Breed Recommendations Please?

Okay so the dog must:
Be good with kids, be good with other dogs (smaller dogs), not be too hard to handle so in otherwords trainable or for the most part easy to train. Able to live inside but would have access to a small fenced in backyard. We are a young couple with poodle and a terrier mix (she is a Jack Russell Terrier mix)
We have been tossing around these breeds American Bull dog, Golden Retriever, Siberian Husky, Papillon, Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Shetland Sheepdog, Austrailan Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler), Beagle
We havent done much research yet but we are going to….those are just a few breeds we like.
We do not want: American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottie, Dobie, Great Dane, Saint bernard, (Or any Giant breed the only live about 8 years), we don’t want a Min pin, Chihuahua (though I love chis), or anything with the squished face ex. pug, french bulldog. And no shih tzus or lhasa apso. We already have a poodle and don’t want another poodle at this time.
Also keep in mind there is heavy BSL in the surrounding areas and our county is trying hard to fight it off so (pit bulls and rotties are out)

Which Dog Breed Is Better?

I’m a spohmore in college and I just got an apartment. I want to get an adult dog that’s already house and leash trained. I know a bunch of rescue places for the 3 dog breeds I’ve decided on, but I can’t pick which breed. I would have to leave it alone for 4-6 hours a day but it would have 2 or 3 walks each day. Which of these dog breeds are best for me?
Coton de Tulear
Papillon
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Please no links, I need personal experience, and I already took the AKC and eukanuba quiz and these were what I came up with.

What Dog Breed Is Best For Me?

So I’ve decided to get another dog in the next one or two years, but I don’t know what breed to look into. The online dog breed selector tests aren’t any good, and my family is giving me mixed answers on to what dog breed I should get. My older sister wants me to get a GSD, my mom thinks that a Norbottenspetz or a Pyrenean Shepherd would be pretty cool, my teacher wants me to get a Wire-haired Pointing Griffon, my dad doesn’t care, and my friends think that I should just get another Cavalier. You guys will probably give me better answers than the internet or my family will (aside from my teacher, they don’t know much about dogs.)
I’m a fairly active person, and I’m looking to do agility and/or flyball with this dog. Currently I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. It isn’t that I don’t love him, but he isn’t really a dog that loves to race down a track to press a button to get a ball (he does like agility, but he isn’t the greatest at it). I want to compete in agility with this dog, and my Cav doesn’t really love it enough to be a top competitor.
I have a 3 year old sister, who will be four or five by the time I get the puppy, but I have even younger cousins, and this dog needs to be good with them.
I know I can handle a dog that is as big as a lab, but I would be hesitant of getting something bigger.
The dog would only be alone for 1-2 hours at a time, I take my dogs most every where I go, so I’m not really concerned with how long the dog will spend alone. Even so, I do have two other dogs that could keep it company.
I would like a dog that is smart, and easy to train.
I have suggested some breeds to my parents already that they have already vetoed. The first dog I brought up when I asked them about it was a Border Collie, and that idea was instantly thrown into the garbage. I love Borders, but my mother and my extended family has had some problems with snappy ones. The Papillon was another breed my mother didn’t want anything to do with, so something bigger than them is probably a good idea.
So I’m looking for a small(bigger than a pap that is) or medium sized dog. I would like one that is smart and easy to train. A dog that is known for it’s achievements would also be a plus too.
I currently have two ferrets, and my sister has a very old cat, so due to the ferrets, I don’t really want a dog that is going to have a strong enough prey-drive to kill them. It isn’t like they would be alone together, but I want to be careful.
I do really like the looks of the Pyr Shep, though I’ve heard that they love agility a little too much, missing contacts left and right. If anyone knows anything about them, please tell me. A GSD would be great too, but its the size thats stopping me. I’m a little person.
So, what breed do you think would fit me?

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Whats The Best Breed Of Dog?

