Good Dogs URGENT?

Question

My kids birthday is comming up, she wants a puppy that will stay small and not shed too much fur. We have a tiny yard, and a little baby. She will not have much time to take it for walks in the morning so it will have to be a quick pooper. She is araid of big dogs or dogs who bite. PLEASE HELP!!! I really dont know anything about dogs, and i will be Very happy!

She has a horse and a rat. She is always with her horse and is a pretty responsible person!!!!!!!!

She is 11 yrs old and will be getting it for her 12 b-day, My husband is allergic to cats

What abaout a chihahua or a yorkie

The baby is gonna be 2 in a half when her sister turns 12

Answer 1

Here are the AKC's toy group:

http://www.akc.org/breeds/toy_group.cfm

The AKC recognizes about 1/3rd of the purebred dogs in the world so this isn't the end but it is a good place to start. If you want a smart, active non-shedding dog you might consider a toy poodle. The one on this page has a (what I call a topiary) cut for showing but they do not have to look this fussy. They do require grooming as they have hair more like ours than fur.

If you are considering a Chihuahua, you want to make sure that the parents are calm, bold and sturdy rather than yippy and anxious. Yorkies are very nice dogs but require daily brushing and they can have problems with house training although many tiny breeds appear to have this.

If she is looking for a sweet, gentle dog you might consider a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel which does shed, requires brushing and is a very nice breed. Lots of girls like Pugs because they tend to be gentle and nice but have genetic problems due to their round heads. Shih-Tzus are nice, sturdy little dogs but they do require daily brushing as well and can have genetic problems also due to their small, round heads.

All puppies require lots of time for training, they usually nip until trained and all require care around the baby. Human babies and puppies require training to be around each other. She can put the puppy on a schedule so she can anticipate when it needs to go. Initially, young puppies have to be taken out every few hours in order to get them house trained quickly.

Once you have settled on some breeds, I would suggest going to a local dog show. You can meet with breeders, ask more questions and find out about litters. Once you have narrowed it down, I would get her a breed specific book and a puppy book. I like the ones from Ian Dunbar that encourage early puppy socialization but there are many good ones out there.

You will also want to ask around for a good vet, puppy kindergarten classes after the puppy gets enough shots, a good pet store for supplies and some friends who have good, stable, friendly dogs to socialize with.

If you do all of these things then the whole family will be prepared for a puppy when you finally bring one home. Good luck and happy birthday to your daughter.

Answer 2

if she does not have much time in the morning, she would do better to get an adult dog.. puppies need to go out constantly! Every half hour, and again after eating and sleeping. Pups can only be crated 2-3 hours at a time before they need to go out to potty again. Puppies also teeth and chew/bite everything, so it would not be a good idea to have a young pup and a baby in the house.

She may have to get up earlier in the morning to walk a dog.. mine are 3 years old and they both need time in the morning to sniff around and "work things up" I spend 15-20 mins every morning walking mine around the backyard so they can take care of buisiness.

Answer 3

The best advice i could give you is don't get a puppy since they have to go out quit a few times a day and they bite when they play, get an older dog but if you don't have enough time to give dogs enough attention wait until you have more time. An adult in this scenario will be the likely caretaker of the dog full time, which I'm assuming you don't really want to do at this point.
Also dogs arent "presents" they are a life long commitment and if you can't handle that don't get a dog.

Answer 4

Considering the lack of time the dog will be getting, it's not fair to get even a small dog. Can a stuffed toy work till the child is older and ready for a full time pet? An adult in this scenario will be the likely caretaker of the dog full time, which I'm assuming you don't really want to do at this point.

Can you maybe have her do some pet socializing with the local humane society or some dog rescue groups?

Answer 5

OH NO.. Puppies aren't gifts.. Puppies are family decisions, they are something you put a lot of thought into. There is no such thing as a quick pooper.. They poop at their leisure. You should get a kitten, or a fish or something.. Kids don't take care of puppies.. Moms take care of puppies.. You don't know anything at all about dogs, you have done no research and you are going to take the advice of everyone here when it comes to choosing breed.. People here will only tell you about the dog they have, not the dog that would be best for you.. Given that we know NOTHING about you, it's impossible to guess what might be best.. Fast pooper isn't in the standard of any of the breeds available.

Answer 6

I sugest the only dog u get for now is a stuffed one , i think the family needs to look at all the aspects of owning a dog for now , and maybe wait a few years till all the children are older , and more responsible . pets are wonderful for children but i think u really need to wait for now , and look around for the dog that will suit u best , when the time is right . dogs are not just about walking and playing they are a great financial burden , with insurence m vets fees , inocculations and feeding , bedding leads etc . and of course holiday ho,mes do not come cheap , please wait a while , and have fun going to dog shows etc looking for the right dog and waiting till the right time

Answer 7

Use petfinder or reputable rescue of your breed preference and find a dog at least 1 year old or older that has been tested with kids and babies. They will come spayed/neutered, sometimes housetrained, etc. Then go with your daughter to look at the dog. Puppies are a HUGE amount of work and are NOT quick poopers:) It sounds like you have your hands full with a toddler and she is busy with her horse and school. Choose carefully so you get a dog that matches your family and the kids personality.

Answer 8

Small dogs and babies don't mix. The baby will grow into a todler soon and todlers and small children can be very dangerous to a small, fragile dog. No matter what breed you get, you have to commit enough time to it. Will she have enough time for a dog if she already has a horse and a rat? Personally, I don't feel that people who can't accept dogs of all sizes are well suited for dogs in general. If you need something that will stay small then you should go to a shelter and adopt a dog that is or has part pug, JRT, fox terrier or beagle since they are not of the most fragile small dogs.

Answer 9

Get to a vet-they have 24 hour emergency ones. Not good to give pets our medications. And motrin would not help me if I got hit by a car! Your dog may have internal injuries that you can not see-that could be fatal. Call 411-Google get a phone book and find an emergency animal hospital. Good luck hope is ok.

Answer 10

hi you might want to get a kitten where there is not as much work for her to do. a dog needs a lot of handling and proper care besides training. maybe when she is a little older and you have a bigger yard you might think of getting a dog for both of your kids. hope she has a good birthday.