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i am thinking of getting a dog and wanted to know. I live in an apartment so i need a small dog. also would it be better to get a puppy of older dog?

2007-08-14 16:16:40 · 13 answers · asked by Olivia 1 in Pets Dogs

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maltese

2007-08-14 16:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dioxippus 3 · 1 0

Well if you are a busy person I do not recommend a puppy they need allot of excersize. A good small dog is a dachshund. I have two. They are really smart and LOVE PEOPLE! They are good with kids and come in two sizes Standard and miniature. They also come in three different coats short hair, longhair, and wire hair. I like the short hair best but that's just me. Oh and soo many different colors too! They live usually 12-15 years. They hardly shed and don't leave hair all around the place. You have to be care full of their backs since they have such long backs. They are cute and make GREAT pets.

2007-08-15 07:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Beagle
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Pomeranian
Shih Tzu
Shetland Sheepdog
Italian Greyhound
Bichon Frise
Toy or Miniature Poodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel

And,of course,all of those wonderful mutts( and purebreds) at your local shelter.Also,if you don't want to go through the puppy problems of chewing,housebreaking,and getting the dog spayed or neutered,then get an adult dog.

2007-08-14 16:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 2 0

I suggest going to a shelter and talking to the staff about what you need and want in a dog, then picking an adult. Puppies, bless their hearts, are a ton of work, especially for first-time dog owners, and adult dogs are plenty of work in and of themselves!

Toy breeds, most terriers, and various other breeds in sporting, non-sporting, hound, and herding groups stay small. Take some breed selectors to get you thinking about energy level and such.

http://www.petfinder.com/ is a great place to look to see what's around you in shelters. Some shelters don't list all their dogs, so have a visit!

2007-08-14 16:30:09 · answer #4 · answered by a gal and her dog 6 · 2 0

One of the coolest dogs I've ever had is a West Highland Terrier. As a younger puppy, she was awesome! Sweet as sugar. Always loving, licking and nuzzling against you, and when you wanted her to relax on your lap, she would always comply. I once brought her into work and she laid on my lap the entire time, noone knew she was there!! I really like this breed. They're also supposed to be very smart. She definitely is. She fetches, and is about 85% potty-trained...we're working on that still! I've talked to others who have owned Westies and they always have the same positive things to say about these dogs. To this day, she is about 9 months, she is very very sweet and loving! Good luck!!!

2007-08-14 16:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

Pugs, Yorkie, Maltese, shiatsu, chihuahua, Jack Russell, Boston Terriers, pekineses, those are a number of the small canines obtainable. yet of path you besides could ought to elect a canines that fits into your existence style too. do you like low upkeep? One with a low capability point? are you able to have adequate funds to have it groomed on a extensive-unfold foundation? there are a number of stuff to evaluate than basically finding a small canines. Out of that record I even have basically owned a pug. they're great little canines, great canines in little bodies, Very fearless and nonetheless they could be lively, they're great lap canines too and are very low upkeep so some distance as grooming. i individually love Yorkies. i think of they're cute and that they stay finding like a domestic dog even while they develop up. yet i could do my examine on any breed to verify they greater healthful it along with your different desires different than them merely being small. There are web content interior the path of the yank kennel club that supply you description and personalities of all breeds of canines.i individually desire great canines, maximum little canines are too yappy for my flavor. yet while i replaced into ever to purchase yet another little canines i could choose for a Yorkie. yet my great canines now could squish it. stable success on your canines looking. i'm specific there's a domestic dog obtainable for you someplace do exactly your examine and make certain you get one from a staggering breeder or undertake.

2016-10-15 09:18:04 · answer #6 · answered by thibaud 4 · 0 0

I've got a Shih-Tzu. They are adorable, if you'd like to see pictures of him check out my myspace page.

myspace.com/sandralaw

I too live in a condo/apartment on the 2nd floor. Shih-tzu's can get to be 10 to 15 pounds full grown. They are also nonallergenic so people who are allergic to animals will not be allergic to them. They have great personalities and I've trained mine to go outside on the desk and pee on a pad.

What ever you pick, just make sure your ready for the commitment. They aren't like a cat where you can leave them home over night by themselves.

They are worth it though

2007-08-14 16:29:21 · answer #7 · answered by Cody 3 · 2 0

Pug or a Whippet. Or better yet, visit you local shelter for a loveable mutt! Chihuahus are cute but some can be carpet sharks.

2007-08-14 16:23:49 · answer #8 · answered by Miss Mouse 6 · 2 0

I have a bunch of Chihuahuas. They are a good little dog. They are cute little guys, very smart and are very possessive. They don't like ANYBODY fooling round with or even NEAR their human. AT ALL.

2007-08-14 16:31:32 · answer #9 · answered by Gardner? 6 · 0 1

A stuffed animal =)

But sarcasm aside, It would be something like a toy chihuahua, or a miniature dachshund.

2007-08-14 17:08:45 · answer #10 · answered by krivera_fierro 3 · 1 0

Mini dachshunds. I love my lil guy!

2007-08-14 16:24:35 · answer #11 · answered by Randi R 2 · 2 0

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