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Dog owners - suggestions please

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We are planning to get a dog this summer and need breed suggestions. It seems as if we can't expand our family with another human but we can with a canine.

My DH had mild dog allergies so it can't be a breed that sheds a lot. I would definitely consider a shelter dog if they had varieties other than pit bulls.

What would you suggest for a small to medium sized, child friendly not super high maintenance allergy friendly dog. Thanks.
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Re: Dog owners - suggestions please

  • kellyrn9956kellyrn9956 member
    Well, I can't help much. I have a Great Dane (too big for you it sounds like) and a miniature daschund (can be testy with kids). But to put in a plug for Danes. They are amazing with kids. They are super low maintenance if they have good hips. They don't shed. And they don't smell. Honestly you don't notice their size. And there are so many rescues available. They only caveat is that if you get a frisky one, like we have, walking is hard. We're lucky to have a huge fenced in back yard because there's no way we could walk her.
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  • TJ1979TJ1979 member
    What about Cairn terrier, Bichon, Havanese, mini schnauzer, or poodle?
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  • Cwhitaker27Cwhitaker27 member
    We have a yorkie and love her! She gets along great with DS but I have heard they can be snappy. I guess we got lucky. My good friend has a cairn terrier who is great with her kids but coat maintenance can be crazy. They don't shed but instead you have to "pluck" their fur out. Sounds strange I know. I've heard Maltese or maltipoo are great too. Good luck! Dogs are fun.
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  • Eve_AngeliqueEve_Angelique member
    I have a bulldog who is so amazing with kids, but he does shed. So that would be a no go. One of my good friends has a bichon and he is an allergy friendly dog and seems to do well with her two kids. They are small dogs too which is nice. 
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  • Mayzie15Mayzie15 member
    We have pugs wonderful personalities but super high maintenance and they shed unbelievably for such small dogs. My SIL has a cavashon spelling might be wrong but it's a cross between King Charles cavalier and bichon. He has a great personality and I'm jealous in the five years she's had him she's only found a couple of hairs from him. He was pricy and from a breeder. Good luck with your search :)

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  • PurpleIris30PurpleIris30 member
    A poodle mix might be a good option if you are looking for a low allergen and low shedding dog.
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  • imoveritimoverit member
    I wish I had advice but my dogs are not good around kids. They get all stressed out. I hear beagles are pretty good and that labs are awesome but they shed. GL.
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  • PennyLane26PennyLane26 member
    We have a wheaten terrier. They don't shed, medium sized, VERY smart and she's very gentle with DD. BUT she is super hyper, so needs a lot of room to run or needs daily walks.
    dx: MFI 0% morph & low count. Occasional Anovulatory cycles.

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