Looking for a dog

[Ineedadog]

I'm looking for a dog that :

Is preferably small ( i.e. Australian Terrier or a JRT)

Is somewhat an "inside dog" that can live without 30 min a day walk

But, can play when wanted too

**optional** relativley easy to housebreak **/optional**

Isnt yappy, but barks rarely/occasionaly.

Is calm, good with childen (12+ older)

I'll add more stuff later but can somone tell me?

help is greatly appreciated

thanks in advance

[Kfamr]

I suggest looking at your local shelter. :)
Or as a start, look at www.petfinder.com

Here's a sweetie I found while searching in your area.
http://www.petfinder.com/fotos/CA420/CA420.3415761-1-x.jpg
Penelope (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=3415761&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418d881e415a9145-app1&display=&preview=1&row=0&tmpl=&stat=)

[Karen]

Yup - petfinder.com and your local shelter are great options. Both places will know more about a particular dog than a "breed standard" can tell you!

[Ineedadog]

Also, if you were to give me a adoption link, it is also preferably a puppy or 1 1/2 or less

for the local animal shelter

i got one in irvine, hungtington, newport, dana point, costa mesa, riverside, yorba linda, and much more there so many!!! lol

[dogs_4_me]

Here are some cuties, I don't know if they are close to where u live but there at shelters somewhere in california

Pugsley (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=3350927&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418db4d13c4c2a91-app5&display=&preview=&row=0&tmpl=&stat=)

Sullivan (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=3470032&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418db4d13c4c2a91-app5&display=&preview=0&row=25&tmpl=&stat=)

Emilie (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=3470097&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418db4d13c4c2a91-app5&display=&preview=0&row=25&tmpl=&stat=)

Margeret (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=3475075&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418db4d13c4c2a91-app5&display=&preview=0&row=25&tmpl=&stat=)

Specl (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2739570&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418db4d13c4c2a91-app5&display=&preview=0&row=50&tmpl=&stat=)

Emily (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=3206206&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418db4d13c4c2a91
app5&display=&preview=0&row=75&tmpl=&stat=)

Coby (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2925081&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418db4d13c4c2a91-app5&display=&preview=0&row=75&tmpl=&stat=)

Princess (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=3531703&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418db4d13c4c2a91-app5&display=&preview=0&row=100&tmpl=&stat=)

[Kfamr]

Here's a cutie! Hans (on the right)
http://www.petfinder.com/fotos/CA698/CA698.3424899-1-x.jpg

Han's page (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=3424899&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418e225e1d689fc2-app4&display=&preview=1&row=25&tmpl=&stat=)

He's an 8 month old Chihuahua/Terrier mix. :)

[Kfamr]

And Chelsea.. and ADORABLE two year old Lab/Corgi mix
http://www.petfinder.com/fotos/CA696/CA696.3512602-1-x.jpg
Chelsea's page (http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=3512602&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=418e225e1d689fc2-app4&display=&preview=1&row=0&tmpl=&stat=)

[Ineedadog]

thanks so much guys!!!

I'm still in the proccess of looking, but I like the ones you've guys picked out. Do you know if any of them are dogs for the
"lazy?" lol and if they can handle being gone from 8 am to 4 pm??

thanks!!!

[Kfamr]

I think it would be best to contact the rescue/foster/whoever has them listed if you are REALLY interested in adopting.

I do know, you're more likely to find an older dog who is happy being alone for so long and happy being lazy than you are to find a young one. :)

[GreyhoundDaddy]

I know you've said you're looking for a smaller dog, but, have you considered taking a retired racer into your home?

Not all of them are huge. I know of females that are full grown and hover around 50lbs. As a breed they are known for their sweet disposition, LAZINESS, loyalty, LAZINESS, character, LAZINESS, adapability, LAZINESS... and well, they're just plain lazy.

Many people describe them as being very "catlike" in some regards. They are fastidious with their own grooming, almost to the point of being vain, have short coats, so there's not much in the way of shedding... dont produce any body oil, so there isn't that "dog smell" to them. And being a breed that isn't bred and bred and bred... it doesnt have some of the health issues that are inherent in large breeds. no hip dysplasia in greyhounds, tyvm :)

If you'd like to learn more, feel free to PM me and/or visit these two sites:

Greyhound Adoption Center - San Diego (http://www.greyhoundog.org)

And

GreyTalk - An Online Forum for Greyhound Lovers (http://www.greytalk.com)

[lute]

i agree with GreyhoundDaddy! the greyhound is everything you wanted except for the size.