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You might also want to include the Lhasa Apso. About 12 – 18 lbs, non shedding, however they do require grooming. We keep our Lhasa in a "puppy cut" to minimize grooming problems with the long hair. They also have a stubborn streak, but not as bad as other dogs I have seen. The ones I have encountered are very friendly and affectionate. Again, most small dogs are not that good with children. You also need to keep in mind that the majority of small dogs tend to bark more. I believe it is because they can not see what ever made the noise. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Ok, I understand that the best dog is the one that loves you, and you can > love it back. We have two cats in the house, and I would like to add a dog > that I can go for walks with, groom, socialize etc. Here are some of the > characters I like: > – Small: I have a good size house with two adult roommates. The yard is > fence and decent sized. Winter temperature goes as low as -30 celsius, and > summer +30 but most of the time it doesn’t get that extreme. I do plan > to have the dog inside most of the time. > – Shedding: I like a low shedding dog. I don’t mind regular grooming, but I > don’t want to clean my clothes daily, or have hair in the air. > – Training: Like a breed that is willing and able to learn. Learning > tricks, and HOUSE TRAINING. > – Exercise: I can do this with the little guy no problem. > – Attention: A breed that is able to be alone when I am at work. When I am > home I will groom, go for walks, wash, go to classes with it. > – Guard: I prefer one that doesn’t bark at everything. I don’t expect a > mute dog, but one that has good disgretions 
> – Temperment: As I said, I have two cats and two male roommates. > Here are some of the ones I have done some research on. Feel free to > comment or add to list. > – Shih Tzu – Fun, hypo-allergenic (sp?), warm, small, need regular grooming > – Bichon – similar characterics as Shih Tzu, but smaller, and different > hair. > – Japanese Chin – cat-like? loving, hard to find, neat looking face > – Pugs – Cute, acquired taste, tend to shed alot, energetic, can be > stubborn? > – Boston Terrier – slightly larger, shed a bit, minimal grooming > – Papillon – more yappy, great companion > Couple others, including Maltese, Bolognese (rare here)… > Comments, suggestions welcomed.
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Boston terrier. After being with my two, no other house dog compare. They love to be with you and do what your doing. Check out www.boston-in-common – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Ok, I understand that the best dog is the one that loves you, and you can > love it back. We have two cats in the house, and I would like to add a dog > that I can go for walks with, groom, socialize etc.
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>You might also want to include the Lhasa Apso.
With any breed you decide on you need to be sure to go to a responsible breeder, but especially with Lhasas. As a groomer I can tell you ALL about badly bred Lhasas. I have been bitten six times by Lhasas – all of these were from either pet shops or irresponsible breeders. BTW, I have know many a Lhasa to be upwards of 45 pounds and they were not fat. Virginia Cleary Rihadin Kennels http://rihadin.freeservers.com & The Crafty K9 http://craftyk9.theshoppe.com Phoenix, AZ
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> BTW, I have know many a Lhasa > to be upwards of 45 pounds and they were not fat.
