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Ricci asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Small breed recommendations?

I have always had large dogs. The smallest was a husky mix that weighed in at 70lbs, the largest a 250lb St Bernard. We lost our St Bernard to old age just over a year ago. Since we have no pets and some time has passed, I agreed to look at a dog with my daughters. They are both asking for a small dog this time. All our animals come from shelters or breed rescues, but I have no personal experience with small dogs. Any recommendations as to breeds to start with?

Update:

I should specify that I'm looking for small breed suggestions that would be good for a relatively active family with young children, not just names of small breeds. My youngest is 6 and autistic, so a family friendly dog is a must. If there are breeds to avoid (one friend mention cairn terriers as being not so good with kids) that knowledge is also greatly appreciated.

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  • Joey Crawford is love
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    I am the same way. Some smaller dog breeds I like are Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Border Terriers.

    Staffie:http://www.stafbul.com/foto/staffordshire-bull-ter...

    Border Terrier:http://www.brandycarr.co.uk/gilbert_lucy/gilli_luc...

    Both of these breeds are very sweet, loyal, and active like large dogs! If I ever get a small breed, it would be either a Staffie or Border Terrier.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yorkshire Terriers...

    Boston Terriers...

    Papillon...

    Source(s): i have Yorkies and a boston...i want a papillon
  • Carei
    1 decade ago

    Definitely a Morkie. Great with kids, hearty healthy, loving, playful, friendly, affectionate, loyal, easy to manage, train and handle.

    Mine is going to be 5 yrs old in June. We got him at a yr and a half.

    He's a JOY.

    Source(s): first hand experience
  • just_a_hick
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    We have part mini-dachsund/part chihuahua and he is the greatest. I have had another doxie mix who was also very sweet. My mom always had them when I was little and they put up with us kids very well. I like dachsund mixes, pure dachs can get back problems older in life.

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  • gilliegrrrl
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    We have a corgi-chihuahua mix who is as sweet and wonderful as the day is long! She has that great corgi humor and playfulness and the chihuahua big-dog-in-a-little-body thing! We found her on Petfinder.com, they're a wonderful resource!

  • dai's my boy.
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    mini long haired dachshunds

    chihuahuas

    yorkies

    pug

    papillon

    or go to your local animal shelter to see what small dogs they have.

  • ♬Fantasymimi♬
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    yorkshire terriers are probly the best and they're so cute to play with.

  • Lenny Kicks In!
    1 decade ago

    miniature schnauzer. 1 word for them - Adorable!

    Source(s): i want a miniature schnauzer!
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