Comments on: What is a good small to medium dog breed for a small family? http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:53:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Cherry http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family/comment-page-1#comment-5193 Cherry Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:42:59 +0000 http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family#comment-5193 most dog breeds have at least one genetic or health problem that can occur, some more likely than others. I suggest these breeds American Pit Bull Terrier, they are smart, fun,active, and enjoy kids and don't have many common health risks. German Shepherd Dog - Smart, good with kids, smaller ones are better, I have a female who is only 65lbs and she hasn't had any health problems, she is 9 years. They are very active!!! Pug - if you'd like a calmer walking companion go with a pug, they can get some breathing problems but are great with kids You can always go with a mixed breed too, go to your local shelter and find a good match for your family.<br><b>References : </b><br> most dog breeds have at least one genetic or health problem that can occur, some more likely than others.

I suggest these breeds
American Pit Bull Terrier, they are smart, fun,active, and enjoy kids and don’t have many common health risks.

German Shepherd Dog – Smart, good with kids, smaller ones are better, I have a female who is only 65lbs and she hasn’t had any health problems, she is 9 years. They are very active!!!

Pug – if you’d like a calmer walking companion go with a pug, they can get some breathing problems but are great with kids

You can always go with a mixed breed too, go to your local shelter and find a good match for your family.
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]]> By: Mikaela'x http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family/comment-page-1#comment-5192 Mikaela'x Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:35:59 +0000 http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family#comment-5192 It would be quite hard to get a dog with no health problems associated with its breed but you could go to a reputable breeder and check their dogs' medical papers and so on or get a cross breed/mongrel. Their inherited health problems would be greatly minimised and you can get a dog that would suit you perfectly if it's a cross breed as you could have a couple of breeds, traits, looks that you like in one dog! Here are some breeds you might like: American Eskimo Dog. They are medium sized, adorable, great for your needs and would be a perfect playmate for your 7 year old! They do need quite a bit of grooming... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/American-Eskimo- dog.jpg Cocker Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Shetland Sheepdog. Miniature Shnauzer (They do enjoy barking though...) Westies (The also enjoy barking but you can always train them not to) You can look up each breed at: www.dogbreedinfo.com It's a very good and informative site about many breeds or you could go to: dogtime.com which is another good dog site! Or you could go to your local RSPCA and adopt one from there! (: Good luck and I hope I've helped!<br><b>References : </b><br> It would be quite hard to get a dog with no health problems associated with its breed but you could go to a reputable breeder and check their dogs’ medical papers and so on or get a cross breed/mongrel.
Their inherited health problems would be greatly minimised and you can get a dog that would suit you perfectly if it’s a cross breed as you could have a couple of breeds, traits, looks that you like in one dog!

Here are some breeds you might like:

American Eskimo Dog. They are medium sized, adorable, great for your needs and would be a perfect playmate for your 7 year old!
They do need quite a bit of grooming…

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/American-Eskimo-
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Cocker Spaniel,
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,
Shetland Sheepdog.
Miniature Shnauzer (They do enjoy barking though…)
Westies (The also enjoy barking but you can always train them not to)

You can look up each breed at: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com
It’s a very good and informative site about many breeds or you could go to: dogtime.com which is another good dog site!

Or you could go to your local RSPCA and adopt one from there! (:

