what breed should I get?

[stinkyattic]

I would never own a toy poodle.. when they were bred down for size, temerament went out the damned window... fiesty, yappy, nippy, blech.
Now a STANDARD poodle, that's a different story, and I would DEFINITELY consider one of those.
Very smart and interesting dog.

stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on 04-05-2007. what breed should I get? I'm moving in with my boyfriend this summer and we want to get a small dog, but we dont know what breed we want. We're thinking max. 15 lbs. I'd like something that doesnt shed but I could deal with a little bit of hair as long as it wasnt out of control. We're going to be living in the city so theres a good chance people may want to pet him on walks and stuff so it needs to be fairly friendly. I'm not a fan of dogs that snore because I already know I'll let it sleep in bed with us. Any ideas Rating: 5

[thecreator]

Standard poodles have aggressive tendency's.

[napolitana869]

I had a min. poodle growing up. He wasnt as loving as I think I want my new dog to be. One of the dogs I have right now is a poodle mix. He's a nice mix of sweet and smart. My parents wont let me take him though because they think my moms dog will be lonely.

[untamed]

another pug vote!

I have one, he's about 6 months old and he's probably one of the best dog's I have met.

loves people, loves to play fight, knows when to be friendly and doesnt make too much racket (bark).

he only barks at weird sounds he is not used to, maybe 1 or 2 times a week.

I will get some pics up when I get my digi camera hooked up.

[skiddy]

PEMBROOKE WELSCH CORGI!! cutiest little dogs iv ever seen

[DaPolarBear]

FRENCH BULLDOGS! Best small/medium dog breed ever. Very loving and loyal. They barly need any exercise, don't need much of any space for walks and such. They don't shed all that much. They are great if you want to play with them without having to take a long walk or anything. They are also great lapdogs, great watch-tv with you dogs, and great take-naps-with you dogs.

YouTube - French Bulldog Puppies - the most beatiful video

[dylan]

I agree with Stinky on this one, but if you don't get a bullybreed choose a terrier. They would need alot of exersize, but a good patterdale terrier or even a working class bull terrier would be alot of fun.

[Weedhound]

If you get a puppy get ready to deal with all the puppy issues. I LOVE pugs as well....they do snore....as do any of the pushed in face breeds.

Something to think about with pushed in face dogs....they don't handle heat well and can die quicker and from less heat than other dogs....you must take care with those dogs and hot temps. But I love pugs and bostons. You can keep your bulldogs...they're fun but genetic nightmares.

I do love schnauzers but they are SHRILLING in their bark and can have aggressive streaks.

A standard poodle is not an apartment dog.

I love terriors also but they can also have a fighting streak as well.

Anything you pick is going to have pluses and minuses. For an apartment I'd stick with a pug or boston as stinky said.

[silkyblue]

puppy love!! :thumbsup:

We have a beagle [Scooby 5yrs] they are big teddy bears, and extremly gentle, but they love to hunt wabbitts

keep a leash handy, or fence they dig alot too good overall with people

My daughters have a mini dacshund and yellow lab [Hank & Henry]

LABS are the real care givers and best with people,

I trully believe labs would/will save a life!

Terriors are just what they say they are terrible litlle critters!

ours [baby 11 yrs] sits around and stares at us!!

all day long !

love those critters!

[stinkyattic]

a good patterdale terrier or even a working class bull terrier would be alot of fun.

Yikes. Patterdale / Fells terriers are FEISTY little scrappers!!! They are true working varmint dogs. I've been impressed, and also a bit frightened, by the Patterdales I've met.
Bull terriers I really like but they too are SO intelligent and stubborn that you have to give them a LOT of time.
I like Frenchies but as with any flat-faced breed you MUST find a breeder who is conscientious about breathing problems and hip/elbow problems. That is not a dog you want to just look in the classifeds for pups.