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Small dogs that fit my criteria?

If you are wondering what is the right dog for you, this is the place to be. In this introductory forum we talk about topics such as breed vs. mix, size, age, grooming, breeders, shelters, rescues as well as requirements for exercise, space and care. No question is too silly here. This particular forum is for getting and giving helpful, nice advice. It is definitely not a forum for criticizing someone else's opinion, knowledge or advice. This forum is all about tail wagging and learning.

  
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Gunther

Giant Shih Tzu		 
 
Barked: Fri May 11, '12 8:07am PST 
Gunther, my Shih Tzu, fits your criteria flawlessly. He's quiet, but alerts when someone is at the door with a few low "woofs". Loves a hike but is a couch potato at home. Unless you pick up his toy. He'll play with you if you ask him to! He adores children and other dogs, but is still loyal to us. He loves meeting new people. He loves to sit on my lap more as he ages, but when he was younger he wasn't very clingy. He follows me everywhere, he just isn't pushy or annoying about it. He picks up on new tricks quickly, and loves training. The clicker is his favorite thing. If I get out a hoola hoop or something he's ready for action!
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Wiggles

wiggles is my- name ,digging is- my game		 
 
Barked: Fri May 11, '12 8:49am PST 
Shih Tzus seem to fit your criteria, as long as the dog is socialized (as with any breed). English Cockers would also be a good fit, while some due get ear infections they are great dogs and the English variety is generally more laid back than the American type. I would not recommend a puggle (they are very vocal) or a dachshund (as they can be very stubborn). Shelties can be very vocal but are easily trained and very intelligent, most of my friends have shelties and they are wonderful dogs.
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Barked: Fri May 11, '12 8:58am PST 
I would be hesitant to recommend shelties. They are often rather shy with new people and some can be very driven. One of the dogs in my agility class is a craig's list rescue, and he's probably the most hyper dog I've ever met, and he's a sheltie. He's a great for the lady that rescued him, because she's very serious about agility, but she says he doesn't really calm down in the house.

IMHO, I would say that a smaller spaniel would be a good fit for you, or one of the more laid back toy breeds. smile
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MIKA&KAI

Akita Pals- Always.
 
 
Barked: Fri May 11, '12 10:11am PST 
I have met several Boston Terriers and they are not always the greatest with kids and do tend to have the typical breathing issues that go with the short noses. I would also be a bit leary of the American Cocker Spaniel although some are fine with kids alot of bad breeding due to their having been very popular awhile back has made for alot of nervous snippy types that at one time was not typical and many reputable breeders will often refuse to place their pups with families that have small children due to that change in temperment that has gone with disreputable breeding and bad breeding practices. The English version sounds like a much better bet in my opinion although I have no experience with them. I also would not recommend the American Eskimo. A neighbor down the street has had more than one and they are hyper,barky(as in they never seem to not find something they feel the need to bark at) and nippy when it comes to kids under at least the age of 10.
Some of this may respond to training but I really wouldn't want to take the risk. Just my 2 cents. I would recommend using a breed selector site to begin with to help find the breeds that might fit what you want then doing some research on each of the breeds and eliminate those that you don't feel are a good fit then research the rest,and find what most closely fits what you want and find that breed or a mix of the most appealing ones at a shelter,or rescue,or if you choose a breeder.wishes
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Tuvok

Toovy Doovy Doo- Ready and- Willing!		 
 
Barked: Fri May 11, '12 8:48pm PST 
It sounds like you want a Boston Terrier.

Bostons are wonderful dogs for children and was known for many years as being the ultimate kids dog. However they aren't big and shouldn't be allowed to be abused by children.

Bostons have fewer breathing issues than pugs. If you pick a dog that does have a breathing issue, there is surgery to correct the problem that can be done at the same time as the spay or neuter.

As with any breed, you may have problems with puppy mill or pet shop puppies but Bostons tend to have stable yet amusing personalities and are a fairly easy breed to deal with.

I've had many different breeds and mixes and Bostons really seem to adjust themselves to you the most.
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Remmy

I love Agility		 
 
Barked: Sat May 12, '12 6:53am PST 
I have Shih Tzu x Maltese and have found them to be everything you listed. They have a slightly longer nose so no breathing problems, very easy to train, most of mine are around ten pounds but just got a new pups and she is going to be bigger, around 12 to 15 lbs. as her mother is on the high range of size for a Shih Tzu as they can go to 18 lbs.

I have trained two in Agility now and they are a fun dog to work with, my siter also has a male she competes with. They are very good with other dogs, my two intact males and my sisters male all get along great together. They are non-shedding so do need clipping now and then.
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