Personally, I would I would get a Miniature Dachshounds. They are short haired ( well, thier are short haired and long haired), easy to train, not to active, affectionate. I LOVE this breed. You might also want to look at a Chiwawa( how do you spell that? Im HORRIBLE at spelling dog breeds). or a Maltese ( they don't shed) . or what about a Scottish Terrier? Thier small...and VERY smart.