which small breed of dog would suit me?

kmes

Most pugs do shed a lot. Really the worst part is that the hairs stick in clothing and other fabric like little needles...

The black pugs that I know all shed less than their fawn counterparts, though they will still shed year round. I think they tend to shed less because many blacks have a single layer coat. Fawns have a double coat.

angie001

aparently the balck ones have a different coat type to the light coloured ones and they don't shed it as much. that was just an idea anyway, i think i might look at crosses too, i saw some miniature jack russels X toy poodles that looked very cute.

gjforsth

I just lived with a wire haired daschund. GREAT Dog. Very loving, very obedient. No shedding issues. Very energetic and enthusiastic.

I think any daschund would work for you though long haired variety might shed too much.

Only potential negative issues: Sometimes a bit stubborn (some would say determined), and they are good alarm dogs.

However, I couldn't be more pro daschund.

Greg F.

pawzaddict

I love dachshunds!

gjforsth

Buddy was such a loveable little guy. He was so happy and enthusiastic, and just loved to do everything with me. He loved to go for walks then run afterwards.

In his previous life, he was the only male in a puppy mill, so he was a real champion. He probably led a traumatic life before we got him, but he was sooo happy to finally have a permanent home.

I think a Dachshund would (either wire hair or short hair) be a great choice for her. And I would recommend this dog to anybody.

Greg F.

angie001

i like dachsunds, this is the problem with me only being allowed 1 dog, i love all of them, a short haired one appeals to me more from a grooming perspective.

Leah

Well, poodles come in several sizes (technically 3 but those 3 have ranges) and poodle mixes are typically low shedding also. I have two low shedding poodle mixes.

One thing I wanted to mention though...
Why put the dog in a crate for 6 hours? If you get a housetrained dog, it will be fine for 6 hours and will not use the bathroom in the house. I have had several housedogs. We have always left our house with the dogs running around and came back and everything was great. They usually just lay around, occassionally get a drink of water or play with a toy. They're really well behaved, so it's not an issue. I think a dog would be happier in a laundry room or bathroom than in a crate for 6 hours if you don't trust the dog. Just make sure that there is nothing for them to get into.

You can do what you want with your animal, obviously. But I was just thinking I would make the suggestion.

angie001

all of our dogs (7 of them) are crate trained as a puppy and when they get past the chewing/desytroying stuff stage they are left to run free. but as this is a rented place it may be that the agreement wont let me do that. we have a puppy atm (staffy) who is in the crate throughout the night and when no one is in, shes quite happy, she is never put in there as punishment and when she does go in she has toys, treats and food so she has learned to associate it with good things. she even goes in there of her own accord when we are about as we leave the door open so she can lie down or eat. it really isnt as cruel as some people think. all the older dogs have their own space throughout the house i.e. one has the living room, one has the conservatory, two have the hallway and the other 2 have the kitchen. they are all quite content with this set up. with bull terriers and staffies you REALLY need to crate train them! they will chew through walls so it is not even a case of leaving them with nothing they can 'get into'. this is the way we raise our pups, it works for us so why change?

cheechaman

Chihuahua's are great small dogs. Intelligent, clean and easy to house train. I got my first 9 years ago and have never regretted it.

Eolith

I have to advocate for the dachshunds! I've got a miniature dachshund who is the love of my life. She's small, about 10 lbs. She doesn't shed a whole lot. Her fur is very short and silky silky silky smoooth. She's actually sort of bald on her chest and tummy. Dachshunds can be crate trained (pretty much any dog can I believe).

She's just got the sweetest personality and is always happiest when she's in your lap (in fact, she's snoozing in my lap right now). She's more than happy to stay inside in the warmth, but still enjoys getting out for long walks on occasion. She's quite obedient. If I don't want her in my lap or if she's doing something I don't like, all it takes is one snap of my fingers and she stops.

I'm definitely a dachshund lover... which I didn't think I ever would be until I got this girl. I always thought they looked sort of strange before.