Shakti Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hi all - a couple I know (who both work from home and only part-time) are looking for a puppy. They want a lapdog NOT a terrier type personality and prefer long coated dogs. It must be no bigger than a CKCS and not necessarily super-intelligent but they would definitely prefer trainable! I am at a loss. I suggested Poodles but they feel Poodles are too high-energy for them. Anyone!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Tibetan terrier, not a terrier but a delightful dog with loads of personality. Might be a bit bigger than they'd like though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo_Baggins_Junior Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Bias I know, but a very suitable option is the one you mentioned in your OP. CKCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RANDCMOORE31 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I know lots of people on here aren't fans of the small white fluffies - but for the ultimate lap dog - I don't think you can go past the maltese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalteseLuna Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 How about a Maltese - they have a very sweet loving nature, long coated breed, smaller than a CKCS and lower energy than a poodle. They are very trainable and smart but not quite as "go go go" as poodles or paps etc. Mine just loves to cuddle and is happy going for a walk, cuddling in bed or playing fetch in the backyard. How can you say no to this... or as a puppy... Another might be the Shih Tzu which are very laid back and placid - again lovely long coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Long coated chihuahua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Tibetan Spaniel. Lovely little Buddhist dogs bred to be companions to monks in Tibetan monasteries, so they're still good in-home companions today. Here's a couple at their prayers. Not really, someone's offering a treat. http://www.dolforums.com.au/uploads/monthly_08_2011/post-3304-0-50923700-1312870069_thumb.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Havanese, beautiful little dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edenblue Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Long haired mini dachy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxagirl Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Tibbie ... Peke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percyk Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 i think id try a tibetan spaniel...not had one but i have met quite a few very happy owners seem like really good allrounders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I stayed with someone who breeds Tibbies earlier this year and they certainly are different little dogs. Dunno about them being lap dogs though, they seemed to be quite happy to sit on their own bums, thank you very much. And one of them barked a lot. A very lot. And it was an ear splitting bark. One thing I noticed about them was that if you were sitting down and there was a way for them to be level with your head, they'd get up there. They don't seem to like being "beneath" you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aztec Gold Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Mini schnauzer!! Trainable and fluffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion 01 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Maybe a Bichon, or a Lhasa, or Tibetan Terrier as has already been suggested. My Tibetan Terriers are lap dogs, very trainable, very intelligent, velcro type dogs, supervisors of everything you do. Yes and definately not a terrier. Not all small dogs are real lap dogs though, have had some big dogs who thought they were lap dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I would go for a longhaired chihuahua. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zug Zug Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I would suggest a bichon may be ideal (if they like white) or a Havanese (if they prefer other colours) both gorgeous lapdogs, lovely gentle playful dogs. Tibetan Terriers also sound great but I haven't spent time with them so I am just going on what others have said there. A critical thing would be grooming requirements. If they aren't keen on the regular grooming then forget the bichons and I think the CKCS would be a lower grooming option (not zero grooming though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Another vote for the Bichon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 The Bichon has a gorgeous temperament and is the perfect lap dog. A word of caution though they bond very strongly with their people and don't like to be left alone at all. High grooming needs too. If they want a bit more independance in the dog then perhaps one of the tibetan breeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirawee Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I would think Papillon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rysup Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Lhasa Apso, if they are strong, confidant people. If they are push overs, the Lhasa will take over the house! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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