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Anyone have a recommendation for a well rounded miniature dog?... Or am I barking up the wrong tree here?...

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Vernon in Virginia~Formerly Alaska

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Some of you might remember, a while back, I had mentioned "NO DOGS". We had been discussing dogs on the forum, or something along those lines, and someone asked me about getting a dog.

My number 2 daughter, Lee, age 13, has lost interest in horses; she had a couple of bad experiences, and a fear of horses has resulted. We sold her horse about a month ago; she has expressed an interest in a small dog for years, and because she has no focus in life other than her artwork at this time, I have relented, and decided to let her have a small dog. We will be looking next week at some toy dogs, such as pomeranian, cavaliers, poodles, etc. We've read where pomeranians can be a bit nippy, with an attitude. Was wondering if anyone here has experience with small dogs, and could suggest some breeds that are easy natured.

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I was told by a vet that when you pick up a puppy in your arms and the dog gets fidgety, find another pup. He said the one you want is one that doesn't go goofy when you pick it up. A word to the wise, I know three different people with Poms and they are a waste of dog flesh. If you want a lap dog, why not hire Elson for a weekend. i would guess he is housebroken at his age. if he runs away he will be easy to chase down too.:rofl:
 
you have enough land to have a bigger dog, I wound reconsider and make it any smaller full side dog--One that can run the woods with you---If you go to a local pound dont be surprised if the family likes something besides a small dog--If they do, thats the dog to get---One other reason I dont have a dog is they are harder to leave home for even 1 day--I have 1 Cat because they are no problem to leave home for up to 2 days---The last dog my daughter had was a American Husky--Those are nice and they fit right in to a family with kids,they attach themselves to you heart quite well-
 
DON'T RUSH IT - NEVER Pick a puppy 'cuz it's cute, or because someone ELSE has one (especially not Hilton or Spears). DON'T pick a puppy for your daughter. Let the puppy pick HER!

I strongly feel that no dog should be brought to a home in which the majority of those in the family do not want to be involved with the puppy/dog developement and training...especially house training and basic obedience.

Google "How to choose a puppy" and "Dog breed profiles" to see what it entails to own a puppy/dog and what to expect both from a puppy and a particular breed.

Here are some site to get you started. Be sure to get the girls involved from the beginning.

Adult Dog Breed Profiles:

http://www.puppydogweb.com/profiles.htm

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/tprofile.html

http://www.pets.ca/breedprofiles/index-dogbreeds.html

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Choosing a Puppy:

http://www.wonderpuppy.net/choose.htm

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/pikpup.html

http://www.families-first.com/pets/puppy.htm

These should get you started on the road to seriously considering a breed and a source (breeder, pound or rescue - DON'T buy from puppy farm or mill).

Lastly, "AKC Certified" means NOTHING!!! :nono:
It only means they have a certificate meaning that the mother and father were both of the same breed. It doesn't have anything to do with blood lines. The mother and father could have been a brother & sister from the same dang litter!

If a breed or "look" is important to you, then you want a certified AKC PEDIGREE (with lots of red names denoting champions).

Hope this helps a tad.

HH

TJ's First Day Home!

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Not too small (10-15 lbs)so you can't go sitting or stepping on them accidentally. Extremely loyal and super watch dogs. Most longhair breeds shed a lot. They don't. They do have drawbacks. Their hair grows continuously and tangles easily so a lot of grooming is needed. They love to dig. Constantly! Not easy to house train either but most small dogs aren't. If the dog you choose is going to be spending a lot of time outdoors hair length is something you should be thinking about. Digging burdock or cockle out of 2" of hair's not a fun job. Give yourself a few months to study breeds and talk to breeders and owners before you buy. Whatever you decide, be sure to buy from a registered breeder rather than a pet shop.

Good Luck
 
We have several keepers and have had pups that we gave to good homes.My wife screens the people that we give pups to very well.We have had nothing but happy people that just love them.
I for one did not want a small dog at all,but a Shih Tzu will win you over and most definitely be your best friend.You won't be sorry you chose the breed.

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They don't shed .... no allergy problems for folks that are allergic to dogs.

VERY SMART ... you can train a Schnauzer to most anything.

Very friendly. Good around children and infants. A female is even better than a male.

They don't eat much.

It will take to your daughter and follow her around until it drops from exhaustion.

When I was a young kid growing up in the country, when my mom wanted me to come home, she'd rubber band a note on our Schnauzers collar, open the door and tell her "Find Eddie" .... I could be miles away and that dog would find me.

Schnauzers don't yap much unless someone or something gets on THEIR TURF .... then they raise hell until they learn from you or your daughter that the visitor is no threat. They get sweeter and more docile with age. Live to be about 12 to 14 years.

This is not a 2 headed Schnauzer, its both of ours ... Jake and Jackie.
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