Becca Fuentes wrote 02/22/2008 12:24 PM Dog breed suggestion #181965 - 02/22/2008 12:24 PM
Becca Fuentes Webboard User Reg: 05-03-2005 Posts: 146 Loc: Wyoming Offline	I know most of you work with larger breeds, but you also know more about dogs than I do, so I thought I'd ask. My teenage daughter would like a smaller dog (under 35 lbs.) to use for 4-H showmanship and as a companion. She is currently helping out with our large mix-breed (Walking, grooming, etc.) and is doing well. The dog has to be good with little kids as we have a toddler and has to be a breed that would get along with our current dog. I've tried dog breed selectors, but I get conflicting info sometimes. Can anyone suggest some good breeds that we could research?
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Alex Corral wrote 02/22/2008 12:51 PM Re: Dog breed suggestion [Re: Becca Fuentes ] #181969 - 02/22/2008 12:51 PM
Alex Corral Webboard User Reg: 02-23-2007 Posts: 1102 Loc: Denver, CO Offline	What breeds have you got in the results? And what else are you looking for? Fluffy? Short haired? High energy? Low energy?
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steve strom wrote 02/22/2008 12:54 PM Re: Dog breed suggestion [Re: Becca Fuentes ] #181970 - 02/22/2008 12:54 PM
steve strom Webboard User Reg: 03-17-2006 Posts: 4203 Loc: Offline	Take a look at Havanese. I come accross a couple of them and they are energetic but still friendly and gentle.
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Jenni Williams wrote 02/22/2008 12:55 PM Re: Dog breed suggestion [Re: Becca Fuentes ] #181971 - 02/22/2008 12:55 PM
Jenni Williams Webboard User Reg: 10-06-2005 Posts: 2686 Loc: llinois Offline	Grooming, no grooming, energy level, etc.? Those things are big considerations. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are sweet dogs who don't require too much grooming (as in expensive haircuts), but do require brushing to keep them from tangling. I think they're cute, too. Boston Terriers are usually pretty nice, fun little dogs, if you like flat faces and short hair...Min Pins are fun but usually higher energy, and some like kids and some don't (like any other breed!) Most of those breed selectors are wacky... Edited to say good call on the Havanese; I couldn't think of that name for the life of me!
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Carol Boche wrote 02/22/2008 12:56 PM Re: Dog breed suggestion [Re: Alex Corral ] #181972 - 02/22/2008 12:56 PM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	Here is a whole page of medium sized dog breeds, maybe your daughter can look through them and pick a few out. Then you can research what each individual breed needs as far as care and health issues. AND as always, when you decide you can let us all know so you can get opinions from us if you like as well...... Medium Sized Dog Breeds Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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Shody Lytle wrote 02/22/2008 01:03 PM Re: Dog breed suggestion [Re: Carol Boche ] #181974 - 02/22/2008 01:03 PM
Shody Lytle Webboard User Reg: 06-27-2007 Posts: 547 Loc: Orcutt, California Offline	I had a shetland sheepdog once, and she was a great dog. Easy to train, playful and loved kids. A little hyper maybe, they need something to do. loved to play fetch. Lots of hair though and they need brushing to keep from getting matted. My favorite med. dog I ever owned was a mutt. I was told when I got her from the shelter she was shepherd/collie mix, but only ended up weighing 25 lbs so, I'm not sure what she was, maybe sheltie mix. Don't discount a good mutt or pound/rescue dog. Good luck. Shody http://www.pbase.com/shody
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Carol Boche wrote 02/22/2008 01:06 PM Re: Dog breed suggestion [Re: Shody Lytle ] #181976 - 02/22/2008 01:06 PM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	Quote: shody lytle My favorite med. dog I ever owned was a mutt. I was told when I got her from the shelter she was shepherd/collie mix, but only ended up weighing 25 lbs so, I'm not sure what she was, maybe sheltie mix. Don't discount a good mutt or pound/rescue dog. Good luck. Excellent Shody, I did not think of that while I was typing my last post.....I have really FOND memories of all the "mutts' I have ever known as well. Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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Jim Thomas wrote 02/22/2008 01:12 PM Re: Dog breed suggestion [Re: Carol Boche ] #181979 - 02/22/2008 01:12 PM
Jim Thomas Webboard User Reg: 02-21-2007 Posts: 126 Loc: Ohio Offline	I'm going to voice my support for looking at your local pound/shelter. Should be just the ticket for your and your daughter's situation. While there, you may want to see about a Maltese. I've got one, and never in my life did I think I'd like a small-breed dog as much as I like the Maltese! Whatever breed you wind up with, please DO go check the shelter or pound. The dogs there are often quite wonderful! Luck -J
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steve strom wrote 02/22/2008 01:21 PM Re: Dog breed suggestion [Re: Jim Thomas ] #181981 - 02/22/2008 01:21 PM
steve strom Webboard User Reg: 03-17-2006 Posts: 4203 Loc: Offline	She wants to show in 4-H, I don't know anything about that. Does it need to be a pure bred or AKC registered or anything?
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JessicaKromer wrote 02/22/2008 01:22 PM Re: Dog breed suggestion [Re: Jim Thomas ] #181982 - 02/22/2008 01:22 PM
JessicaKromer Webboard User Reg: 10-28-2006 Posts: 991 Loc: CA Offline	I like the Sheltie and also the Mini Aussie. The pound is a great place to start. She can get the satisfaction of saving her dogs life and no puppy issues. Jessica
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