i want something small that i can carry around... something easy to train and is really cute... lott of energy but knows when to stop... very friendly with people... i'm gunna start off with a puppy and watch it grow... that way the relationship can grow... something that is also pretty good at guarding things...
2007-08-11 19:11:31 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
not a maltese... tried that... didnt work so well... it kept running away... the neighbors kept finding it... not so much a toy dog... (not toy toy... toy as in small and very energetic)
2007-08-11 19:15:41 · update #1
Try a Chihuahua. I have a bunch of them. Smart little dogs, sometimes tend to have the ol "Napoleon Syndrome" but it's easy to cure.
2007-08-19 05:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by Gardner? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These almost all the requirements that every owner has (other than it being small enough to carry). I can't recommend a specific one because each breed is different. You should try an animal shelter first, maybe you can rescue a dog, those are the best animals to build relationships with (you're also potentially saving a life). And read into it, go to the library or do research online to learn about the different breeds. Some learn faster than others, some require A LOT of attention and activity so you should be sure that you really get a breed that you'll work well with. Dogs are a major responsibility and they require love and attention. I hope you find the best dog for your needs and capabilities.
2007-08-11 19:18:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not quite sure of the guarding things part but... Here are some of the dogs that I have had and loved.
Poodle-tiny toy (about 4 lb), and toy (6-7 lb)-great dogs, smart and no shedding-extremely easy to train.
Pomeranian-another good small dog. My female liked to lay around and be a couch potato but my males like to live life and love kids! Will bark at strangers but good with friends and family. Come in all sizes so make sure breeder guarantees the size you purchase.
Italian Greyhound-harder to house train! But great at catching rabbits or frisbees, loved everyone that I was friends with, would bark at strangers but not excessive. I used to take mine to college and nobody knew she was with me. Could go all day, but if I was busy in the office would curl up and sleep. Loved to snuggle under covers at night-so must sleep on your bed!
Cavaliers-dogs I have right now. I take them to horse shows, town, etc. Friendly with everyone and doesnt know a stranger. Will bark at a car or someone at the door. Small enough to bathe in the kitchen sink, yet bigger than the other breeds I mentioned above. They are probably 8-10lbs. So not as tiny if you want to carry one a lot.
My friend has a chihuahua, he is a sturdy little dog probably about 5 lbs. He is probably one to watch around other people and if they are around I can pick him up and he's friendly. However if they are gone-I wont go near him. He is very territorial.
Hope that helps you! Sheri
2007-08-19 12:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by ponytails07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I think that a Papillon is the dog you should get, they are very friendly and and active. They are also very agile and make great pets. A papillon is also small about the size of a westie. They can also be easily trained. To find more info just google Papillon. Hope i coud help.
Annika
2007-08-11 23:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i would reccomened a beagle since they are easy to train, i don't know what you mean bye "cute" but i think they are. they have a lot of energy but if you want to stop running around and just relax it loves laying down by your feet when you're sitting and cuddling with you. beagles aren't made for being guard dogs, but they bark whenever there are any intruders. although, they don't attack. they are very friendly with adults, babies, and children. you may not get to carry it around if you feed it to much, they gain weight easily. lol. good luck on your puppy.
2007-08-11 21:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by H-DAWG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just met a beautiful little dog down at the park ...a Swedish Vallhund. She's coloured like a German Shep but small (8-10 kilograms) with shortish legs and a huge smile...really brainy (herding dog), really friendly ...the only downside is that she's not my dog >sigh<
2007-08-13 04:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by redleaf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like a Yorkshire Terrier will suit your needs. They are full of energy, very intelligent, very loyal, very loving and protective of their owners. They are very small and easy to carry around with you and just love attention and affection and always want to be the centre of attention.
They also need to be groomed on a daily basis as their hair grows very long even if you have it cut. They dont have an undercoat like other dogs and tend to feel the cold alot more. You can purchase pj's for them or jackets to keep them warm and they love to be pampered. The only down fall of a yorkie, they are very difficult to house train. But like any other pup, with patience, discipline and consistancy, they eventually fall into line. They may be small, but they think they are as big as great danes and have huge ego's, they are also fealess little creatures. They are like little children with no voices.
Once you own a yorkie, you will always want to own one, and where ever you go with your yorkie, it will always draw attention. Here is a website for you to view, its very informative and may help you with your decision.
Website: The Yorkshire Terrier - the free wikipedia encyclopedia. I advise you to filmilarize yourself with yorkies before purchasing one, you need to be knowledgable on this breed. All the best.
2007-08-15 21:49:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a little weiner dog. she is soo cute and fun, but not overly so... they are almost addictive with little shedding and good fun personalities. she listens well, and isnt too yappy, or nerveous. They can tend to have some back problems, but mine is 6 and she is fine....good luck searching oh by the way she only weighs in at 8 lbs
2007-08-19 03:32:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My neighbor had a yorkiepoo, which was expensive but he was adorable. He was small enough to carry in your purse, played with her kids all the time, but was just as happy to curl up in a tiny furball and snooze away. You couldn't walk 2 steps up their front steps without hearing his surprisingly loud yipping from in the house. If I was to ever get a small dog, I would want one like him. (I currently have 2 big dogs, though, but maybe in the future...)
2007-08-19 02:36:43 · answer #9 · answered by dmarie2101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a Chihuahua or a Miniature Pinscher. Maybe a Jack Russell Terrier. Goodluck! =]
2007-08-11 19:19:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