Small Dogs

[Almita]

hmm that's weird Daschunds are wonderful pets also Chihuahua's Corgie's Shih Tzu's, or a Maltese? Try to find a dog you want and see if she'll let you get that. Seems like she wants one but there are conditions about which one to get.

[buttercup132]

When the time comes why dont you go to the shelter and look maybe a dog will pick you out. And if its a mixed breed your mom cant say anything about the one breed because it may not have that trait.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Go to a shelter when it's time for your next dog.. I don't get why you're already deciding on another dog though when your dogs aren't even that old..

[zoomer]

Go to a shelter when it's time for your next dog.. I don't get why you're already deciding on another dog though when your dogs aren't even that old..

Actually, Alaska's 8 years old and he has 3 tumors we cannot afford right now.

hmm that's weird Daschunds are wonderful pets also Chihuahua's Corgie's Shih Tzu's, or a Maltese? Try to find a dog you want and see if she'll let you get that. Seems like she wants one but there are conditions about which one to get.

I had a Dachshund and she got Breast Cancer. I'll check out Chihuahuas and Corgis.

When the time comes why dont you go to the shelter and look maybe a dog will pick you out. And if its a mixed breed your mom cant say anything about the one breed because it may not have that trait.

Because my next dog is going to be my show dog.

[Roxyluvsme13]

8 isn't that old, and if you can't afford tumors how can you afford another dog?

[Husky_mom]

chihuahuas can be barkers too and have thin coats, but thats no reason to cross them over as whippets and beagles and bichons, if you are really getting a dog, any breed that siut you and your lifestyle would be great, if you look for a flawless dog then you´re not getting any...........

there are always too high maintenance dogs, long haired ones, barkers, howlers, shedders, predisposition to certain health problems, diggers, run aways, etc............you get my point............

you´ll have to decide which things you can live with adn which ones you don´t, some people just don´t stand certain things but have to accept others, its all about loving sacrifice..........IMO

one suggestion BASENJI

P.S. i just mentioned chihuahuas as you are considering them

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Maybe I missed something somewhere, but why does it matter how old her current dogs are? I don't wait for my dogs to get old before I get another...so I'm just curious as to why you'd say that...

Anyway, I was going to mention a Dachshund. Yours may have gotten breast cancer, but overall they're generally a pretty healthy breed (they are prone to back problems, and such as I'm sure you know) but their cancer risk isn't much greater than any other breed. Other than that, I can't really think of anything else at the moment...if I do though, I'll post it . Is there anything specifically you and your family would like in a dog other than size?

[Almita]

Maybe I missed something somewhere, but why does it matter how old her current dogs are? I don't wait for my dogs to get old before I get another...so I'm just curious as to why you'd say that...

I'm with you on that i don't get that the current dogs we have have to be old to get another dog.

[Chica]

During my life I have always had big dogs. German Shepards, or Labradors.But I am an adult and I have chosen to have a Chihuahua. They don't shed very much at all. My Chihuahua doesn't bark unless someone rings the doorbell.It is how you raise them how they might turn out. I take her everywhere with me except the grocery store or restaurants. I have been taking her to Malls and stores since she was a puppy. People love seeing her. They want to pet her, and she is always quiet in the stores and in my car, etc.I bathe her myself and that is not very often because she doesn't get dirty, and chihuahuas don't have any odor.

[BC_MoM]

Go to a shelter when it's time for your next dog.. I don't get why you're already deciding on another dog though when your dogs aren't even that old..

Why do you need to keep getting animals when you're already struggling?

[zoomer]

Why do you need to keep getting animals when you're already struggling?

OH MYYYYY GOSH. I'm not getting animals unstoppable!

[WarahGirl1995]

Why do you need to keep getting animals when you're already struggling?

How is she struggling? She just said that they are tumors that keep coming back. She takes care of all of her 30 pets very well.

[Almita]

ok people need to stop this is about Makayla looking for a future to Show. A show dog. I don't think you should bring Alaska in this situation right now it might get Makayla feel unwanted here or not getting help. But i really appreciate the people that are not into this and just helping. I just hate it when people start being rude to other people when they just need help. All she is looking for is a future show dog breed. I agree that its a good idea to think ahead like .sarah is also.

Makayla i think i would recommend the Chihuahua still heh even if they yap at times they are very good dogs.

[bckrazy]

=( Well, if you cannot afford vet care for Alaska NOW, I'm guessing you could not afford it if your next puppy came down with an illness? Let's try to be logical here... you did not say you weren't bringing Alaska to the vet because it's *hopeless*, you said it was because you cannot *afford* it now. I am not mocking your situation, I'm saying that I would not recommend any breed of dog for you, as the dogs that you own now and have owned for 8 years should be #1!

I am sorry, but it disgusts me to hear people thinking about getting an adorable new puppy when their "old" dog dies. I cannot even fathom not having Gonzo, and the l a s t thing that's on my mind is what kind of dog I'm getting when he passes on... just, ew. It shows a lot of disregard for your current dogs, who have been with you through out their lives and who have shown you nothing but love, to await their death.

[Vette]

Oh for crying out loud... this is the first time ive ever been disappointed in few Pet Talk members...

why are some people harping on a 16 year old kid for?
is she the one with the money,, and job? *blink blink *

and sounds like to me she IS thinking a head since she made this thread and asked for everyones advise.
obviously she cares about she is doing... or she wouldnt of asked in the first place.

my apologies to those who did post considerably and responsibly..

but Bris and WarahGirl1995 last posts are uncalled for.

and yes,, i edited my post a good hour or two later...
what i get for not reading the whole thread and only seeing a few posts on the back end of it.