Quote Originally Posted by zoomer
My mom said our next dog is going to be a little dog. I asked her about a Bichon Frise but she said they took too much grooming for their fur. I also asked about Whippets and Italian Greyhounds but they get cold easily and scar easy. Dachshunds have too many health problems. Beagles bark too much. Jeesh! Can you help?
Get cold in Washington ? ! ? ! I have a Grey X Whippet in Canada, and when the temperatures get -40 it doesn't bother her much.

I'd go with the idea of visiting a shelter and waiting untill you fall in love with one that suits you. ( that's what happened to me )