Advice on small dog

Jennifer · Member Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 57

I'm currently searching for a very small dog.

I have 3 children, ages 7, 11 and 13 and one dog who is a cockerspaniel/lab mix that we rescued from a terrible abuse situation.

I'm a stay at home mother, husband works, I homeschool our youngest child. My children are very kind and careful around our pets ( hermit crabs, cockatiel, ball python and dog.)

I'm wanting a small lap dog... literally.. in my lap Smile

But I have no clue as to what breed and/or mix to start looking at.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Jennifer

PooGirl13 · Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 677

Hi Jennifer ~ welcome to the boards!

My advice would be to go to www.dogbreedinfo.com

There is a lot of information on that site and there is even a section on "poo mixes" if you are interested in a mix.

You can also try www.toybreeds.com which is an excellent site on toy dogs!

Good luck & let us know what you decide Very Happy

Trixiepoo · Member Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 292

may-b a shih tzu but im not sure

Jas · Moderator Joined: 16 Mar 2004 Posts: 774 Location: Canada

Check out www.petfinder.com and there are plently of wonderful mixes and purebred dogs in need of a home. You can search for dogs in your area and meet the dogs that fit your criteria (size, used to kids, other pets etc) good luck!

sandangel · Member Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Posts: 22

Shih tzus are wonderful dogs just make sure you don't get a JUMBO if you want a lap dog. Shocked

I have one Shih Tzu whi I know is going to top out at 20 pounds Shocked

The Imperial Shih tzu's are smaller and make better lap sized dogs.
Shih poos and Pekepoos are also nice lap dogs if you get the smaller sized ones. Both are cuddly when you want and playful when you want. Smile

ilovemaltipoos · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 5:09 am Post subject:

Petfinder is a good place to start .there are all types ,both purebreed and mix on there ,but they are strict about ages your children have to be and fenced yards .. Can't blame them though .
Look in your local shelters ad see what they have ,although small dogs go pretty fast .

Jennifer · Member Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 57

Thanks for the advice! Petfinder is pretty strict.. and I really don't care about our future dog being pure bred or not. I think Friday we may go have a look at the shelter... see what we can find. I would rather rescue.. maybe save a dogs life if I can.

Thanks again..
Jennifer