OH, you groom radioactive mutant lhasas! I dont have any of those that come in to my shop, but I have a few radioactive mutant yorkies. I have one yorkie that no kidding weighs 25 lbs and he’s not fat either. — Susan Shih Tzu Delites http://www.angelfire.com/ga/shihtzudelites/ Topknots & Tails Petgrooming "Dogs aren’t our whole life, they make our lives whole"…Roger Caras
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I’m partial to Cocker Spaniels, that come from a responsible breeder. They can be great dogs to have around the house. Females get to be about 14 inches tall, and males about 15. They range in weight from 20-25. THey do shed but not excessivly if you keep them groomed. THey love to learn and are very fast learners. I grew up with cockers and loved them as a family pet, and I just purchased my own a few weeks back. Nathan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Ok, I understand that the best dog is the one that loves you, and you can > love it back. We have two cats in the house, and I would like to add a dog > that I can go for walks with, groom, socialize etc. Here are some of the > characters I like: > – Small: I have a good size house with two adult roommates. The yard is > fence and decent sized. Winter temperature goes as low as -30 celsius, and > summer +30 but most of the time it doesn’t get that extreme. I do plan > to have the dog inside most of the time. > – Shedding: I like a low shedding dog. I don’t mind regular grooming, but I > don’t want to clean my clothes daily, or have hair in the air. > – Training: Like a breed that is willing and able to learn. Learning > tricks, and HOUSE TRAINING. > – Exercise: I can do this with the little guy no problem. > – Attention: A breed that is able to be alone when I am at work. When I am > home I will groom, go for walks, wash, go to classes with it. > – Guard: I prefer one that doesn’t bark at everything. I don’t expect a > mute dog, but one that has good disgretions > – Temperment: As I said, I have two cats and two male roommates. > Here are some of the ones I have done some research on. Feel free to > comment or add to list. > – Shih Tzu – Fun, hypo-allergenic (sp?), warm, small, need regular grooming > – Bichon – similar characterics as Shih Tzu, but smaller, and different > hair. > – Japanese Chin – cat-like? loving, hard to find, neat looking face > – Pugs – Cute, acquired taste, tend to shed alot, energetic, can be > stubborn? > – Boston Terrier – slightly larger, shed a bit, minimal grooming > – Papillon – more yappy, great companion > Couple others, including Maltese, Bolognese (rare here)… > Comments, suggestions welcomed.
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It seems like you did some good research, why dont you now call some breeders in your area of these various breeds and see if you can visit with some of their dogs to get to know the breed up close and personal? One correction, shih tzu are generally smaller than bichons. And the stubborn quality is also in shih tzu, but they arent as stubborn as pekes or pugs, but still have a stubborn streak. — Susan Shih Tzu Delites http://www.angelfire.com/ga/shihtzudelites/ Topknots & Tails Petgrooming "Dogs aren’t our whole life, they make our lives whole"…Roger Caras
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I will agree with susan and say go play with the differnt types of puppys or dogs and see what fits your personality the best. Each dog no matter what breed will be a little different. Its fun being able to pick out of a litter, you can watch them and see which one has the neatest attitude! Good Luck! Nathan, Tracy and Tanner www.theolmscheids.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > It seems like you did some good research, why dont you now call some > breeders in your area of these various breeds and see if you can visit > with some of their dogs to get to know the breed up close and personal? > One correction, shih tzu are generally smaller than bichons. And the > stubborn quality is also in shih tzu, but they arent as stubborn as > pekes or pugs, but still have a stubborn streak. > — > Susan > Shih Tzu Delites > http://www.angelfire.com/ga/shihtzudelites/ > Topknots & Tails Petgrooming > "Dogs aren’t our whole life, they make our lives whole"…Roger Caras
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Ok, I understand that the best dog is the one that loves you, and you can love it back. We have two cats in the house, and I would like to add a dog that I can go for walks with, groom, socialize etc. Here are some of the characters I like: – Small: I have a good size house with two adult roommates. The yard is fence and decent sized. Winter temperature goes as low as -30 celsius, and summer +30 but most of the time it doesn’t get that extreme. I do plan to have the dog inside most of the time. – Shedding: I like a low shedding dog. I don’t mind regular grooming, but I don’t want to clean my clothes daily, or have hair in the air. – Training: Like a breed that is willing and able to learn. Learning tricks, and HOUSE TRAINING. – Exercise: I can do this with the little guy no problem. – Attention: A breed that is able to be alone when I am at work. When I am home I will groom, go for walks, wash, go to classes with it. – Guard: I prefer one that doesn’t bark at everything. I don’t expect a mute dog, but one that has good disgretions – Temperment: As I said, I have two cats and two male roommates. Here are some of the ones I have done some research on. Feel free to comment or add to list. – Shih Tzu – Fun, hypo-allergenic (sp?), warm, small, need regular grooming – Bichon – similar characterics as Shih Tzu, but smaller, and different hair. – Japanese Chin – cat-like? loving, hard to find, neat looking face – Pugs – Cute, acquired taste, tend to shed alot, energetic, can be stubborn? – Boston Terrier – slightly larger, shed a bit, minimal grooming – Papillon – more yappy, great companion Couple others, including Maltese, Bolognese (rare here)… Comments, suggestions welcomed.
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