Small Dogs

[Roxyluvsme13]

Thats why you dont assume things.

Thats why you don't reply negatively to everything I post..

[GreyhoundGirl]

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 )

[.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.

[GreyhoundGirl]

And for showing, all dogs have health problems, you're going to have to deal with which ones you'll live with. Whippets should be easy to groom for the show ring, though.....

[Alysser]

Thats why you dont assume things.

Buttercup, I'm not trying to be rude to you in anyway, but I have noticed in a number of threads you always post something negative after Briana posts and it always seems directed to her. I really don't know if you two had a fight or something, but I get aggrivated that you have done this in a number of threads latley when Briana isn't doing anything wrong. I know this is rather off topic, but I'm just saying there is no reason for it. Agian, I don't know what happened or if something even happened but I'm just saying...

[I_luv_rusty]

Buttercup, I'm not trying to be rude to you in anyway, but I have noticed in a number of threads you always post something negative after Briana posts and it always seems directed to her. I really don't know if you two had a fight or something, but I get aggrivated that you have done this in a number of threads latley when Briana isn't doing anything wrong. I know this is rather off topic, but I'm just saying there is no reason for it.

I agree, I have seen you do that too in alot of threads.

[Karen]

If Alska has three tumors that you "cannot afford" to do anything about, you cannot afford a new dog. It will require veterinary care, shots, food, check-ups, and getting a "show quality" purebred of any breed is going to be expensive. And showing a dog is not cheap either.

Please ask your mom to take care of the dogs you have before even considering a new dog.

[luvofallhorses]

I thought you co-owned a show dog?

[GreyhoundDaddy]

Get a GREYHOUND!

Some girls are as small as 50lbs!

[Lori Jordan]

I would personally wait,there is no need to start replacing dogs while they are still living,i would be focused on there welfare instead of "choosing"another breed,If you cannot afford to take your dog to the vet for tumors how do you think you will be able to afford a purebred dog,and a show dog at that,It will cost alot more than what it would to take Georgia in to have her looked at.This just aggravates me you should not own any animal if you cannot afford vet bills now this is for your Mother,She could be in pain and there is nothing that can be done.

[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.

[Alysser]

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.

Well said, Sarah! Especially, a puppy.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Thank you!