I was browsing dog breeds and came across this really cute little dog called a Lowchen. Never heard of it before. Here's the breed website for Canada: http://www.lowchenclubofcanada.com/index.html
Awesome dogs! There are a few people at our club who have them. I find them to be a little more toned down in ways from other "small breeds", they aren't really like toys. They're less hyper, manic, a little more calm in otherwise exciting situations. Can't speak as to living with one, but you have two choices with coat, keep it groomed or keep it clipped.
lol, I'd hate to say that I like them, but... yeah I do have a thing for those kinds of dogs!
I think I could see a Lowchen doing agility, but yeah they don't remind me of those really "drivey" dogs you typically see revved and ready at the start.
I noticed there is a breeder down London way... Since I'm likely going to a Wolfhound Special that way (the Canadian National I think) I might try to hit up the breeder for a visit I don't mind some activity, but I do need something that won't be running laps indoors all the time. That would drive me crazy (one reason I don't want a Papillion as much as I think they are adorable). Too many really small breeds are also really hyper, but my son is really into the idea of a lap dog, and my house really doesn't suit the bigger dogs. I'm also intrigued by their rarity