Comments on: Need Toy/small Dog Recommendations For Family Pet?

By: Judy G

Judy G — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:33:08 +0000

I’ve been very lucky and happy with my 2 miniature pinscher

By: euphoric

euphoric — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:36:12 +0000

You could look into a Havanese. They end up being between 7 and 13 lbs. They fit everything you ask for, except for grooming, and if you kept it in a puppy cut it wouldn’t be a problem. But usually, with dogs that don’t shed, their hair just keeps growing and you will need to get the hair cut twice a year or so. My friends have two of these dogs and they are the softest, most loving animals. The children in the family are ages 4 and 11 and the dogs love them. They had no problem training the dogs, though sometimes they will get a little stubborn if they don’t feel like doing something. On the down side I think they run about $700, although I have seen them listed at a cheaper price.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:44:32 +0000

Check into a Patterdale Terrier. They are tough enough for youngsters, aren’t as yappy as most terriers, shed less than most, stand about 13 inches at the shoulders and should weigh under 20 pounds. Can’t make any promises about smell. They need a lot of exercise so hopefully you have a nice sized, fenced yard or live in the country. Patterdales originated in Great Britian and are relatively rare in the states.

By: Lilypie9

Lilypie9 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:01:58 +0000

basenji

By: Twirlies

Twirlies — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:51:28 +0000

Personally I’m partial to a poodle because that’s what I have. But I think a lot of the small breeds could be good, you just have to get a dog with a good personality to begin with – so make sure you get the doggie from a good breeder and you check out their dogs beforehand. Maybe bring your kids along too, you’ll see how the dogs respond – but of course check with the breeder first.
As far as the grooming goes, I groom my poodle myself. I bought the cheapest clippers at some pet store $50 and anything I can’t do with the clippers I do with scissors. I’ve been doing this since he was a young pup. Just a thought as far as the grooming issue since most dogs who do not shed will require some kind of grooming.
I also think good training goes a far way with a dog. So consider obedience classes for your pooch!

By: § Roger Troy LunchBox jr §

§ Roger Troy LunchBox jr § — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:33:57 +0000

Now my grandma has a Toy Poodle hes 6 months old, doesnt shed, is not aggressive, falls in love with every child he sees, doesnt have a doggy odor, will bark if he has to go to the bathroom, and he knows 8 tricks already i really recommend one i was very impressed

By: I'm so crafty, I make people

I'm so crafty, I make people — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:51:46 +0000

I’d reccomend a male shih tzu.
**Toy size or very close to it.** –CHECK
**Doesn’t shed or minimal shedding but is not hairless.** –sheds a bit, but not too much if kept short
**Hypoallergenic.**–CHECK
**No doggy odor.**–CHECK
**Good with children.**–shih tzus can be a little scared with children, so i reccomend a puppy that will grow up with your children. my experience is that males are more tolerant than females.
**Doesn’t require frequent professional grooming (prefer less often every 6 weeks).**–keep him short and haircut every 2-3 months
**Easy to housebreak and train.**–again, have found that male shih tzus are easier than females

By: ஐAldaஐ

ஐAldaஐ — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:14:57 +0000

OK not toy size but a Bischon fits most of your description. If you are going for “toy” that is hard because they are incredibly difficult at times. A whippett it a great dog for what you are talking about also, a little bigger but incredibly loveably, good with children and body smell is great…mine smells like a dryer sheet all the time…Most “toys” ARE NOT good with children.

By: tootsie3

tootsie3 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:59:14 +0000

I am afraid that the only dog that is going to meet all of those qualifications is a stuffed animal…

By: Cakie

Cakie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:52:54 +0000

Poodles are really sweet-you just have to get them groomed several times a year. I grew up with a standard poodle, and my best friend grew up with a toy. They don’t shed, and are good with kids. They are also really smart-my mom has won a TON of competitions with our poodle. They are relatively easy to train-I still teach my poodle new tricks and she is 13!
Hope this helps!