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