What's the best dog 4 me???

Question

I have a med. size house, my backyard is pretty big, its me, my mom and my dad in the house. i live in a close small neiborhood so i can go around the neighborhood with no problem. and it has to be small, cute and playful.


i know to much but please HELP??

Answer 1

check out:
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselector.do

Answer 2

I would ask you what energy level are you looking for. For instance a Jack Russell Terrier or a Fox Terrier are cute and playful but, VERY high energy while a Cocker Spaniel can also be cute and playful but, may be a lower energy level.

What I would do, is research smaller breeds and keep in mind how much you want to have to take the dog for walks and exercise. Again the Terriers need more exercise than some other breeds. A Greyhound are bigger dogs and do need to be walked everyday (all dogs do need daily exercise) but, my friends who have Greyhounds report that they are 90 mile an hour couch potatoes.

I would also read the Dog Whisperer by Cesar Milan before adopting a dog.

Answer 3

Terrier breeds are great, they are small, very cute and playful. they require a bit of exercise, but learn quick and train well too. Cairn terriers are very precious, loyal little pets, they do not need a lot of space either. Consider that or poodles, or even a smaller mutt. You'd be surpised what they might have at your shelter, plus the people working there already know a good deal about the animal. I'd avoid large breeds though, and I wouldnt go for anything too small either.

Answer 4

You have two choices, go to your local shelter and see what is available. Ask a lot of questions and research the care and handling of a dog as a pet OR go to www.akc.org and look up all the different breeds. They will give you a description of the breed what the pros and cons are of that type and sites to do more research. Dont just jump in to getting a dog. Take your time and make sure you get what is right for you. This is a lifetime commitment. Good luck

Answer 5

A Shetland Sheepdog.


The Shetland Sheepdog is a strong, nimble, lightly built, beautiful dog, with a long, wedge-shaped head. Its coat is rough with a soft undercoat. Some say they are almost a perfect miniature copy in of the long-haired collie. The top plane of the muzzle should be parallel to that of the skull. The glorious long double coat sports a lion-like mane and frill around the neck, and comes in blue merle, sable and black with various amounts of white and/or tan. The outer coat is lined with a dense, woolly undercoat. The legs and long tail are feathered, and the hair on the face and feet is smooth. The tail should reach to the hock. The almond-shaped eyes are generally dark, except in blue merle dogs where they may be blue or merle color. The dog should have a watchful, gentle, questioning and intelligent expression. The nose should be black. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The ears are small, flexible and expressive, with dropping tips. The Sheltie is an agile, swift dog and a good jumper. Dogs should appear masculine and bitches, feminine.
Temperament
The Shetland Sheepdog is an outstanding companion dog with a delightful temperament. Gentle, sensitive, loyal and dainty. Very lively, intelligent and trainable. The Shetland Sheepdog is one to the smartest breeds, very willing to please and obey. These dogs are so smart that many fanciers consider them to have almost human intelligence. Loving, loyal and affectionate with its family, but suspicious with strangers, especially with children, but they will put up with a lot from children in the family. The Sheltie is known to not allow themselves to be touched by strangers and will display noisy persistent barking. It is a good guard and watchdog. Socialize extensively as a puppy. This breed needs people and must be raised in a home where he can have a lot of companionship. They like to be kept busy. The Sheltie is above all an intelligent herder, capable both of commanding large cattle and holding small sheep in check. The herding instinct is still very strong in many of them. They love to chase things. Unfortunately - and often disastrously - they love to chase cars. A Sheltie should not be allowed to run free near a road as it may decide to chase a car or something else it sees across the road, running a high risk of getting hit by a car. Because of its beauty and kindness, the Sheltie has become a popular companion dog. This breed may bark a lot. Some say males make better and more affectionate pets.
Height, Weight
Height: 13-16 inches (33-40.6 cm.)
Weight: 14-27 pounds (6.4-12.3 kg.)
Health Problems
Like the Rough Collie, there is a tendency toward inherited malformation and disease of the eyes. Each individual puppy should have his eyes examined by a qualified veterinary ophthalmologist. Some lines may be prone to hypothyroidism. It can also be affected by displacement of the patella (kneecap), which is thought to be inherited. The Sheltie is a very popular breed, leading to the sale of many inferior animals. Buy only from a reputable breeder. Do not over-feed the Sheltie.
Living Conditions
The Sheltie will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Exercise
This active, graceful dog needs lots of exercise, preferably running free; but be sure the dog is in a safe area.
Life Expectancy
About 12-15 years.
Grooming
The coat is easier to care for than you might expect, but regular brushing is important. Mist the coat lightly with water before you begin and tease out the mats before they get bad, but use the comb sparingly. This breed is a seasonally heavy shedder. The dense undercoat is shed twice a year: in the spring and fall. The coat readily sheds dirt and mud and Shelties are quite fastidious about their cleanliness. Bathe or dry shampoo only when absolutely necessary.
Origin
The Shetland Sheepdog is probably descended from Scottish Rough Collies brought to the Scottish island of Shetland and crossed with the Icelandic Yakkin, a small island dog (now no longer recognized) brought over in the boats of fishermen. By 1700, the breed was completely developed. For centuries these little dogs were used to herd and guard the sheep flocks of the Shetlands, those rugged islands off the Scottish coast where many of the animals are rather small in stature. Refinement of the breed took place mainly in the twentieth century after the export of Shelties to mainland Scotland and beyond. These small shepherds were very gentle when herding the miniature stock. One of the top obedience competition breeds, the Sheltie is an extremely smart and willing worker. The Shetland Sheepdog was first recognized in England in 1909, and first registered in the United Stated in 1911. Because of his kindly disposition, the Sheltie has become one of todays most popular companion dogs. Some of the Shelties talents include: tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
Group
Herding, AKC Herding


Hope this helps!

Answer 6

I would say a chihuahua terrier because they don't need a big house at all,They r playful don't need to go outside much but still take them on walks....there small cute and really cuddly.

Or a Yorkshire terrier because threre small and play ful to.

but for me i would chose a chihuahua.


Chihuahua me=70%
Yorkshire Terrier=30%

kylie

Answer 7

A Bichon Frise,

They are small, Cute and playful. Actually are little clowns.

Answer 8

well me i would get a toy dog and i would get either a cocker spaniel, yorkie, poodle something small and of coarse you can't keep them outside long just do their business and go the yorkie is very smart and they range from several lbs to 6 10 lbs and they are nice dont' shed and neat little dogs take care. very active and love to play and play.

Answer 9

Just make sure you have time for the dog. My dog is an indoor dog(she's a lab), and she does fine cause I make sure to walk her 45 mins a day. If you do that, any dog will be fine. Cause they do get bored, you know. Being stuck in one backyard does annoy them. So just make sure you walk your dog, and he/she will be fine.

Answer 10

Go to your local Animal Services, ASPCA, Humane Society and look for the perfect dog.
You will see what you are getting and you will save a dog and give it a good home.

Answer 11

check out www.petfinder.com and adopt a small cute friendly dog,
type in your zip code and select small and see whats for adoption
keep in mind activity level, grooming requirements and personality of each dog.
your perfect dog is waiting to be adopted.