what puppy would u suggest

[annabelle7]

Hi we have 2 big dogs, a bloodhound named Annabelle (shes mine) and a greatdane names Gracie (she is my older brothers dog.) My little brother wants one now too--a calm dog--but a small one--what kind would ya'll suggest for him--he thinks he wants a yorkie--but are they hyper little dogs? What other little breeds of dogs would any of you recommend for him--he is 11 years old--he's responsible--so what kind would u think would be good for him???
Anybody can write back about this He really wants a dog--but he has to wait until Christmas--so we have a little while to think about it--I appreciate the help everyone!!

[Mockingcat]

I would recommend taking him down to the local animal shelter and letting him meet one of the many dogs there. Even though some breeds do display certain characteristics, individuals do not. I've met calm Border Collies and hyperactive St. Bernards.

If you meet the dog when it's grown, you'll have a great idea of his/her temperment.

[Aqueous]

Most of the Yorkies I'v met (including mine) can be hyper.

For a calmer small dog, have you thought of a Shih Tzu. Most of the ones I know are very calm with good temperments.

[Shineillusion]

Long haired dachshunds. Either miniature or standard. They're calm, they're smart, they're people oriented and love to snuggle. At the same time, they're happy to chase a ball, play hide and seek; if it's fun, they're up for it. Exactly what an 11 year old boy would want in a dog. Grooming requirements are minimal, just nails, comb out now and then, and a bath if they get into something smelly. And speaking of smelly, dachshunds don't have any doggy odor.

[annabelle7]

Wow! thats a lot to think about--thanks everyone

[LadyT]

I say a Miniture Pincsher I think they are adorable dogs but they run fast as ever

[coppersmom]

I agree with the animal shelter idea.

And Shine--long haired dachshunds don't SMELL? Really? That's great! My smooth ones smell like fritos--even after a bath.

[annabelle7]

I WOULD LOVE TO ADOPT ONE FROM AN ANIMAL SHELTER--BUT WE HAVE DUCKS--I WANT ALL THE DOGS TO GET ALONG W/ THE DUCKS--I AM AFRAID A GROWN ONE MIGHT HURT THEM--THAT IS WHY WE HAVE ALL PUPPIES--AND DON'T BUY GROWN DOGS--

[Shineillusion]

Coppersmom, I didn't exactly say dachshunds don't smell. I said they don't have doggy odor. Olsen has a smell, but it's not doggy. It's more like ginger and cinnamon. Actually, I've heard a lot of people say their smooth dachshunds smell like Fritos. But you can't exactly call that doggy odor.

[coppersmom]

I guess you're right. That frito smell isn't like a general doggie odor, is it? I had never smelled it before I got my doxies.

[Aqueous]

[DeLaUK]

sorry...off topic a bit.
shine do you know why one of my dogs would smell like menudo (sp) or corn tortillas???? Of all the thousands of dogs Ive been around Ive never smelt this before, she was the one that we found in a trash can at a day old (if that) and despite various shampoos etc she always smells like this....Im thinking its got to be an internal thing its not her hair.....like its actually in her skin.....Ive questioned MANY vets about this but no-one can give me answer.....any idea??? The best I can come up with is something to do with the dams diet while pregnant but it cant be from anything after she was born.....I felt cheated, the only puppy Ive had in donkeys years and I missed out on 'puppy breath'....got menudo breath instead

[puttin510]

Annabell, There are lots of puppies at the shelters too
Where did you get your bloodhound? My boss is trying to help a coworker get one, he is in Maryland.

[puttin510]

He is looking. But buying from pet stores is pretty scarey. How is the health of your bloodhound. Did he/she check out well at the vet? What state are you in?

[Shineillusion]

I often get asked why a dog smells like *insert odor here*, and sometimes I can run it down, sometimes I can't. If you suspect it's some sort of internal thing causing the odor, and if you find it offensive, I'd suggest parsley capsuls or chlorophyl tablets to see if that helps.

If things like ear infection, yeast infections of the skin, bad teeth, or anal gland problems aren't causing the odor, there are several shampoos that are specially formulated for dogs with odor problems. I like Grimeinator by Groomer's Edge.

[DeLaUK]

thanks shine.....its nowhere specific, just a basic all over, its not as bad now as it was when she was pup (shes almost 5 now) but if you get really close to her you can smell it still. Ill mention the Grimeinator and capsules, BJ (the dog) is living with my daughter in CA now since I moved but I have a good friend thats a groomer....shes never been able to figure this one out.....strange, Ill let you know if the capsules work though, thats interesting.
Thanks again.

[annabelle7]

She was in excellent health when we got her and still doin great! she has had all her shots she needs right now for her age

[nern]

[duckling]

What do you consider a small dog... specifically a toy-sized dog?

Do either of your dogs tend to play roughly with small dogs or have much prey drive? I think a lot of the toy breeds (and puppies in particular) are kind of fragile for rough-and-tumble play with extra-large dogs, even if the large dogs are just playing normally. If this isn't a factor, I would second the suggestion of a standard longhaired dachshund. The ones I've met are calm and very sweet, but they (like other dachshunds) are prone to spinal disc problems. Or maybe a pug for a dog that is small, relatively mellow but playful, and not as fragile as some of the other toy breeds?

Maybe you could bring your two dogs to the shelter and have them help your brother pick out a new sibling!

[annabelle7]

we are thinking about a yorkie--chihuahua--maltese--miniature dachshund--toy poodle--something like that--or a miniature pinscher--not a pug--my friend has one--hers is real over weight--i heard most of them do get over weight--