Already have a 7 yr old female german shepard mix (75lbs), who needs a friend. Don't want another big dog in house, not enogh room. Was looking at Jack Russell Terrier but have heard too many horror stories,lately. Something that is fairly active and doesn't shed too bad( the shepard sheds enough for 2 dogs)? Would be in indoor dog. Anybody have suggestions?
Yes....Do not get another....I have 3 2 great pyrness and one 40# mutt and dog's are a pain in the ass. I'am so glad my wife and kids take care of them, But when you want to travel it is one more thing you need to take care of. Or go away for a long weekend, it sucks....If you want one of mine i will pay for you to take it and throw in 1 year supply of food...........G.
Only a few small breeds I'm familiar with:
My parents have a dog that is Pomeranian, Chihuahua, and Mini Doberman Pincer. Very cool dog, but sheds.
A friend has one that is 1/2 Jack Russell Terrior, 1/2 Chihuahua. Doesn't seem to shed, very mellow when indoors.
Grandparents have 2 Bichon Frise's. No shedding, one is a total attention whore/baby, the other is so laid back and cool it's amazing they are the same breed.
The dog I will be getting in the next couple of years is a greyhound. I know you don't want a big dog, but they can be in the high 40 pounds I think (not TOO BIG). Very loyal and sleep alot.....they just like to curl up in a corner somewhere....only thing is they need to run somewhere.
I think any of the small breeds I mentioned are worth looking into, whether pure bred or mixed.
My parents have a dog that is Pomeranian, Chihuahua, and Mini Doberman Pincer. Very cool dog, but sheds.
A friend has one that is 1/2 Jack Russell Terrior, 1/2 Chihuahua. Doesn't seem to shed, very mellow when indoors.
Grandparents have 2 Bichon Frise's. No shedding, one is a total attention whore/baby, the other is so laid back and cool it's amazing they are the same breed.
The dog I will be getting in the next couple of years is a greyhound. I know you don't want a big dog, but they can be in the high 40 pounds I think (not TOO BIG). Very loyal and sleep alot.....they just like to curl up in a corner somewhere....only thing is they need to run somewhere.
I think any of the small breeds I mentioned are worth looking into, whether pure bred or mixed.
Beagles are awesome dogs. Definitely go with a beagle. Only two kinds of dogs I would ever get...Beagle or Lab. Have had two beagles and both were/are totally different but both great and have/did have a lot of personality. Whatever you do don't get anything like a shitsu, a poodle or a scotty, etc. Those freakin' things are so ugly.
