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ThatCatGirl asked in PetsDogs · 9 years ago

Dog breed help me please?

I really want a dog and would do anything to have one, the only problem is my dad keeps saying they are too much work, i am prepared completely to look after the dog and someone is almost always home so it wouldn't be home alone for too long. I have been looking after my cousins dog (a cockerspaniel/labradoor mix) a lot to try to convince my dad and it is helping a bit. But i wanted to know if anyone recommends a dog breed that isn't too big, doesnt malt a lot and doesn't need alot of excersize??

Update:

my brother is allergic to cats so we cant get one :( i would love one though

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  • 9 years ago
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    malt? you mean shed?

    i would say a poodle

    yorky

    pekingese

    shih tzu

    havanese

    bichon frise

    those are all pretty small and don't require alot of exercise and they are low shedding. buy from a reputable breeder through the breed club or go to the breed club rescues =]

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Try going here ( http://www.akc.org/future_dog_owner/find_breed.cfm ) to answer some of these questions for yourself. Then you can view all of the breeds and find one that suits many of your desires. I'd highly suggest going to a dog rescue, however, and meeting a dog for yourself. Just because the breed standard says it may be low energy, you must remember that each dog has its own personality and may deviate from the standard. The standard is a generalization. Many people that work for shelters are more than happy to work with you to find the type of dog that you are looking for. That, in all honesty, would be the most successful way to find a dog that is the best fit for your home.

  • 9 years ago

    Reccomend rescueing an ex racing greyhound. They are big couch potatoes.

    Do a lot of research and show your dad all you learned.

    If he still says no, wait until you are on your own and financially capable of caring for a dog.

  • 9 years ago

    puppies need 24/7 work

    dogs need training, exercise, socialization, grooming and vet care

    24/7 supervision in fenced yard

    start researching how to own and raise dogs

    read books

    talk to trainers, groomers and vets

    research breeds and what they need

    toy breeds

    all dogs shed, poodles the least

    most do

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  • 9 years ago

    A French Bulldog, in Summer they CANNOT be exercised, due to their heat sensitivity, if you live in a warm climate get a chihuahua. If you live in a cold climate a yorkie. Neutral climate Frenchie.

  • 9 years ago

    Every dog takes responsibility do I font I undrrstand

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    You should get a beagle. They are not too big, not to small and very easy to train. Plus they don't drool.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    get a cat.

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