Small Dogs

[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.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Please check into getting a Chihuahua! They are the sweetest little dogs. To know a Chihuahua is to love a Chihuahua. They do bark at something or someone that needs to be barked at but they don't bark all the time. I try to train them as to what they need to bark at and not let them get too barky unnecessarily. They do shed some but you can brush them frequently to cut down on that. They're not heavy shedders though. My Chis are only guilty of wanting alot of affection and loving me to death That certainly can't be bad can it?

[Roxyluvsme13]

Because I assumed she was waiting until one of her current dogs went to the RB.. I'm not getting another dog until then, and by future that sounded like what she meant.

[buttercup132]

Because I assumed she was waiting until one of her current dogs went to the RB.. I'm not getting another dog until then, and by future that sounded like what she meant.

Thats why you dont assume things.

[.sarah]

Dachshunds are great but you must, must, must be up for a challenge in training. They are much more hard headed than Boxers. Lots of Dachshund owners complain of house breaking taking a year or more, even with consistent training.

That being said, they are also very loving, wonderful, spunky little dogs. They are the only small breed I want to own at this point. I had a Dachshund from the time I was 2 years old until February '05 when I was 16. He was my best friend growing up. He was always giving you kisses, always by your side.

Dachshunds are people dogs. They love companionship. They often have a "favorite" person that they prefer, but also are great with everyone. They rarely show aggression, people or dog. They usually love to chase cats and will often chase and kill smaller animals, because that is what they are bred to do. My Dachshund killed lots of my pet hamsters when they got out when I was younger.

And because they love you so much, they put up with all of the stupid stuff you make them do:



I miss my boy every day, Dachshund love is unlike any other.

[Lori Jordan]

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

I agree,My four are all different ages,Now im am done with anymore dogs i have 4 now and do not plan on getting anymore simply because my house is over populated lol.

[Almita]

I agree,My four are all different ages,Now im am done with anymore dogs i have 4 now and do not plan on getting anymore simply because my house is over populated lol.

Yea i'm with you i have four dogs myself all different ages but yea i don't get they have to be old to get another dog i don't understand that. Yes i don't plan on getting another dog because the house is too filled up haha.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Puppies are very expensive: Food, toys, bedding, crate, grooming supplies, collars, leashes, and the most expensive thing, VET CARE!
We have spent well over $281 for Rita in vet care, and we haven't even had her for 3 months.
And probably over $1000 from day one we have had her. If you cannot afford Alaska's health issues, than you deffinetly cannot afford a new dog, let alone a show dog, puppy, or adut.

[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.

[Alysser]

Okay first off, show dogs, regardless of breed will require lots of grooming, they have grooming stations set up at every show from what I've seen.

Anyway, take it from me. Malteses are wonderful dogs. I've had only one breed throughout my lifetime really and that was a Maltese. They are very affectionate and wonderful companions. Very easy to train and can learn a new trick each day. They are pretty active dogs to if they are raised right. BUT show malteses have VERY long hair that requires special attention so you won't want one if you can't groom a dog.
SHOW MALTESE picture here
http://www.richmaltese.com/PattyaBOSPacificRim.jpg

Companion dog in my signature.

I'm not trying to be rude at all, but if you don't want a dog that requires grooming then don't get a show dog. They require ALOT of attention when it comes to their coats,fur,and hair. There are rules and regulations in a show with the grooming to.

I am in agreement with Briana,Orangutango, and Almita on the dog thing. It doesn't matter how old your old dog is. You shouldn't be thinking of a new dog if you can't afford to help Alaskas health problems.