-27 12:29:45 · answer #8 · answered by Clayton N 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shetland Sheepdogs are good. Beagles, Jack Russell Terriers (high energy). There are many good breeds. Go to http://www.akc.org there you can get more info on breeds that might work in your household. Good luck finding just the right pup;^)
2007-05-27 12:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by SureKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you get a puppy it will be fine with the cats any breed that is. I have an english bulldog she's lazy and likes to snooze alot she plays with my 4 cats, it took my cats sometime to get use to her but they eventually did
2007-05-27 13:01:35 · answer #10 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a mini labadoodle witch is part lab (the calmest dog ever) and poodle (pretty small)
2007-05-28 06:07:35 · answer #11 · answered by Lacey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