Connie Sutherland wrote 03/21/2013 09:56 AM Re: I want a small dog, What do you suggest? [Re: SamanthaTopper ] #375542 - 03/21/2013 09:56 AM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: SamanthaTopper I like terriers a lot, and I think there's a good assortment of smaller (under 20 pounds) terrier breeds out there that I admire. However, their propensity for killing small creatures and also dog intolerance is a turn off. If I want a vermin killing, dog intolerant dog I'll get another pit bull and be happy. I also like the Schipperke and well bred smaller poodles. My intention with a smaller dog is obedience, agility, and an active house dog. I'm pretty active outdoors so brachycephalic breeds are charming (love Frenchies!) but probably out of the question. Does anyone have suggestions for small dog breeds? I'm open to adopting but would prefer to go with pure or dogs that have a strong primary breed look. You have a couple of Mals now, right? Radar and a female (sorry, forgot second name)? And .... planning on AKC Obedience and SAR? I might be mixing up two board members.
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SamanthaTopper wrote 03/21/2013 05:21 PM Re: I want a small dog, What do you suggest? [Re: SamanthaTopper ] #375556 - 03/21/2013 05:21 PM
SamanthaTopper Webboard User Reg: 03-24-2011 Posts: 779 Loc: Indianapolis Offline	One Malinois. Radar is with his breeder training for Schutzhund after his sire, Maxey's Norskey, passed away last year. River is my female
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Tresa Hendrix wrote 03/21/2013 06:18 PM Re: I want a small dog, What do you suggest? [Re: SamanthaTopper ] #375558 - 03/21/2013 06:18 PM
Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008 Posts: 1473 Loc: Alaska Offline	What about a Swedish Valhund, Papillon (sp?), some Mini Schnauzers aren't so bad but idk...Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are good for agility (just keep the feet trimmed)...oh and what about Min Pins and Alaskan Klee Kais? A tired dog is a good dog, a trained dog is a better dog.
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SamanthaTopper wrote 03/21/2013 11:41 PM Re: I want a small dog, What do you suggest? [Re: SamanthaTopper ] #375570 - 03/21/2013 11:41 PM
SamanthaTopper Webboard User Reg: 03-24-2011 Posts: 779 Loc: Indianapolis Offline	BTW River was the dog I was hoping to do SAR with. I had her eval'd and did a bit of training with the group and she just didn't really take to it.
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