Angler16 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Hey all, My dad,mom sister and i want to get another dog, our last one passed away about 2 years ago, we need a small small dog no bigger than 13 inches tall (to shoulders) and we do not want a lot of shedding any help appreciated! Thanks. L.A
GBW Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 open google and type the following "small dogs that do not shed" and the 1st site gives you some decent info. I have a dog that shed's a lot but I love her and wouldn't change a thing about her. She's a Labrador Retriever Cross / Mutt...
OhioFisherman Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Poodle? The small one not the standard. Got two Boston Terriers ourselves, they shed but small short hair, great dogs though.
fishforfun Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Scottish terrier great little dogs, google scottish terriers non shedding etc. They are small but devoted dogs.
The Urban Fisherman Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Yorkie's are awesome... you can usually find them on Kijiji for 6 to 7 hundres bucks....much better than the $2400.00 they'll cost you at a pet store in TO.
jediangler Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Santa Claus just brought our daughter a eskimo spitz/shih-tzu cross. No shedding, tops out at around 12lbs and never barks. Santa found her on Kijiji for $275.
Angler16 Posted January 25, 2009 Author Report Posted January 25, 2009 Santa Claus just brought our daughter a eskimo spitz/shih-tzu cross. No shedding, tops out at around 12lbs and never barks. Santa found her on Kijiji for $275. Santa aint no fool! lol
danc Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Miniature Schnauzer Great choice for a small dog.
Dano Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Go see whats at the local animal shelter. I'll never understand people who buy a dog from a breeder when so many good dogs are available that need a home.
lew Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 You may want to have a look at a pooch similar to my little buddy, Ole Marv Marvin's a 12 year old Yorkshire Terrier/ poodle mix (yorkypoo) who sounds like exactly what your looking for. He's about 12" high at the shoulder and doesn't shed any hair at all, but the trade-off is we have to get him clipped every few months. He's unbelievably loyal, loving, and just plain fun to have around, and we go for at least 2 long walks in the woods every day of the year no matter how cold or hot it is.........his choice, not mine He'll swim all day if I let him and he loves riding in the truck or the boat. I can honestly say he's never been nasty towards anyone or anything and his whole mission in life is to be everybodies friend. Yorkypoo's are a very popular dog for a reason
outllaw Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 lew i see marvins still a happy camper in that pic. . darn hes the wrong color for st clair. .
bigugli Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) I have 2 different Jack Russell crosses. Lucky is a Jack x Pappillon I found at the shelter. An abused and emaciated little dog, she saw and chose me. She sheds very little. Peanut is a Jackapoo. Another low shedding mix. She is the fish thief. Both have the most amazing personalities Don't discount the dogs at the shelters. Most are there for all the wrong reasons. They just need to be loved. Edited January 26, 2009 by bigugli
misfish Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) Little cuddles is a kakapoo. No shedding. She was the runt and never had a better LAP dog.LOL Her eyes get me everytime. Edited January 26, 2009 by misfish
ChrisK Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 My weener dog Arnie is no more than 12 inches high and hardly sheds at all. Dashunds have a long life expectancy as well..Pretty shure I saw some puppys for sale on Kijiji for labout $700 Good Luck !!
Governator Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) If you're looking for a purebred, I would highly suggest a bichon frise or a mix with a bichon. I had one growing up and she was a great dog, they don't shed (I'm highly allergic) and make great pets. My wife and I now have a Bichon/Maltese/Poodle - We know its part bichon, not 100% sure the other. They claimed Poodle but we think Maltese. - 4 years old: Edited January 26, 2009 by Governator
Stoty Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) Maltese or Mini-Chi Edited January 26, 2009 by Stoty
OhioFisherman Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 My wife`s girlfriend breeds Dachshunds can probably get you one for half of 700. Don`t know if she has any pups now though.
danc Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 A little bigger than you're looking for, but once you've had a Border Collie, you'll never own anything but. You don't have to teach them anything. They understand English. Seriously.
Governator Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Quick note: Most small dogs have a tooooon of energy (esp bichons). They can be difficult to keep calm and are usually the yappiest things. So it's important you do obedience training and don't let the dog become the boss from the get go. The good thing is that they don't require a lot of space to stay active. A small backyard can keep them running for hours.
MarcusDiGiovanni Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Ive got a miniature schnauzer, she has a great temperment, and dosent shed, great dogs and there not very big
Greencoachdog Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 A little bigger than you're looking for, but once you've had a Border Collie, you'll never own anything but. You don't have to teach them anything. They understand English. Seriously. You've got that right Dan!!! Missey has mastered English, and I'm teaching her Spanish now!!! Very loyal and very protective!
danc Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Very loyal indeed GCG. How's Missey doing after the mishap? Ill bet that she's doing just great.
FLEX ROD Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Little Angler, Cockapoo is what we ended up with, the wife and kids wanted a small dog I wanted a big dog he is a happy medium. He is the best and he is also extremly smart, that comes from the poodle side he loves everybody and he is also right in your size range - Cockapoo 10 to 15 inches 12 to 20 pounds. They are non alergic and such good dogs that when we got ours my brother in law fell in love with him and a week later we went and got his brother so we have both dogs in the family and the boys visit each other regulary and it is great when some body wants to go on holidays. As a long time dog lover and owner, the second choice .... distant would be a Schnazure good dogs smart hard headed hey it is a terrier. I would stay away from the Jack Russels as they require too much attention and the only way that i know how to keep a Jack happy is by adding a second one, it is not non alergic and they shed. Good luck, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockapoo FLEX - John
wallyboss Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) Shadow is a Yorkie terrier / Lhaso apso mix. He doesn't shed at all. Here he is a year later We call him Scruffy McScruff in this picture Edited January 26, 2009 by wallyboss
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