What breed of dog is right for me?

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I have one mature 13 year old that would be fine with any dog.

The dog would be alone on an average of 8 hours (except weekends)

I am looking for a small dog, medium at most
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I prefer very little to no shedding.

I prefer a dog that doesn't need MUCH exercise. Maybe 2 walks a day?

I may be able to put the dog in a day care but I need a dog that could stay home and not make much trouble or break anything.

I'd like a purebred.

I don't want a very aggressive dog.

I want a dog that is able to basic train. (come, sit, stay etc)

I want a dog that doesn't need another animal. I am only looking to have one dog.

Please help me if you can. Recommend any breeds that would suit most of these conditions. Any additional info needed can be provided. I would add it in here. Any help is appreciated!

Answer 1

A pomeranion. They come in sizes from 4 - 30 lbs adult size.

All dogs shed, short hair falls to the floor, couch etc., a fuzzy dog tends to hold the hair because it is so thick but will need regularly brushed to remove that hair and prevent matting.

All small breeds can be yippy, the pom I had was not.

Have you considered a cat? A bengal has a personality very much like a dogs.

Answer 2

OK, here we go.
If you want a house dog that is going to be left alone, I would suggest a dog door so it can get in and as my dogs do. Otherwise leave them in a yard with a lot of water and shelter.

As far as shedding, all dogs shed. Some more then others.
A couple of walks a day will work for most dogs.

I figure if my dog breaks anything or chews something it is my fault for not keeping out of his way.

Purebred? Some of the best dogs I have had have been mutts.

Dogs have to be trained. Some are aggressive to people or other dogs.

Any dog can be trained to do what you want. Some are harder to train.

Most dogs will accept you and your family as their pack and not another dog around.

So now this is where you are going to think I am nuts. A short haired dog that does not shed a lot, loves everyone, will have to trained because of dog aggression and is not to large, 35 to 60 lbs. An American Pit Bull Terrier. The most lovable dog I have ever had. I have two now.

Next best for a smaller dog is a Beagle.

They are short haired and do shed, but not a lot.

A couple of walks a day should be OK. You can't let them loose. If they find a smell they like they will follow it to the ends of the earth.

If they chew up anything it is your fault.

About the minimum price for a purebred is about $500.00.

Aggressive, no way

They are not really hard to train, a little stubborn.

Some will not like being left alone and will howl or bay. Mine is OK unless I take one of the dogs and leave him. Most do not have a problem.

Answer 3

You want a bichon fise. You can do research on the breed online but that's what fits all your above requirements. I have had 1 for 2 years, she is the best thing that ever happened to our family, they are filled with love all they want in return is love. My dog stays home alone about 7 hours a day and doesn't get into trouble, she roams the house. Only thing I can think of about bichons is they hate crates so unless you don't plan on crate training the dog would be fine alone.
Bichons need to be professionally groomed at least every three months. Also my dog is an adult now and she weighs about 18 lbs and is slightly larger than my cat.

Answer 4

In my experience, the dogs breeds that are the least possibly to strengthen human aggression themes are the Pug, Beagle, English Bulldog, and Boston Terrier. i've got not fairly seen an occasion of any of those breeds that i might say had a severe aggression undertaking, in spite of the undeniable fact that I even have met countless apprehensive Beagles. properly-bred Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Pit Bulls, and Greyhounds may well be good up there to boot. on the different hand are the breeds that are maximum possibly to be aggressive. I even have never had a delightful experience with a Yorkie. in actuality, of the 50 or so Yorkies that I even have encountered, i might say all 50 had some form of aggression undertaking. Chow Chows, Akitas, and Chihuahuas are good up there to boot. yet, i might say that the main aggressive dogs breeds are the countless breeds of Terrier from Scotland, the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, and Skye Terrier. Scotties and Westies in specific are very bitey canines.

Answer 5

Look at the energy level of your current dog. Are they low, medium, high or very high. Try and match the dogs together so they can enjoy each others activities. Low and medium energy level dogs are generally submissive dogs and high and very high energy is more dominant and pushy.
Any dog is trainable and it takes good training and leadership from you in order to get the dog you want. You get out of a dog what you put into the training. Two thirty minute walks a day is good for dogs with low and medium energy. Higher energy levels need outlets like running or lots of ball chasing. Doggy back packs work too.

I would not like to suggest breeds since there are stigmas that go along with Jack Russells, Cocker Spaniels and Bealges, but I again stress the energy level. If you happen to go find a breeder look at how the dogs interact with one another. Who does the jumping, pushing, stealing, yapping. Watch for the ones who are calm and friendly but not overly excited. Watch one ones who are around the outside of the group sniffing and not really paying attention and being independent.

Answer 6

Go to this website. You can use the dog selector tool to help find the breed for you. It asks you a few questions about what you are looking for, actually a lot of what you just answered, and then it gives you a list of dogs that would fit best to that. Then you can look at the traits of each of these breeds. It shows the maintance and exercise requirements, as well as the likelihood to be good with other animals, it's temperment, and possible genetic diseases.

http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselectorindex.do

I hope this helps.

Answer 7

Maltese, of course. They're small, sweet tempered, easily trainable (although may require longer for being fully housetrained), little sheding, can meet their exercise needs indoors, are not destructive and if you do the right training can be kept alone at home in a crate without being destructive or messy. However, they love attention so I recomend you really take care of him and give him lots of love when you are home. For more information on these or other breeds visit animal planet.

Answer 8

my aunt has 3 pomerarnians. she works full time and she keeps them locked in her kitchen with puppy pads (whichshe has trained them to use) and their food & stuff. the only promblem with HER dogs are that when ever someone comes in the door they bark alot (they think theyre tough . its actually pretty funny but annoying). they are great family pets. they dont need much exercise. theyre perfect for u. just whatever u do DONT get a jack russell terrier. they HATE being alone and if u leave them in the backyard they tend to dig holes and if u leave them in the house who knows what will happen. im not sure if pomeranians need companions. my aunt has 3 so i havent really known them alone. good luck with your pup ! o and my aunts pomeranians (maybe not all) sometimes dont eat and get enough nutrients and her weakest little one tends to have seisures because he doesnt eat alot or whatever. if this happens give them honey or something sweet. thats something shes worried about leaving them home alone because they could have a little seisure when shes gone and she wont be there to give them anything. thats my only worry . so...

Answer 9

a cocker spaniel is probably the best small/medium sized dog to get if u dont plan on investing too much time into it..purebred spaniels pups are very good lookin and its a very smart breed.. a pomeranian that is neglected of the attention it needs will be a very annoying little dog.. (barking.. chewing..)

Answer 10

Try a poodle or a Shih Tzu. They got hair, but I don't know if they shed. You'll find any of the two fun inside and outside the house.