What Kind Of Dog Should We Get?

The only requirements for this dog breed is that it has to be small. Im talking no bigger than a pug. It also can’t shed too much, but we would like it to have fur. It must also be pretty smart so that training (housetraining in paticular) is easier.
I dont think too much about cutness, but it can’t be ugly.
Ive been thinking about a minitaure or toy poodle but my sister thinks theyre ugly so we cant get one because its half her dog.
we like papillons but they shed a little too much.
What do you think we should get?

How Do You Correct Your Dog And What Are Correct Discipline Methods?

*asked again for more answers*
I’ve heard a few people say all physical discipline to animals should be avoided, and on the other side of the spectrum I hear some physical discipline is ok.
I would really like to know a correct method, or at least what other’s do.
I’ve always trained my dogs myself with basic commands and some “etiquette”. To correct any unwanted behavior, I would give them a sharp verbal correction or roll them on their backs. I’ve done this with my yorkie, husky, lab/pit mix, and papillon and have never had behavioral problems with them.
Is this an acceptable method?

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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What Type Of Dog Should I Get?

I want a dog that is fairly easy to train 25 pounds or less can be left home during the day doesn’t shead too much is fairly playful it’s excercise requirements can be met with 1-3 walks that are 10-20 mintues long daily has a moderate energy level is affectionate and friendly towards other animals dogs and strangers is pretty easy too train it’s grooming requirements can be met with brushing 3 times weekly or less is tolerate to heat and pretty tolerate to the cold I have found four breeds that I’m am interested in which are the cavalier king Charles spaniel, havanese, Japanese chin, or papillon so please help me choose between those four breeds or give your own recomendations please be as detailed as possible and I know I am asking for an almost perfect dog but please do your best to help

What Dog Should I Get??

I was thinking of getting a papillon. I work 8 hours a day so thinking of getting a grown dog (that and I like to adopt older animals) or a puppy to crate train.
I have two cats. I prefer a dog that does not shed, yap, or have a tendency to be destructive. A dog that is small and somewhat independent (when I am at work, etc) I’ve owned medium sized to big sized dogs before, but the smaller dogs are new to me.
I’ve been doing research on the papillon, but wonder if there is another dog that may suit me better? Also, can papillons be rained to use puppy pads?
Thanks for all answers!!

What Is With My Dog’s Obsessive Licking?

I have two dogs, a female Papillon and a male Yorkie. Both have great behavior. They listen, they are house trained, and there is no aggression.
That is, until the morning. I’m not a fan of dog slobber, so I often don’t let them lick very much. But a few mornings I wanted to see what would happen. When I wake up, my Papillon loves to lick my face as if to clean it! If my Yorkie comes over to lick my face, my Papillon will block him, growl, and in some case bare her teeth and nip him. After she drives him to the end of the bed or off the bed, she seems to have the need to re-lick my face!
Why do my dogs do this when it comes to licking my face (and why do they feel the need to lick my face in the morning!)

Sorry. What Should I Get?

im asking again.. sorry
uhm.. now, im thinking either a cavalier king charles spaniel or papillon or chihuahua?
what do you guys prefer?
okay info bout me.
-i want a dog that is fairly active
-i don’t mind grooming them
-easy to train
-loyal
and… that’s it.
my con about chihuahuas are they tend to be barky.. i had one. and she was pretty noisy.. my friend got a pap and she aint yappy. the cavalier king charles on the other hand is soo pretty
wat should i get?
if you choose one, can you please tell me why and description?
thanks!! ^-^

What Type Of Dog Would Be Best For My Home?

well 1st of all these are breeds i like:
cavalier king charles spaniel
dachshund
english cocker spaniel
shih tzu
poodle—mini/toy
italian greyhound
miniature pinscher
papillon
shetland sheepdog
yorkshire terrier
kk the youngest kid in the house is me : 15 yrs old. im lookin for a small dog cz our house isnt big and the garden is medium sized. i have two cats and a terrier the cats are k with the dog but it took them a couple of weeks to get used to the dog, the dog is friendly and not dog aggresive but sumtimes his a lil in their face, but im wokrking on him atm to get him better behaved and socalized around dogs.
which one of those breeds i picked would be the best dog to bring into the home?? excersising and grooming isnt a problem for me, but its not like ill be training them and putting them in dog shows, just a pet is all i need

What Is The Difference Between…?

a chihuahua and a papillon? if you had any of these plz share their personalities, if it was a boy or a girl, how easy they were to train, how close they get to their owners…everything…thanks! oh and which one is better

What Should I Expect? I Have So Many Questions!?

So tommorow I am going to the pound and rescue a dog hopefully a puppy. I already have a 5 year old papillon mix, he is a little jealous but I plan on doing a proper introduction so that no jealousy arises. So my question is what should I expect going to the pound in terms of the dogs there? ( by the way im in a city) . Are there always puppies? Do the dogs/puppies generally com healthy or do they sometimes come out sick (ex kennel cough, manges,parvo, etc) What should I ask? Also should I rescue a puppy or a slightly older dog? Or what breed or mix do you suggest:: Heres my living situation
I already had a huge dog, unfortunately it died a few months ago, so my mom doesnt like big dogs because she thinks they are to much to handle. I dont think so and I would be responsible in training and I personally would be up for it., (by the way Im 23 so its not my first and Im not a little teenager or kid) She really has her heart set on a littler one but I would also like a bigger one to walk and jog with me. Exercise wouldnt be an issue. The other issue my mom has is that she wants a low – no shed dog. So what are your thoughts- puppy or adult dog? small or bigger dog? if so what breed/s ( considering the fact that alot of the dogs are mutts in the pound) and again what are some questions should I ask them? by the way I am going by myself. Thanks for your help and no sarcastic or rude answers.

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