Which Dog To Get And Where From?
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I want a dog that is a great companion,sporty, sheds little, easy to find in Britain, costs around £600 or even less and easy to train. These are the dogs that I am thinking about.
1. Papillon
2. King Charles Spaniel
3. Border Collie
4. Shih Tzu
5. American Eskimo Dog
6. Koolie
Can you tell me the best dog for me and the not sutiable ones for me and why not? Thanks for your time ! 
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id say border collie they are so dam energetic ! there always ready for excercise shorthaired shed little there not really exspensive you could proberly get a ped for max 300 but be worned if they dont get enough stimulation and excercise they can sometimes get distrctive goood luck
Number 1; we can’t tell you what is NOT suitable for you as YOU have Failed to give us some vital informtation
Number 2; It pretty clear these breed choices are based on looks, NOT actually just because there common in brittain. Again BIG mistake choosing breeds based on looks alone.
Much more important factors
1.Temperment
2. Energy Requirements
3. Grooming
4. Living conditions-Aka apartment, large yard?
5. Do you have kids and there ages?
6. Do not base YOUR choice on breeds because of there LOOKS. By choosing a breed based on looks that is setting you up to immediately get an incompatable match.
If your a 1st time owner, take away the Border Collie and German Coolie. Too much dog for inexperienced owners, far too hard for inexperienced ill prepaired owners, also both breeds are NOT suitable for apartments
I say the King Charles Spaniel also known as English Toy Spaniel. Have you heard of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? There very similar and good choice for 1st time owner and good with kids. Some people get the two muddled up.
If you have young kids, Remove the Papillion and Shih Tzu and Border COllies and German Coolies
If your not very active, remove the American Eskmio dog.
2. King Charles Spaniel/English Toy Spaniel or the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
That Cute Puppy Requires Work
Watching a puppy grow can be a rewarding experience, and is often compared to the time requirements of raising a human baby. And just like a baby, you won’t discover the dogs’ true personality until it is nearing adulthood.
Young puppies require large amounts of time; needing to be fed 3-4 times a day, kept in a confined area indoors and let out every few hours to eliminate. The first few weeks can be filled with sleepless nights as the confused puppy seeks comfort and food. A puppy’s growth phase requires much supervision and training. Housetraining is accomplished only after accidents. Teething (“chewing”) lasts the first six-eight months. And puppies don’t become mature adults until they are two years old, meaning they act like teenage dogs for a year or more.
If everyone in your home is gone for eight hours a day, your puppy probably won’t get the attention he needs to meet your expectations. If you are gone much longer than eight hours a day, even adult dogs have high attention needs and may not be a good choice for your current lifestyle.
Adult Dogs Have Many Advantages
Most dogs given to shelters are young adolescents. They don’t usually have behavior problems, they were just victims of well-meaning owners who didn’t have the time, knowledge or patience for the needs of a dog.
While many shelter dogs could use a little more training, they usually bond quickly with new owners, and have fewer needs than a young puppy.
Many shelter dogs are already housetrained, though they often need some reminders and a few days of adjustment time after their stay at a shelter kennel. Even if they were sadly kept outdoors only, adult dogs often only need a day or two to learn that they live inside, but eliminate outside.
Many shelter dogs have already lived with children. People often assume that they should start with a puppy if they have children. Puppies have sharp baby teeth and can play too roughly with young children. There are many adult dogs in the shelter that are recommended for households with children. And, teaching children about the moral benefits of saving the life of a homeless adult pet is a lesson that will never be forgotten.
Adult dogs are easier to train than young puppies because they have longer attention spans. And many shelter dogs already know some basic commands taught in their first home or by shelter volunteers.
Dogs are generally more predictable. A dog isn’t full-grown until it’s a year old, so when adopting an adult dog you already know it’s full size, health and real personality.
Dogs mature out of their “teenage phase” until they are often two years old. Adopting an older pet means that someone else already had his or her shoes chewed and you get the benefit of a dog who is more mellow and allows you to finish the entire newspaper.
Don’t discount a dog that is approaching a senior age. Even an eight-year-old dog has the likelihood of many more good years to give you. A senior dog often offers the sweetest rewards. To learn more about adopting a senior dog, we recommend visiting the Senior Dog’s Project (http://www.srdogs.com/).
You are taking a stand against the pet overpopulation crisis and saving an animal that will bond quickly with you, and shower you with gratitude and unconditional love.
All dogs are pack animals and have high needs for regular companionship and attention inside the home with their humans. If you are gone much longer than eight or nine hours a day, a dog may not be an appropriate pet for your busy lifestyle
Why not do some research yourself? Funny enough you have 99% of shedding breeds. All dogs shed. but the Shih Tzu is low shedding. The rest are NOT low shedding
Papillion
Shedding. Papillons shed quite a bit. Their hairs come off on your hands when you pet them, and stick to your clothing, upholstery, and carpeting. Be prepared for frequent vacuuming.
King Charles Spaniel
English Toy Spaniels shed a lot. You’ll find hair all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops — even in your food. Frequent vacuuming will become a way of life
Border Collie
Shedding. Border Collies shed much more than you might think. Their hairs come off on your hands when you pet them, stick to your upholstery and clothing, and hide under the furniture.
American Eskimo Dog
Heavy shedding. American Eskimo Dogs shed a LOT. You’ll find hair and fur all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops — even in your food. Frequent vacuuming will become a way of life. Make sure you’re REALLY up for this.
Coolie
Average shedding!
Also i know you have more breed then the 6your’ve listed that are still common in Britain. So don’t try that trick, it doesn’t work for me. And if i remember correctly the Coolie isn’t that common breed in the UK.
Animal Sheltershttp://www.battersea.org.uk/http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/http://www.rspca.org.uk/http://www.scottishspca.org/
Other good placeshttp://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/servic…
How to find a good dog breederhttp://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/servic…
Red flag a dog breederhttp://www.dog-breeds.net/german_coolie.…
I have a shih-tzu. And she is perfect, one of the best decisions ive ever made when choosing to get a dog. I got her from a breeder. Shih-tzus are lapdogs, and love to be spoiled. They also LOVE lots of attention. They do love the outdoors , as any dog does
.. mine especially likes long walks. They are prone to ear problems or infections but those can be easily taken care of by a vet checkup 
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Shih-tzus do not usually shed. But do need to be groomed every 3 months or so.
Some can be snappy but with the right training they are an awsomee companion. Doing things such as.. touching theyre mouth area when they are given a bone or a treat, playing with there feet to get them used to being touched and held ( this helps a lot when taken to the vet ), teaching basic commands like ” sit, come, stay” .. my shih-tzu even learned to “sit-up” .. and stand on her hind legs & dance. Super cute! i worked at a grooming salon and we had more shih-tzus than any other type of dog came in. Hopefully you get a shih-tzu. you won’t regret it one bit!
papillons would cost alot. same with king charels spaniel.
i don’t know how much american eskimo dogs would cost but
koolies should be a good price, same with border collies.
shih tzus aren’t very sporty. a border collie or a koolie would be best for you. hope i helped
Didn’t you post this like a week ago constantly? Go to a shelter they’ll help. If someone is home all day and you know everything about the breed, besides the shedding, a collie sounds right. KCS dont tend to be sporty.
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