What sort of small dog would suit this requirement?

[binka_nugget]

Originally posted by LorraineO
that would be none other then Dr Stanley coren. He resides in Vancouver BC Canada!!!

He is a smart man that one!!!

Yep! I've met him.. he's amazing! I stay up to watch his shows (5am!) because he has really great tips on there. I learned alot of what I know through his show.

[swimma253]

dachshund...

[LorraineO]

Daschund,,, hmmm,,,, good,, as long as you have deeeep pockets,, hehehehehehehehe

I have owned 2 doxies ,,, short hair black and tan and then a wire haired.... loved em both!!!!!

[Toller 42]

Don't get a Duck tolling retriever because I don't think you know anything about them.

Tollers shed ALOT and they are a very high energy dog that needs a very active lifestyle and a big yard to run around in! Trust me, I know I happen to own a toller mix and she is very Hyper. I also know her mom and her sister and they are extremeley hyper, so if you don't want a really hyper dog then DO NOT get a Toller.

I do however know of a dog that would probably fit your lifestyle though and that is a purebred Bichon Frise. they are really smart, easy going, playful at times and they are very loyal companions!

[LorraineO]

My friend has a DT... never liked the dog,, which is too bad,, he is a good dog,, but man,, there is just something about them.....

My dobie is pretty laid back.. but man,, get out one of those laser pointers and point it at the floor,, wow,, she goes NUTS< BONKERS!!! I put it away as she acted weird for 2 days after that!!!!!

[Toller 42]

Why doesn't your friend like her toller?
Do you have any pictures that you can post of him?!

[LorraineO]

Originally posted by Toller 42
Why doesn't your friend like her toller?
Do you have any pictures that you can post of him?!

you misunderstood me,, Trust me,, she loves her dog,, its me thats not too crazy about him

[Toller 42]

Sorry why don't you like him? nothing personal, I'm just curious.

[chrissycat21]

Try a bichon, maltese, or a cross between the two. I have a maltichon (mix between the two) and she is the sweetest thing ever! She was housed trained (all the basics) within a week. She loves kids, is really easy going, too!

Tell your friend to try adopting before going to breeders and petstores. Try www.petfinder.org.

-Chrissy

[Layka3000]

Boston TerrirÉ

[LorraineO]

Originally posted by Toller 42
Sorry why don't you like him? nothing personal, I'm just curious.

He just drives me bonkers,, hyper as heck,, ill mannered, bad bad breath and he is a total brat,,,,
there I said it,,, I feel bad now,, but its true......normally I love all dogs I meet,, but this one,, whoa!!!

[Kfamr]

Go to the dog shelter!

[Crested]

I'd say an Affenpinscher or Chinese Crested, both are highly trainable and don't shed.

Crested

[anna_66]

Originally posted by Pam
POODLE! You are describing a poodle to a "T"

Took the words right out of my mouth Pam

[dms]

You are definitely describing a Westie (West Highland Terrier). They are great small dogs that think they are big, very trainable, happy (not yappy) & they would fit into one of those little bags easily!

Good luck to your friend in her dog hunt....

Personally, I love goldens and labs, but if I was to get another small dog it would be a Westie.