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She was thinking about a Miniature Poodle or something...But she doesn't want to spend the money on a purebred lol..
I was going to suggest a miniature poodle (big surprise there! ). I whole-heartedly recommend looking at shelters. Poodles are there for sure. That is where I found my Ripley and he was house-trained and does not shed. What could be nicer? She might have to keep visiting the shelter sites but I promise several will come up. Tell her to go to Petfinder and click under 'breed' for poodle. If she is able to find a poodle that has been fostered (there are many) she will often be able to inquire about how they do with cats too.

All of the above said, I have to tell her the downside of owning a poodle and that is the need (not an option) for regular grooming. If she doesn't want to spend money on a professional groomer she can learn to do it herself. I do. It is not hard really. Of course there are mistakes to be made in the beginning but hair always grows back! Better to be chopped up than matted up. Please get back to us and let us know what happens.