Good luck and I hope I’ve helped!
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]]> By: tess http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family/comment-page-1#comment-5191 tess Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:55:59 +0000 http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family#comment-5191 I would have to say a Papillon although they are a bit expensive they are worth the money, I own two myself. The Papillon is a wonderful breed to own, they are very intelligent, train very easily, It's said that they are hard to house break that's only partially true, my female was hard to house break it took me four long grueling months to get her house trained were as my male learned with in a week. They are great with children younger children under the age of 5 should be watched so they don't hurt the little guy because they do have a very light and fragile frame. They also get alone very well with other animals. As with all small or toy breeds they can have loose knee caps and eye problems..i have never heard of any papillons having these problems but it is possible since they are a toy breed they could have these problems that's why you should check into the dam and sirs history to see if any of these things were in their history. Most Papillon breeders will have a health guarantee with their pups. The papillon does not have an undercoat so very little brushing is needed and they are easy to keep clean. They do shed just not as much as your breeds with an under coat do. Most Papillons are not yappers, you can train any dog starting at a young age not to bark, for instance i have a pomeranian as well they are known for their yapping..mine does not yap at all, sure she will bark when shes excited ( when someone comes to the door, when a cat is outside or dog, when playing) but as soon as the excitement is over shes done, its all in the training. The more you socialize the dog the easier the training will be as well. The Papillon does not need a whole lot of space they can live in apartments, trailors, houses and farms thats whats so nice about this breed because they can live any where and they don't need a whole lot of excersize so just a short walk or a little play time outside is enough. Good luck on your search!<br><b>References : </b><br>Papillon owner I would have to say a Papillon although they are a bit expensive they are worth the money, I own two myself.
The Papillon is a wonderful breed to own, they are very intelligent, train very easily, It’s said that they are hard to house break that’s only partially true, my female was hard to house break it took me four long grueling months to get her house trained were as my male learned with in a week.
They are great with children younger children under the age of 5 should be watched so they don’t hurt the little guy because they do have a very light and fragile frame. They also get alone very well with other animals.
As with all small or toy breeds they can have loose knee caps and eye problems..i have never heard of any papillons having these problems but it is possible since they are a toy breed they could have these problems that’s why you should check into the dam and sirs history to see if any of these things were in their history. Most Papillon breeders will have a health guarantee with their pups.
The papillon does not have an undercoat so very little brushing is needed and they are easy to keep clean. They do shed just not as much as your breeds with an under coat do.
Most Papillons are not yappers, you can train any dog starting at a young age not to bark, for instance i have a pomeranian as well they are known for their yapping..mine does not yap at all, sure she will bark when shes excited ( when someone comes to the door, when a cat is outside or dog, when playing) but as soon as the excitement is over shes done, its all in the training. The more you socialize the dog the easier the training will be as well.
The Papillon does not need a whole lot of space they can live in apartments, trailors, houses and farms thats whats so nice about this breed because they can live any where and they don’t need a whole lot of excersize so just a short walk or a little play time outside is enough.
Good luck on your search!
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]]> By: Belle http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family/comment-page-1#comment-5190 Belle Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:21:59 +0000 http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family#comment-5190 Hello, To help you find out what dog breed is right for you, check this out: http://dogtime.com/matchup/start<br><b>References : </b><br> Hello,

To help you find out what dog breed is right for you, check this out:

http://dogtime.com/matchup/start
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]]> By: StAfFy LoVer http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family/comment-page-1#comment-5189 StAfFy LoVer Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:50:59 +0000 http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family#comment-5189 i would go to a shelter in your area and adopt a staffordshire bull terrier they are EXCELLENT with kids there nick names are ''nanny dogs'' forget the crap you hear on tv about they are aggressive if trained properly they can be the most loyal animals ever in the wrong hands though they can be dangerous but when raised with children they a superb.DO NOT buy a puppy as there are thousands of dogs that are in need of homes<br><b>References : </b><br>dog owner i would go to a shelter in your area and adopt a staffordshire bull terrier they are EXCELLENT with kids there nick names are ”nanny dogs”
forget the crap you hear on tv about they are aggressive if trained properly they can be the most loyal animals ever in the wrong hands though they can be dangerous but when raised with children they a superb.DO NOT buy a puppy as there are thousands of dogs that are in need of homes
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]]> By: Silverbellsong http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family/comment-page-1#comment-5188 Silverbellsong Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:37:59 +0000 http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family#comment-5188 I would strongly reccomend a Boston Terrier. You may or may not know what they are, but thay almost perfectly match your specifications. They don't get that big, though they are bigger than some small breed dogs. They don't need a lot of space with a committed family that walks them. They are very easy to train because they love people, and are usally intelligant. They are very good with kids, and can be protective. If they see someone you've okayed before, they will trust them, but are often wary of strangers unless you act friendly around the unknown person. They are loving, and don't make a lot of noise. As for the health, they are generally healthy, but the ones with flatter faces can have allergies. Bostons can have eye problems and luxating patellas, but if you get one from a good breeder, you are likely to avoid these problems. They live about thirteen to fifteen years. They are easy to potty train, and if socialized correctly, can get along with other dogs and cats very easily. They generally cosr $500 from a good breeder. Show dogs are around $1,200. You can buy them for between $200 and $350 from some breeders, but they probably won't be as good because breeders who don't know much about the traits of the breed will often pass on bad marking and inherent health problems. Hope this helped!<br><b>References : </b><br>Owning many Bostons. I would strongly reccomend a Boston Terrier. You may or may not know what they are, but thay almost perfectly match your specifications. They don’t get that big, though they are bigger than some small breed dogs. They don’t need a lot of space with a committed family that walks them. They are very easy to train because they love people, and are usally intelligant. They are very good with kids, and can be protective. If they see someone you’ve okayed before, they will trust them, but are often wary of strangers unless you act friendly around the unknown person. They are loving, and don’t make a lot of noise. As for the health, they are generally healthy, but the ones with flatter faces can have allergies. Bostons can have eye problems and luxating patellas, but if you get one from a good breeder, you are likely to avoid these problems. They live about thirteen to fifteen years. They are easy to potty train, and if socialized correctly, can get along with other dogs and cats very easily. They generally cosr $500 from a good breeder. Show dogs are around $1,200. You can buy them for between $200 and $350 from some breeders, but they probably won’t be as good because breeders who don’t know much about the traits of the breed will often pass on bad marking and inherent health problems.

