What is a small breed???
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You didn’t give the age of your daughter, but I can recommend several small dogs that are good with children of all ages, and don’t need a lot of running space. Here’s my list, with some of their negative traits. Border Terrier – very active as puppies, not good with cats Bichon Frise – difficult to housebreak, needs prof grooming, hates being left home alone Havanese — also in the Bichon family Pug – sheds profusely, cannot tolerate hot,humid weather Puli — good with children if raised with them from puppyhood; tends to be a one-person dog, has lots of non-shedding hair Schipperke — not all are good with children; alert and good watchdog — Carol in LA – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I live in a town house and would like to get a small dog for my > daughter, one that does not need alot of running space. I want > to know what breeds of dogs stay small when fully grown. > Example: Husky, Dalmation and Lab are all to big. > Something like the dog from Frasier (NBC Show) and Wishbone. > Please reply through email, I might not be able to find the responce in all > those messages. > Thank You in advance. > — > Donna Norwood
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>I live in a town house and would like to get a small dog for my >daughter, one that does not need alot of running space. I want >to know what breeds of dogs stay small when fully grown. >Example: Husky, Dalmation and Lab are all to big. >Something like the dog from Frasier (NBC Show) and Wishbone. >Please reply through email, I might not be able to find the responce in all >those messages.
First of all, recognize that no matter how old or young your daughter is, it’s YOUR responsibility to make sure the dog is cared for properly. This means that you need to budget YOUR time to walk, feed, train, vet, and so on this dog. Secondly, if you want a small dog that doesn’t need a lot of running space, you’d be better off with the Dalmatian than the Jack Russell. Jack Russells (like Eddie or Wishbone) are extremely smart, energetic, and destructive if in the wrong hands. I’m starting to look for my next dog, you can check out my page for what I’ve done so far. http://gabsndogs.freehosting.net/dog_article/diary.html And I’ve been thinking about this for 5 months, and that’s all the farther I am. ~Em
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> I live in a town house and would like to get a small dog for my > daughter, one that does not need alot of running space. I want > to know what breeds of dogs stay small when fully grown.
A dog that is small in size doesn’t not always "live small" – take little exercise or behave quietly in the house. For example, a large Greyhound can be a whole lot easier to manage in a townhouse than a very active Fox Terrier. Rather than thinking in terms of size, think in terms of your lifestyle. How much active play will your daughter give the dog on a daily basis? How much grooming time are you willing to put in? Daniel Tortora’s "The Right Dog for You" can help guide you through those questions. Lynn K.
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Get a real good (big) dog breed book from the library and you can tell from that which are smaller. But sometimes larger dogs do better in an apartment than some small dogs. The Jack Russel Terriers you point ou (Wishbone, Eddie) would not do well in an apartment, they have exceptional amounts of energy and need tons of exercise (I hate it when shows display these dogs as calm pets then everyone runs out and buys one and they end up in shelters). You shouldn’t choose solely on size, there are lots of other issues such as exercise, energy, grooming, trainability, sociability, good with other dogs or pets, good with kids, shedding levels, watchdog ability etc etc. If you want help choosing a breed, I’d be willing to help you if you answer some of those questions as well as say what you want the dog for (lapdog, walking companion, playing companion…). — icq # 12410180 http://www.members.home.net/testarossa Plus: Ginger (Lhasa Apso), Cisco and Cassy (Ferrets), and Numberless Fish! We’ll always love you, Sunny (Lovebird) and Sydney (Budgie). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I live in a town house and would like to get a small dog for my > daughter, one that does not need alot of running space. I want > to know what breeds of dogs stay small when fully grown. > Example: Husky, Dalmation and Lab are all to big. > Something like the dog from Frasier (NBC Show) and Wishbone. > Please reply through email, I might not be able to find the responce in all > those messages. > Thank You in advance. > — > Donna Norwood
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: I live in a town house and would like to get a small dog for my : daughter, one that does not need alot of running space. I want : to know what breeds of dogs stay small when fully grown. : Example: Husky, Dalmation and Lab are all to big. : Something like the dog from Frasier (NBC Show) and Wishbone. : Please reply through email, I might not be able to find the responce in all : those messages. : Thank You in advance. Owning and caring for a dog is a lot of work. It is more work, for example, than reading through a bunch of responses to find the answer to a question that you asked. Owning and caring for a dog often involves boring, repetitive, smelly and frustrating work. It is very similar to adding another child to your household. Before deciding on what kind of dog you may wish to consider whether a dog of any kind fits into your household and your schedule. If you think that it does then the first step is to spend quite a bit of time and effort reading and comparing dogs, and trying to figure out what qualities are important to you and your family. One important part of that is to get the kind of information that will help you avoid accidentally making mistakes. A mistake might be merely disappointing to you, but for the dog it is often deadly. Most of the dogs in the shelter are there not because there is anything wrong with them, but because the people who had the dog were not realistic about what it took to be a successful dog owner. The first thing to do is to use some resources to help you decide what might work best for you. Then it is time to go and meet some dogs. Go to where the dogs are, dog parks and dog