Hi. I’m looking for a new puppy and I was wondering what the best breed of dog is. I would prefer a toy breed as I’m not sure weather could handle training a boisterous big dog. Here’s all the small dogs I’m aware of as have been looking at toy & utility groups. Could you tell me which ones you think are the best and abit about them etc. Also a picture if possible. Thanks, much appreciated xx
Also best trainable one. x
Affenpinscher
Austrailian Silky Terrier
Bichon Friese
Bolognese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua (long & Smooth)
Chinese Crested & Powderpuff
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Papillon
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Pug
Yorkshire Terrier
Shih Tzu
Lhasa Apso

Are Papillons Good With Pugs Or Any Other Dog Breed?

i have a pug and was thinking about getting a pap becuz i think they are so adorable but my mom and dad say that i should get a med. sized dog cuz the pug is sorta a handful. i heard the paps are very smart and the rank #8 on the top ten smartest dog breed list i just need to kno if the can get house trained as easy as most pple say.
what are some other thing that the papillon can offer into the family? are the yappy, do they have aggression problems. plz inform me becuz i rlly rlly want one. im very responsible with my pug. i live in a apartment with a yard in the front. and if there are any web-sites i can go to for more info plz post them to. it would rlly mean a lot.

My Son Wants A Puppy? I Need Help Picking A Breed.?

My son is 6 and we are getting him a puppy. We already have a smaller (35 pounds) female siberian husky, she is 8 years old. He would like a smaller dog, but foremost we need a dog that is very friendly and not aggressive. We’d like a dog that is easy to train and isn’t yippy or doesn’t bark a lot. Any suggestions? I’d like to get a golden retriever, but I know he wants a smaller dog. I’ve also thought about Papillons and elkhounds. Help!

Larger Breed To Be Trusted Around A Smaller Dog?

I’m considering rescuing a large breed dog once I leave the house. Kind of a security factor in the sense of large dogs are intimidating. I already have a papillon *very, very scary, no?* So the big dog needs to be compatible, at least when I’m around to supervise. They’ll both be crated when I’m not around.
I’m seriously considering a great dane rescue. if i were to bring one home while he/she was still young I’d assume they could be trained to “playnice.”
A lab is second choice, but I dont know how trustworthy it would b around Boo.
Is there any larger breed that would be “perfect?” Anything recently or currently bred for hunting is out.
Also, we’re out in the country and I’ll have a BIG fenced yard *chainlink, not chicken-wire* if that makes anything better. All animalswill sleep in the house, though.

Which Puppy Breed Should We Get?

We have narrowed it down between:
A chihuahua, an italian greyhound, and a papillon.
We have done extensive research on all three breeds. We know that chihuahuas and papillons can be yappy and that italian greyhounds can be difficult to housebreak, but also know that both can be overcome with the proper socialization and training.
We live in an apartment, however it is on the first floor with a walkout patio. We do live in a location with cold winters.
We are not enthusiastic about paper training/litter box training and would prefer to do the outside method. However, we are open to it.
What would you reccomend?

Can You Help Me Narrow Down What Small Breed Of Dog To Get?

I have 4 horses, 2 other dogs (a almost 2yr old Papillon, & a 8yr old Sheltie), & 4 cats (2 inside; 2 outside). All my pets get along with dogs.needs to be a g It ood traveler, and put up with being taken places including horse shows. I’d like it to be fairly small under 20 lbs but the smaller probably the better. No fenced in yard, but I do have about 6 acres. I have raised a litter of Shelties which are the easiest to train and also trained my Papillon with a short attention span! Also please dont say depends on the dog, I know that.
I was considering these breeds-
Affenpinscher
Cairn Terrier (but r they ok w/ cats? I heard not)
Coton de Tulear
Italian Greyhound
Miniture Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Silky Terrier aka Australian Silky Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Rat Terrier (the smaller type)
Toy American Eskimo
& Podengo Portugueso Pequeno or Portuguesse Hound, but these are pretty rare
I would also luv to hear about other breeds too!

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Is The Same Breed, As You Have, Best For A Second Dog?

I have a four month old female Japanese Chin. I’m considering getting a second dog, preferably another chin, a papillon, or a yorkshire terrier. Those are the three choices I am thinking of (even a yorki-mix possibly). The obvious choice would be to get another chin, but since there are two sizes of chins, those under 7 lbs (hard to find) and those up to 20 lbs, it’s very difficult to find the smaller chins and that is what I would want. My little girl is 2.5 lbs at the moment and will maybe get to around 5. I have looked everywhere for a male chin that will be about her same size, but they are VERY hard to find. I’m considering a male papillon or yorkie (or yorki-mix). Which is the best choice out of all of them and should I even get another one. My little girl is very well behaved, potty trained, doesn’t bark/cry, she is perfect! I’m concerned getting another dog may ‘make’ a problem, then again it could help her come out of her shyness in new situations. What should I do?

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