Hope this helped!
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]]> By: I'm da man http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family/comment-page-1#comment-5187 I'm da man Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:19:59 +0000 http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family#comment-5187 a little beagle or just a good old mixed breed rescued from the pound.<br><b>References : </b><br> a little beagle or just a good old mixed breed rescued from the pound.
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]]> By: kay http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family/comment-page-1#comment-5186 kay Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:33:59 +0000 http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family#comment-5186 Yorkshire Terriers are a very good breed to have.. They are small, intelligent and if you train them the right way, they won't yap. :) They are a very loyal type of dog, also. Whenever my Yorkie does something bad and is punished for it, it seems like he realizes he did something bad so he comes up and curls up on my lap. I would recommend a Yorkshire. They are very beautiful.<br><b>References : </b><br>experience Yorkshire Terriers are a very good breed to have.. They are small, intelligent and if you train them the right way, they won’t yap. :) They are a very loyal type of dog, also. Whenever my Yorkie does something bad and is punished for it, it seems like he realizes he did something bad so he comes up and curls up on my lap. I would recommend a Yorkshire. They are very beautiful.
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]]> By: Tulip http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family/comment-page-1#comment-5185 Tulip Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:16:59 +0000 http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family#comment-5185 Small breeds are YAPPY breeds! Spaniels are normally pretty intelligent. No dog doesn't have health issues-if anyone says there breed doesn't, there wrong!. Impossible to have a complete disease free dog unless it a stuffed dog. Some breeders will say that there breeds don't have health issues, that simple not true. It an unfortuant fact of owning a dog. There not going to be healthy 100% of the time. Go and visit your local animal shelters would be my best bet and don't knock the adults. Gosh some people on here are silly, i don't see any sensible answers on here yet. Yorkshire Terrier-Yappy Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdEubeMXn_s Poodle-barky http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqd5o9EBuUQ Chinese Crested http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5IWd6MJYXk American Cocker Spaniel-Barky http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xms0y1m8z4 English Cocker Spaniel-Barky http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4izwBJEV0qA Toy Poodle-Barky Schnauzer-Barky http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSCkQmMxSf4 Chihuahua-Yappy-Yes they do Yap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y42h6ySXRw Miniture Schnauzer-Barky Pugs-Relatively bark free, but make funny sounds due to there pushed in faces and are capable of barking, but there barks deeper-not yappy as such http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=782bVtrHSnI Beagle-Well known for Barking/Howling-yes this is typically of a beagle! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC0XuGKkcTg Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Barking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS0eKJRVGSM Dandie Dinmont Terrier-Not yappy, but barky http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsDCFm91nNU<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/buying/articles/petshops-and-pet-stores.html The major reason not to buy -- supporting the industry You may wish to "rescue" a pet shop puppy. That's completely understandable. We all feel sorry for them. But your good intentions will backfire, because you are feeding the industry by rewarding it with money. You've emptied one cage, yes -- which creates demand for yet another litter to be produced to fill that cage. Even if you're very, very lucky, and your one individual puppy turns out okay, a large percentage of the others will not -- and YOU provided the incentive for them to be born by buying the one who came before them. So what seems like a simple, isolated purchase actually contributes to: The misery of adult females who spend their lives in a cage, being bred again and again to provide puppies that you and others can buy The misery of these future puppies born with health and temperament problems The misery of future families who buy these puppies and then try to cope with the health and temperament problems The misery of animal rescue groups trying to deal with the flood of pet shop puppies dumped on their doorstep because families gave up on the health and temperament problems I hope it's clear that when you buy one of those cute puppies in the pet shop window, you buy more than the puppy. You buy the budding physical and behavioral problems created by the bad genes passed on by untested parents whom you never get to see and evaluate. Worse than that, you buy into a profit-hungry industry that is hurting innocent animals. Simply out of good conscience, a pet shop should not be anyone's choice as a source for a puppy Small breeds are YAPPY breeds!
Spaniels are normally pretty intelligent. No dog doesn’t have health issues-if anyone says there breed doesn’t, there wrong!. Impossible to have a complete disease free dog unless it a stuffed dog. Some breeders will say that there breeds don’t have health issues, that simple not true. It an unfortuant fact of owning a dog. There not going to be healthy 100% of the time.

