Might get another dog

[Pam111]

Awww .... poor baby.

If for some reason she can't trust the dog indoors unsupervised she's better off crating or even better yet, using a baby gate to keep the dog in the kitchen or laundry room while she's gone. Outside all day on a balcony with no shelter is just cruel.

It's really annoying because she's often home and I can hear her yelling at the dog to shut up but she doesn't let it in. It's weird because the dog is well-groomed and everything

 

[TheGoldenRetriever]

It's really annoying because she's often home and I can hear her yelling at the dog to shut up but she doesn't let it in. It's weird because the dog is well-groomed and everything

Hmmm ... maybe you want to adopt a Shih Tzu from a good nieghborhood?

('Cause it sounds like your neighbor sure doesn't want hers!)

BTW ... -==recovery vibes==- to you while you're planning ahead on your next dog.

 

[Pam111]

Hmmm ... maybe you want to adopt a Shih Tzu from a good nieghborhood?

('Cause it sounds like your neighbor sure doesn't want hers!)

BTW ... -==recovery vibes==- to you while you're planning ahead on your next dog.

Thanks!

 

[PWCorgi]

Corgis are also very cool dogs. Might need to get a low-drive one though.

Corgis, especially if you plan on getting a younger dog, can have pretty high exercise requirements. Also, many do not get along with other dogs, and most have a high drive. They are a herding breed, so they are sharper than most of the other breeds being listed, like the toy breeds, etc.

Also, they bark. And they can bark a lot. So if you are worried about neighbors they may not be the best breed. There are usually some sweet older corgis in rescue that may fit what you are looking for better, if you would want to go the older dog route.

With corgis it depends a lot on the individual dog as there is a lot of variation.

 

[Fran101]

I would say a Basset From what ive seen they are great with kids, medium sized

and look at them as puppies!!! AWW

 

[PWCorgi]

I really wouldn't consider bassetts to be a medium sized breed. IMO they are a large breed on little legs. They are adorable though!

There was one at the rescue on Saturday that I wanted to walk but he was content sleeping in his crate amongst the chaos and I couldn't get him to wake up

 

[Baxter'smybaby]

I really wouldn't consider bassetts to be a medium sized breed. IMO they are a large breed on little legs. They are adorable though!

There was one at the rescue on Saturday that I wanted to walk but he was content sleeping in his crate amongst the chaos and I couldn't get him to wake up

this is true--Wilson (while a mix) is as big as a large dog in body, head, etc., just on shorter legs! And bassets do howl/bark.

 

[FoxyWench]

my suggestion

crestcare! if you like cresties there are many in rescues across the country that woudl be great for you!!!
(and we always need more good people for the breed)
ive also seen standard poodles that are not as tall, mabe a smaller standard (i dont consider the nomral standrds i see "large", if not how about a large minature poodle?

both breed could easily work for your family.

my other suggetion woudl be an english cocker!

 

[milos_mommy]

I immediately thought Boston Terrier.

 

[MericoX]

Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer. Not that I'm biased or anything, but they really are a dog you can do anything with. Obviously at a young age training is a must, but both breeds are really neat dogs. The schnauzers are a little more reserved out in public with strangers, but the poodle loves everyone and everything it sets its eyes on.

 

[Dekka]

I second a boston. Fun dogs, active with out being too active. A whippet cross would be an awesome choice too. Active with out requiring a lot of activity.

 

[Kristy_Spca3]

How about a corgi? They are small and cute, they don't require all that much grooming and they have the cutest ears.

 

[Romy]

Another vote for Bostons here. Bichons are larger small dogs too, and the ones I have met were really fun loving and liked kids. Kaia's breeder has a lhasa apso who is a dream with toddlers, and she had never met one in her life. lol. She just thinks Aurelia is the coolest being ever. All the shih tzu's I have met were really good with kids. They're all a sturdier size and build than chi's.

If you wanted to go a little larger than that, maybe a samoyed? If I had access to discounted/free grooming that's what I'd get. :rofl1:

I'm also going to put in a vote for rough or smooth collie. Same dog, whatever of the two coats you like better. They are pretty low key after hitting adulthood compared to the other herding dogs, and most aren't too large. Smooths especially don't look too big since they don't have all the coat poofiness adding to their look, though if he doesn't know dogs, maybe he'd be fine with you getting a "Lassie dog".

 

[CaliTerp07]

I think I'd just go look at a rescue and find a small, super kid-friendly mutt-dog (since Damien will be your #1 concern).

I'm very partial to mixes though

 

[Pam111]

Thanks for all the suggestions and input.

 

[sillysally]

Maybe an adult springer spaniel--they are medium sized dogs.....