We would like to find a toy-size dog (around 9-15 pounds) for our family of seven. We have children from ages 2 1/2 to 14. The youngest children are 2 1/2 and then 6 and I haven’t seen them be rough with any animals. The six year old falls in love with every animal she sees. Family members are home most of the time so the dog would not typically be left alone except for weekend errands.
Here is what we are looking for:
**Toy size or very close to it.**
**Doesn’t shed or minimal shedding but is not hairless.**
**Hypoallergenic.**
**No doggy odor.**
**Good with children.**
**Doesn’t require frequent professional grooming (prefer less often every 6 weeks).**
**Easy to housebreak and train.**
Yes, that’s a tall order but I’m hoping there is a ‘perfect’ pet for us. I have done a lot of looking online and seem to only find conflicting information. I would be very thankful for any ‘wise’ recommendations you care to share.
Thanks,
Donna