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I am, as always, considering the possibility of adding a small dog next. I tend to prefer larger breeds, and some of the perks associated (deterrent factor, ability to tolerate play with larger socially-inept dogs and children, ability to participate in big-dog sports).
However, small dogs also have perks, such as ease of travel (semi-important. We travel semi-frequently, have reliable pet care, but also would enjoy bringing a dog on some of our airline trips and would be really convenient for future train travel, etc), perks as a renter, and god forbid in case of emergency it's a lot easier to scoop up a 16 lb dog for an e-vet visit than to load up a 60 lb pit bull and two kids).
Anyway, those of you with small dogs (I'll say 20 lbs under or slightly over in a small frame), can you tell me about your breed/mix/individual dog?
My thoughts, for those who care to give their opinion:
~I'm likely looking at a small terrier or poodle mix (or similar breed)
~Bostons, pugs, and cavaliers are all options, however, I'd like to rescue, so health is a concern.
~I want to do sports/activities, so am slightly hesitant on a seriously brachy breed, but I'm also not looking to compete heavily. Basically a dog that can keep up with a moderately active family and dabble in sports.
~ I LOVE pomeranians, but the barking in an apartment doesn't seem super doable. If I wasn't going to be renting, I'd definitely be looking for that.
Other breeds I'd be interested in : mini pins, manchester terriers, yorkie-type-mixes, maltese-type-mixes (or purebreds), havanese, shih tzu (probably not active enough), miniature dachshunds (probably too many health concerns/not suitable for sports/not biddable enough), miniature american eskimos, miniature aussies (too big?), papillons.
However, small dogs also have perks, such as ease of travel (semi-important. We travel semi-frequently, have reliable pet care, but also would enjoy bringing a dog on some of our airline trips and would be really convenient for future train travel, etc), perks as a renter, and god forbid in case of emergency it's a lot easier to scoop up a 16 lb dog for an e-vet visit than to load up a 60 lb pit bull and two kids).
Anyway, those of you with small dogs (I'll say 20 lbs under or slightly over in a small frame), can you tell me about your breed/mix/individual dog?
My thoughts, for those who care to give their opinion:
~I'm likely looking at a small terrier or poodle mix (or similar breed)
~Bostons, pugs, and cavaliers are all options, however, I'd like to rescue, so health is a concern.
~I want to do sports/activities, so am slightly hesitant on a seriously brachy breed, but I'm also not looking to compete heavily. Basically a dog that can keep up with a moderately active family and dabble in sports.
~ I LOVE pomeranians, but the barking in an apartment doesn't seem super doable. If I wasn't going to be renting, I'd definitely be looking for that.
Other breeds I'd be interested in : mini pins, manchester terriers, yorkie-type-mixes, maltese-type-mixes (or purebreds), havanese, shih tzu (probably not active enough), miniature dachshunds (probably too many health concerns/not suitable for sports/not biddable enough), miniature american eskimos, miniature aussies (too big?), papillons.