Very Small Doggies :)

[DNova]

I am in the very early stages of planning to get a puppy!

Currently, my favorite breed is Chihuahua. They are adorable, sociable (if owner takes necessary steps), and excellent lap dogs. Not to mention they are TINY, great for apartment living.

I've also considered Miniature Pinschers, which I just don't like for whatever reason (they are really cute though!)

Another contender (need to do some research) is Italian Greyhound.

Any other very small breed dogs like them I should look at? I like smooth short hair coat, nothing curly. Under 15 pounds definitely, under 10 even better

Just talk about these dogs!! Thanks!

[Roxie's Mom]

I would recommend a chihuahua definitely. If you do take the proper time to train and socialize your puppy you will have an excellent companion. Roxie is such a good dog, and she is very smart. We are constantly teaching her new tricks and commands. You should be very consistant and use plenty of key words and they will pick it up very quickly! As far as socializing goes, take the puppy everywhere. Introduce him or her to the car early on, to new people & crowds. We took Roxie to my nephews baseball games where there were plenty of people including children and we also wanted her to hear the crowd cheering so she wouldn't be afraid of certain noises. The result is one well trained Chihuahua, or does she have us trained? Good Luck on your search, and please keep us posted!

[mugsy]

After meeting 3 Italian Greyhounds at the SPCA, they would be my recommendation of the list you've given. Our Jessie is a toy American Eskimo (at least that's what Dr. B and I decided after perusing the dog book) and she's hysterical. She turns circles when she wants to go out and jumps up and twirls in circles for treats. She's also a real lover. She weighs in at a whopping 16 pounds (we usually refer to dogs her size as "treats on feet" at our house with all the big dogs), but she has the heart of a lion...she is of the opinion that she can take on the 108 pound Great Dane!!!

Good luck with your search, but I would suggest going to a shelter, SPCA, or rescue organization to get your pup...their are so many loving rescue dogs that may lose their lives if someone doesn't adopt them.

Let us know what you decide on.

[ilovehounds]

Good luck with your search, but I would suggest going to a shelter, SPCA, or rescue organization to get your pup...their are so many loving rescue dogs that may lose their lives if someone doesn't adopt them.

Well said !!!


My mother has a Chihuahua and my brother has a min pin and out of the two (if your living in an apartment) I would say the Chihuahua. My brothers min. pin. is very active and loves to run.. run.. run around the house and loves to spend alot of time outside. I just can't see him living in an apartment.

[purrley]

The chihuahua has my vote. I've had my little Tess for over a month now and although she's high spirited she fits into my lifestyle really well and she is soooooo cute

Min. Dachshunds are my vote! They are soooo cute and very long! Daisy is just the best!