We are considering getting another dog. Here's the parameters:?

Question

We would like a medium-sized to not-too-large dog with short hair. He/she will be an inside dog due to our 6 months of harsh winters every year. We have a small backyard and would be unable to give him/her much exercise in the winter. We want a dog who loves attention and spoiling and would get along well with our teenagers and our miniature schnauzer. I don't want a breed with the energy of a Jack Russell -- that would drive me nuts. I would prefer a mellow lap-dog. What breeds should I be looking at?

Short hair is a necessity.

Answer 1

I highly suggest that you take this quick breed selector quiz, when your done check marking what your looking for in a dog, it will tell you what breed is the best for you.
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselector.do

Good Luck

Answer 2

There are several breeds you could consider. One is the ever gentle, but somewhat unattractive Bulldog. They are an even tempered breed that love to be cuddled and will play when you want to.

Another good breed for you is the Cocker Spaniel. They are a bit more active than the Bulldog, but still well within your requirements.

A Basset Hound is another good breed as long as you do not mind some grooming issues, especially with their ears. you need to put a soft scrunchi on them to keep them out of their water bowl. If the ears are not maintained frequently, they can get painful ear infections. The only objection I can think of for this breed is the baying howl/bark that they do when they are lonely.

Whichever breed you choose, please make sure to get the dog from a respected breeder and insist on a health guarantee. This will save you from endless headaches and vet bills. Good luck in your search!

Answer 3

A bassett hound, they are lazy lap dogs that require little exercise. If you can't exercise in the winter try purchasing a tread mill so that the dog does get some exercise, lack of it will create a very frustrated dog that will manage to get out it's frustration by barking and chewing.

Whatever breed you finally settle on research the breed really well before hand to make sure it's the right breed for you.

Answer 4

ALL DOG SHOULD BE WALKED FOR EXERCISE> If you don't have the time to do that you will have some problems.

Check with some shelter and rescue groups, they have some lovely animals that already have some life experiences and you don't have to do that puppy stage. and you can see their temperaments more. Be sure to let the two dogs meet away from the House, maybe in a park. If they can play together your dog will not resent the intruder coming home.

Answer 5

some relatives of mine have a rescued doberman, and he or she's an exceedingly good canines. She's very calm and properly behaved in the domicile, medium to low capability and would not flow loopy while she's not walked time-honored (even nonetheless I wish they might walk her time-honored), loves human beings and different canines, very hardly barks (not even while the doorbell rings, she merely runs to the door together with her tail wagging). those issues may be her particular character, yet she would not care approximately toys that lots, and is slightly a choosy eater. She additionally hates water and could not flow of their pool. So, she's an remarkable canines, regardless of the shown fact that, I additionally as quickly as canines-sat for my buddies and their doberman replaced into aggressive in direction of me while i'd flow over there to envision on her. She even bit my hand (not demanding, nonetheless), yet she would quiet down when I have been there for a on an analogous time as and replaced into superb with me. generally, she replaced into reliable with their youngsters and friendly to me, she merely had some shelter canines instincts and did not take to kindly to a radical to stranger coming over without her relatives there. i in my opinion would seem for a rescue doberman quite than a puppy, so i'd desire to work out the guy canines's character so i comprehend if that distinctive canines has the features i'm searching for.

Answer 6

As somebody already mentioned a english bulldog sound like a good fit. Theyhave a short coat, don't require to much activity and are very friendly
A dachshund would also be a good choice. They are sweet and funny little dogs and are small.

Answer 7

A Maltese, they are small & need grooming but they do not shed. They will exercise themselves running in circles. They need a coat to go out in the cold. I have had my Itsy Bitsy for 13 years and he has been great. I also have a Shitzu and they are Buddies. But Shtizus have an attitude sometimes.
The Maltese are vey loving.

Answer 8

cavalier king charles spaniel!

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a delightfully affectionate, playful, intelligent little dog that repays his owner’s care and attention with an endearing devotion.
Cavaliers are not kennel dogs. Because of four hundred years of close contact with their owners and their development as lap dogs, they make wonderful companions. They are happy, outgoing, loving little dogs who want to love you and be loved, to run and play in a safe place, and to sleep in a soft bed - preferably your bed, but they’re willing to negotiate on that point! They get along well with children, cats, and other dogs.

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Answer 9

I have an akita collie mix. She is a great lap dog. If she could she'd lick you all day. She's 11 months old and weighs 48 lbs. and is about 20-20 inches tall. I'd recomend a collie or collie mix.

Answer 10

It sounds like an English Bulldog would fit you criteria...

Here's a link to breed info

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bulldog.htm

They don't require alot of exercise, but they are known for health problems so you have to make sure you have a reputable breeder.