If I can't have a baby, then it's time for a puppy or two (N3TR)

sarah_e87 · May 2012

Okay...I admit it. I've been looking at puppy pictures half the day. I've wanted to get a dog or two since I first moved out of my parents' house (7 years ago) and for a while had two black labs and a pitbull (that were all adopted by my old landlord when I moved back to southern CA in 2008 and couldn't take them with me).

Now that I'm soon to be completely on my own again and treatment is being delayed until at least January (if not longer), I think it's time for me to get some pups. With that being said, I've never been a small dog person (as they always turned into coyote bate back home as all small animals did), but I've always been a large dog person. The apartment complex that I live in has a 25 lb weight limit for pets so I can't have any of the breeds that I absolutely love. What recommendations do you ladies have for smaller dogs that aren't going to be the annoying, yappy ankle biters?

LtlAngL · May 2012

Yay for getting a doggy! I have a schnauzer. He was supposed to be miniature, but he's not - I think the miniature version is about 12-15 lbs, and mine is 23 lbs. He's very cute, and not annoying and yappy at all. Also, he's hypoallergenic, so in case a future LO has allergies, it's one less thing to worry about. My mom has a toy poodle that's 13 pounds and she barks so much I wanna kick her sometimes (obviously I won't, but I want to!,) She's also hypoallergenic.

whoberry · May 2012

My sister has a cavalier king charles who is pretty cool. She never barks and she's not annoying, but she does love to sit in your lap. She pretty much thinks she's a big dog and runs around with our 60 lb mutt. They can have a lot of health issues though (heart probs, etc) and their fur is a little too long for me to want to deal with. They can get very raggedy looking if you don't brush/trim them a lot. Plus I've known several other people with the CKCs and some of them are very yappy and high maintenance. I think it is all in how you raise them.

mrsjollybrown · May 2012

My friend has a cocker spaniel. She s super cute but does like to bark. If you get a small dog you have to teach them not to bark. Yes it's possible.

MsGMChick · May 2012

mrsjollybrown:
My friend has a cocker spaniel. She s super cute but does like to bark. If you get a small dog you have to teach them not to bark. Yes it's possible.

I have pomeranians. The breed is known for being yappy but mine aren't. We taught them young not to be yappy And they're fluffy and snuggly and awesome. One is really mellow and laid back, the other will try her best to lick anyone within 100 miles. BUT she's not yappy as she does it

EmilyB15 · May 2012

I have a Cavalier King Charles and she is the best. A small dog with a quiet, sweet personality. I don't think I could get through the day without her.

vanillajen · May 2012

We have a puggle and she is the sweetest dog in the world! She's on the calm side of the breed, but almost never barks and is pretty calm. We adopted her from a shelter and are so lucky to have gotten such a great dog.

kimmyb1020 · May 2012

There are some awfully cute small dog mutts that I have seen go through the dog rescue I volunteer for. Keep looking at the websites and maybe one will catch your eye!

Blsd4given · May 2012

I love medium to large dogs in general... So, I don't know much about the 25lbs and under group. (Not that I don't like them, I just prefer the big guys)

Check your local shelter or rescue group... or https://www.petfinder.com/index.html. They will all have quite a variety - even some pure breds, if that's what you like... Personally, I prefer mutts.. Smile

Check this site out for breeds that may interest you... https://www.allsmalldogbreeds.com/small-dogs.html or https://animal.discovery.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds.html .

racheyt0227 · May 2012

I have 2 Cavaliers & 1 Cavalier mix. I would never get anything but a Cavalier. Love them!

racheyt0227 · May 2012

kimmyb1020:
There are some awfully cute small dog mutts that I have seen go through the dog rescue I volunteer for. Keep looking at the websites and maybe one will catch your eye!

I completely agree with this as well! Adopt!! 2 of my 3 were adopted.

pulga131 · May 2012

Cocker spaniels are awesome dogs

Natekate · May 2012

I have a Papillon. He is 7lbs and so sweet. He never barks or yaps. He is my constant shadow. I honestly don't know what I would do without him!!

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candyreesecup · May 2012

I have a cavalier King Charles and she is the sweet dog ever! She is amazing companion and loves ppl's attention. Her big eyes make me smile when I am sad and she is so soft to hug. I wish I could get another pup!!

schnena77 · May 2012

I do not have any dogs - but the ones I have always been a fan of are the long haired chihuahua. they would definitely meet the weight requirement.

Durham1008 · May 2012

We have a pomeranian mix. He is super cute, super fluffy, and very energetic. He's about 20 pounds. Our other dog is a Jack Russell Terrier/chihuahua mix. She is my baby and I'm pretty much the only person who likes her.

sarah_e87 · May 2012

Thanks for all the suggestions ladies! I've always owned larger dogs, so the idea of having a small dog is foreign to me.

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