I want to get a little dog that isn't too high maintenance. I won't be able to walk it in the daytime or give it much attention.
2007-09-23 11:51:52 · 10 answers · asked by DaNielle M 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Just because theyre small doesn't mean that most little dogs aren't high maintenance they are little bundles of energy especially the terriers. Maybe a cat...
2007-09-23 12:04:37 · answer #1 · answered by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cat. Seriously, the above people are right. If you are set on getting a dog, then I recommend rescuing a small dog from a rescue where the foster homes already know the individual dogs' personalities. The reason I say this is that otherwise you are just doing a russian roulette...dogs are extremely social and the changes of you getting one that cannot handle being alone are going to be pretty high.
But there are individual dogs that handle daytime by themselves okay. That's why you go to a rescue where they know the individual dogs' personalities. They can say "Don't adopt Bobby, he tears up the sofa when he's left alone. But Fredricka here, she is fine with being left along during the day if you leave her toys."
That is my advice.
One more thing, you said a dog that isn't high maintenance...again, you might want to rethink the dog decision. A cat is not high maintenance. But almost all dogs are. Small dogs are bred to be clingy and even more social than big dogs...that's why they were bred in the first place, to be lap dogs for rich mistresses, and always by their human's side. So you can see why small does not always equal low maintenance in this case.
I feel for you though. I love dogs and have always wanted one of my own. But I know my current lifestyle would make it miserable :(
2007-09-23 12:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't give a dog attention then you really shouldn't have a dog. It's not fair to the dog. All dogs need intereaction with people. Otherwise they don't learn things like house-breaking and basic obedience commands. Plus you need to spend a lot of time socializing if it's a puppy.
2007-09-23 11:58:20 · answer #3 · answered by Skittle 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gee, sounds like hell. No attention, no walk, PERFECT COMBO for a dog who hates you. Try two cats. They will keep eachother company and you won't have a filthy conscience. Dogs are not trends. If you wouldn't want to be kept in ISOLATION all day, don't do it to an animal! Come one, you have to know better. There is no one particular breed that withstands torture better than any other. Oh and little dogs are same maintenanace as any other, don't let Paris Hilton fool you.
2007-09-23 12:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
give up on dogs and get a bird or a fish they take less maintenance and are just as enjoyable
2007-09-23 11:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by buggys 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I doubt you are being serious, or at least i hope to god your not because dogs need a lot of attention and care.
2007-09-23 11:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by Widgi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think all dogs need attention, they need food, water, care, maybe try somthing else besides dogs.
2007-09-23 11:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by Water 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
maybe you need a stuffed dog cause they never need to be fed or much attention .
2007-09-23 11:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
don't get one then if you won't be able to give it attention
2007-09-23 11:58:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well.. u shouldnt get one then..
dogs need enough attention.. unless you get two dogs
2007-09-23 11:56:22 · answer #10 · answered by Sweeeet 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