walking areas, dog shows of all kinds, agility, flyball, conformation, even herding trials. Meet the dogs and talk to their owners. But do the research first, or you will miss out on some important questions to ask. I like "The Right Dog For You" by Daniel Tortora. It does a wonderful job of helping you explore what it is that you want (and don’t want) in a dog. It asks you questions you never even thought of, and provides good insight into developing your own answers. The most valuable part of the book is these questions. Take the time to work through it, it’s well worth the effort. The downside of Tortora’s book is that it is out of date, and some people (who would know better than I) say the breed descriptions are not as accurate as two more recent publications: "Your Purebred Puppy" by Michele Lowell or "A Perfect Match" by Chris Walkowicz. So start with the Tortora book, get an idea of the qualities that will suit your family, then look to the other books to discover which dogs have those qualities. It is very important not to make common assumptions. Here are a few common mistakes (1) I need a small dog because I live in a small place -> small dogs are often more active and need more exercise than some larger dogs, especially some VERY large dogs (Greyhound is commonly recommended as an apartment dog, for example) (2) I need a small dog because I have a child -> children are more likely to accidentally injure very small dogs (3) I need a short hair dog because I don’t want too much shedding -> hair length might relate to the visibility of hair that is shed, but many short hair dogs shed much MORE than some longer hair dogs. In general the less the shedding the more the grooming because the hair still dies it just doesn’t fall to the ground. Obviously size (or weight) MIGHT be important if, for example, that is actually your personal preference, or if it is required by the rules of the place you live, just try to avoid making assumptions, Ok? A shelter or rescue dog might be just the perfect answer. Many of these are fine dogs that got to the shelter or rescue because their previous owner did not do their homework. Adult dogs, in particular, are often a good choice because their needs are not so time intensive as puppies. Moreover, the adult dog offers a degree of predictablility. A GOOD shelter or rescue evaluation can really do a good job of matching dog to owner. Here are some books to read to learn more about shelter and rescue dogs. "Second Hand Dog" by Carol Benjamin "Choosing a Shelter Dog" by Christiansen When you decide to get your dog don’t just take the first cute furry face that comes along. It may be hard but it is well worth it to apply temperament tests, carefully evaluate the dog, and wait for the one that is truly right for your family. You CAN’T save them all, but you CAN save the one that has the best chance of having a happy life with you, and that is the one that matches your family. And if you do decide to go for a purebred, don’t waste your money on a petstore dog, or one from a casual breeder (one who may love their dog, but doesn’t know, for example, what genetic health checks to do before deciding to breed). Most dogs have potential for genetic disease, often not showing up until you have become completely attached to the dog – older than two, sometimes much older. If you are paying big money for a dog (over $100) then part of what you should be paying for is a reduced risk of genetic disease and attention to sound physcial and mental health. That doesn’t happen with the casual breeder and especially not with the pet-store dog. An excellent resource about where to get a dog, and how to select a good breeder, rescue or shelter is "Dog Adoption" by Joan Hustance Walker Here are a couple of sites on the web to look at http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/ http://www.canismajor.com/dog/clasfied.html http://www.canismajor.com/dog/responbr.html http://www.dog-play.com/choosing.html http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/selecting-a-dog.html http://www.doginfomat.com/b4ugetadog.htm http://www.doginfomat.com/breedsintro.htm Diane Blackman – – – – – – – – "When classifying reinforcements as positive or negative, it is best to think of the terms as mathematical rather than emotional. A reinforcer is positive if it is added to the situation and negative if it is removed." "Smart Trainers — Brilliant Dogs" by Janet Lewis
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>. >Example: Husky, Dalmation and Lab are all to big. >Something like the dog from Frasier (NBC Show) and Wishbone.
Maybe you better do the research to answer your own question. If you’re unwilling to do said research then don’t get a dog. And Frasier and Wishbone are JRTs , they * are not* apt dogs and they are quite often unsuitable for a child. Just as many other terriers are.
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>Example: Husky, Dalmation and Lab are all to big. >Something like the dog from Frasier (NBC Show) and Wishbone.
I would suggest reading up on small breeds and visiting some local shows to get a feel for what small breeds appeal to you…. I know that JRTs (eddie from frasier and wishbone) are cute little dogs, but do you know that they are *very* active, demanding dogs? That they aren’t generally good with children? That they can be very destructive, hard to housebreak and noisy? OTOH, a lot of larger breeds are much more laid back, easier to train and good with children. You might want to do more research before choosing a breed based solely on size… Robin
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>I want to know what breeds of dogs stay small when fully grown
Dachshunds, Bostons, mini-Scnauzers, Cavilier King Charles, Shih-Tzus, many terriers, or any number of small mixed or pure breeds that are adult and waiting for someone to adopt them from the shelter…
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I live in a town house and would like to get a small dog for my daughter, one that does not need alot of running space. I want to know what breeds of dogs stay small when fully grown. Example: Husky, Dalmation and Lab are all to big. Something like the dog from Frasier (NBC Show) and Wishbone. Please reply through email, I might not be able to find the responce in all those messages. Thank You in advance. — Donna Norwood
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