Go and visit your local animal shelters would be my best bet and don’t knock the adults.

Gosh some people on here are silly, i don’t see any sensible answers on here yet.
Yorkshire Terrier-Yappy Dog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdEubeMXn_s

Poodle-barky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqd5o9EBuUQ

Chinese Crested
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5IWd6MJYXk

American Cocker Spaniel-Barky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xms0y1m8z4

English Cocker Spaniel-Barky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4izwBJEV0qA

Toy Poodle-Barky
Schnauzer-Barky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSCkQmMxSf4

Chihuahua-Yappy-Yes they do Yap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y42h6ySXRw

Miniture Schnauzer-Barky

Pugs-Relatively bark free, but make funny sounds due to there pushed in faces and are capable of barking, but there barks deeper-not yappy as such
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=782bVtrHSnI

Beagle-Well known for Barking/Howling-yes this is typically of a beagle!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC0XuGKkcTg

Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Barking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS0eKJRVGSM

Dandie Dinmont Terrier-Not yappy, but barky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsDCFm91nNU
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http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/buying/articles/petshops-and-pet-stores.html

The major reason not to buy — supporting the industry

You may wish to "rescue" a pet shop puppy. That’s completely understandable. We all feel sorry for them.

But your good intentions will backfire, because you are feeding the industry by rewarding it with money.

You’ve emptied one cage, yes — which creates demand for yet another litter to be produced to fill that cage. Even if you’re very, very lucky, and your one individual puppy turns out okay, a large percentage of the others will not — and YOU provided the incentive for them to be born by buying the one who came before them.

So what seems like a simple, isolated purchase actually contributes to:

The misery of adult females who spend their lives in a cage, being bred again and again to provide puppies that you and others can buy

The misery of these future puppies born with health and temperament problems

The misery of future families who buy these puppies and then try to cope with the health and temperament problems

The misery of animal rescue groups trying to deal with the flood of pet shop puppies dumped on their doorstep because families gave up on the health and temperament problems

I hope it’s clear that when you buy one of those cute puppies in the pet shop window, you buy more than the puppy. You buy the budding physical and behavioral problems created by the bad genes passed on by untested parents whom you never get to see and evaluate.
Worse than that, you buy into a profit-hungry industry that is hurting innocent animals. Simply out of good conscience, a pet shop should not be anyone’s choice as a source for a puppy

]]> By: Barbara M ツ http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family/comment-page-1#comment-5184 Barbara M ツ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:42:59 +0000 http://www.inmobiliarialp.com/dog-breed/what-is-a-good-small-to-medium-dog-breed-for-a-small-family#comment-5184 chiwawas,miniature schnauzers or you can look at this list of small dogs http://www.allsmalldogbreeds.com/small-dog-breeds-a-to-z.html with pictures =]<br><b>References : </b><br>Google chiwawas,miniature schnauzers or you can look at this list of small dogs http://www.allsmalldogbreeds.com/small-dog-breeds-a-to-z.html with pictures =]
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