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Hi guys, What a friendly site this is !! So many answers. A couple of you mentioned the Lagotto. Do any of you own one? What are they like? I thought the Bedlington Terrier was also cute but might cost a lot if it needs clipping every 6 weeks. I thought about the miniature poodle having had previous experience with the toy. The Lowchen looks very cute but doesn't it shed? I am worried about boyfriends etc in the future distracting my daughter from the dog but she wants to be a vet so I think she will always have a love of animals.

Hi there everyone, My first time here so I hope my question isn't too silly. I have a 13 year old daughter who wants a dog but I have a teenage son who is allergic to many things (including cats, grasses etc). We have a small back garden but lots of parks nearby. My daughter wants a dog that will attach to her - sit with her, follow her round the house, happily go for walks preferably off-lead or curl up asleep on the couch with her. We have had a toy poodle that my son was OK with but this time my daughter wants something a little larger (I, however, want small). She has taken to the internet and wanted a Shiba Inu, Basenji or a Keeshond. My understanding is the Shiba Inu and Basenji are too 'lively' and the Keeshond seemed like a lot of work to keep it looking good. So, to the experts out there, what dog should we get? thanks for your help.