What Type Of Dog Would Be Best For My Home?
October 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Care & Training Q&As
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 
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Always research the breeds of interest first. I am NOT going to tell you what breed to get…….I suggest high research via books, online, libraries, calling owners and breeders for their professional experience and input. After that, it should be a little easier for you to decide. There are some that have issues that you will want to consider…. whether it be..shedding, eye problems, health issues, prone to allergies, or other…..you truely would want to know these things beforehand. Some are known for retrieving, herding, sport, and others are comfortable being at home with walks, talks, etc.
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I recommend strong research before making any decision.
**NOTE** Some posters will suggest a “particular” breed to you. That is because they either have that breed or genuinely LOVE that breed. Overall, none of us can tell you what to get. You have to “want” the breed you pick. That is why I suggest researching. This way, the one that suits your style will stand out. Good luck now!
don’t go for a yorkshire or mini pincsher or a toy/mini poodle. yorkshire terriers are scared of EVERYTHING and aren’t good with other animals because they are paranoid. mini pincshers and mini poodles think they are the queen/king of the house and would annoy your other pets. personally i think sheepdogs are the most amazing dogs they are just so loving.
Get a papillon! Although they can be a little difficult to housetrain, they are very smart dogs and aren’t terriers so they might get along better with your terrier since terriers are so territorial..I have 3, I’ve always wanted a papillon but they cost as much as yorkies do, they just don’t require as much grooming because they don’t shed much due to lack of an undercoat.
We were interested in the cavalier king charles spaniel, but our research showed that they were an expensive dog, with a ton of health problems, and might only live 7 years. I have shelties, but it is hard to find a good breeder of shelties anymore. They are becoming a very nervous breed. Good luck with your choice.
Get a standard poodle. Standard Poodles do not shed, and they are extremely smart. My family has one, and he is the best dog we have ever had. He is a total people person, and he loves attention. Good luck!!!
PS: get a standard poodle!!!!!
Get one that fits YOUR lifestyle.:0)
Try the breed selector quiz and see what breed(s) show up that are right for you. http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto…
u should get a yorkshire terrier because they are small cute and cuddly and dont take up much space. i live in an apartment and own one!
I love my Miniature Pinscher. They can be bossy towards other animals but they don’t try to do any real harm.
Check your local pound you might find a breed or mix breed there..
Good luck in finding a new family member.
italian greyhound
My recommendation is a Shih-tzu. Why? They don’t shed, they are not super hyper, they love cats, they don’t need a lot of exercise, they are super lovable – they like to love and be loved, they bark at people, but are friendly – they are just SUPER dogs!
Also, you may think about a mixed breed. Shih-poos (half Shih-tzu, half Poodle) are GREAT! They have the look of a Shih-tzu and the brains of a Poodle – they are super smart!
When I went to a breeder to get one of my Shih-tzus she had a litter of Cavalier King Charles in the house in a pen. I asked her about them and she told me that Shih-tzus were her favorite breed until she got the Cavaliers. They are very calm dogs – you don’t know they are there. But on draw back is they do shed. And they are expensive dogs.
A lot of the dogs you have listed, such as the Yorkies, are hyper dogs. I did not want a yappy dog.
I would just research each breed and find the one that is best for you. That is what I did. I wanted a Yorkie until I read more about them.
Good luck!
The cavalier and poodle are probably a little too smart if you don’t plan on doing training with them. I’m going to break down the rest of the breeds:
Dachshund — they have a nice list of health problems I’d watch out for/ however they are sweet little dogs and don’t need the backyard.
English Cocker Spaniel: They probably need a bigger backyard. Think of their original task. They hunted all day long and flushed game birds out for hunters.
Shih Tzu: They are going to require some grooming, but if you don’t mind then they’d be alright.
Italian Greyhound: My friend’s was really hyper and they had to give it up, however, I do believe that they’d make better pets for someone that has the time for them.
Miniature Pinscher: I grew up with these! I love them, they’re smart and very playful (mine is about 10 and can still run like a pup). They can also have a few health problems and are prone to becoming obese, so you’d have to watch for that.
Papillon: I like them, I don’t know much about them, but I’m sure your homelife is perfect for one.
Shetland Sheepdog: They’re going to need a backyard. Also, their task was to herd sheep during the day — so they’re going to have more energy. If certain dogs can’t release the energy, they’ll become destructive.
Yorkie: This dog would also work perfect in your home.
While I understand that you want a pet of your own, it sounds as if there is already quite a collection there. I would worry that the terrier would fall by the wayside and not get the training he needs – and he al;so sounds like he’ll have an issue with a new dog as well.
Don’t go out and get any small dog, as terriers are notorious for going after them as if they were rodents. same thing with an IG. Not safe.
If you can workron the terrier a bit, perhaps you can help get him more dog-freiendly – but in the meantime, I think you might be buying a dogfight, and one heckuva vet bill.
I’m sorry.. I’m not sure this sounds like a place I’d add another dog, at least not right away.