TheCheekyMonster Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) beagle? - might have a high prey drive... but every beagle i've met has been such a chilled out thing Edited February 17, 2012 by TheCheekyMonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Griffs are pretty tiny though, aren't they? yes they are small, my boy weighs less than 5 kgs but he is a tough little critter and a sturdy build. My friend who has pomeranians won't let hers on the couch because she says they will break their leg if they jump off - I have no concern with that with my griffon, he jumps up and down off with no problems. as I said his best mate is a tall coolie and they rumble and chase each other - he certainly doesn't show any signs of being tiny or fragile then - he gives as good as he gets. when i was thinking of getting a show dog I thought hard and long about what to get as I did want to get a little dog - i have four other dogs, two goldens and two coolies so I needed a "tough" dog - the griffon ended up ticking all boxes - my griffon breeder also breeds golden retreivers and finds the two breeds are a good combination. Naturally I don't leave my small dog with my larger dogs unless I am around and I think the situation that OP was talking about is the same I was thinking more about with kids. They just always look so delicate to me! :laugh: But that's probably because my two are built like bricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Sorry I should have had beagles and ckcs's on my not list, I just can't take to them. Thanks for the suggestions so far, I really like whippets so may have to investigate that further. The only other animal they will have access to unsupervised is a cat otherwise if they were out of the backyard they could be leashed. We had two bostons here for several months two years ago and my oldest boy was smitten with one in particular they were like shadows and he always had a toy in his mouth. The snoring was loud though :laugh: My partner liked the bossies as well, that is what we called them as they were always in your face. Frenchies are definately high on the list too, Huga do they snore? My youngest has the strongest connection that I have ever seen in a child with animals from everything from the cat to the large animals. Ben is very active outside and due to his constantly playing I discouraged it around Jake but at the new house the yard and play area is huge. Luke will still only be 2 1/2 so anything really small won't be suitable. The dog will either have someone home all day or could come to work with me This is Luke on the weekend feeding the stallion, donkey and sheep with his mate Sally Mita my colts breeder also shows iggies and tibbies and they have some lovely dogs which is what made me attracted to them Edited February 17, 2012 by millbrooksprings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Mita my colts breeder also shows iggies and tibbies and they have some lovely dogs which is what made me attracted to them That's good. You're already in the information loop. Only problem I can find with Tibbies is that they're so damn easy to live with, that it makes it too easy to keep adding one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Frenchies are definately high on the list too, Huga do they snore? Like nothing you've ever heard :laugh: Both my pug and my Frenchie snore, but the Frenchie is louder and deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Schipperke! They are orignally ratters but if socialised and taught early they can do fine - my boy lets my mice run all over him He follows me EVERYWHERE, and he's really a big dog in a small body. He rumbles with my aussie all the time, not all worried about the cattle we've seen, loves water, very obedient (especially when food is involved :laugh:) and pretty low grooming. Plus they are not a short nosed breed so they cope in heat...I live in Cairns ver hot and humid, my boy copes fine with 2km hikes per day fine :) Don't know if that's the sort of thing you're after, but he's the best dog ever :D I love the bostons too! Either way good luck, and please keep us updated :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumtoshelley Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 You will be happy with a whippet they are great dogs. My whippet Missy follows me everywhere she is my velcro dog. She is fairly easy to train. I quite enjoy watching Missy run and she is very easy to exercise and to maintain her weight. Missy is easy to groom,she doesn't smell unless shes rolled in something that does lol. Now to the bad points whippets love counter surfing well my Missy does and she also loves to get into the garbage bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 R&B we trained some skips as hearing dogs and after seeing them picasso the ceiling of the kennels every morning I couldn't own one :laugh: I think they are awesome little dogs though but can't get those sights and smells out of my head Huga between Ben's snoring and his laughing hysterically in his sleep I think it wouldn't bother me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 My vote first off would be a Frenchie .. don't know how they go in the heat though... a bedlington? (with a decent haircut ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfthewords Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Bichon Frise! Our boy (and previous girl) has zero prey drive, is a total smooch with EVERYONE, loves our baby kitten and he is not noisy or messy. Perfect house dog, but also loves a rumble outside and will walk all day if you want him to. :) ETA you don't have to keep them in that ridiculous show clip, either. Jag is kept clipped to a number 10 all year round. Edited February 17, 2012 by halfthewords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sights and smells? What's gone wrong there :laugh: They're a spitz breed so supposedly have no doggy odour...my boy doesn't, but he does need to be bathed once a month with the other two just in case :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 If you had seen them each morning covered head to toe in their own faeces that they had ran through all night you would know what I meant :laugh: That is a smell you would never forget and they managed to get it on the ceiling too! When they had their tails docked their bums used to wiggle from side to side, I used to describe them as guinea pigs cross wart hogs. I was particularly attached to one little poo painter called Rajah, I believe their breeder used to have german spitz also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoofnHoof Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Swedish vallhund? Active hardy dogs but small and quite happy to sit at your feet and watch TV inside :) Sheds quite a bit but pretty easy care as far as grooming goes a basic brush is all that's needed. I don't know about prey drive Lulu would probably go for mice but she's fine around cats etc so might be worth asking breeders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdogs Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Papillon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zug Zug Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Border Terrier? But perhaps a bit more drive than you are seeking (but very cool, fun dogs) I've had a bichon and he would be great but it depends how much grooming you're comfortable with. Perhaps a bit on the small side for an active family? My boy didn't really appreciate small children - preferred to keep his distance. Never snapped, but preferred the company of adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sheltie? Small but not tiny, working dog energy and persistence but people (well, certain people) focussed, coated but don't shed day to day and easy keep clean, just a quick brush every couple of days. Mine has no prey drive whatsoever! I have 2 cats and of my 3 dogs the Sheltie is the least interested in them, he'd rather play with the dogs or me. He's a bit of a stubborn, entire male teenager at the moment, at 9 months but generally good with other dogs and respectful of pack order. He doesn't love being grabbed and hugged by little kids, or anyone, he doesn't know but once he knows and likes someone he's super affectionate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleo's Corgwyn Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I really like the tibbies as house dogs. If you're prepared to make sure they get the exercise and training, and can cope with the shedding, either of the corgi breeds might work for you. I got a Cardigan Corgi as I've always had big dogs, and I wanted that big dog attitude and personality. The Cardis are a little bigger and more laid back than the Pems, but the Pems are more friendly with strangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sorry I should have had beagles and ckcs's on my not list, I just can't take to them. Thanks for the suggestions so far, I really like whippets so may have to investigate that further. The only other animal they will have access to unsupervised is a cat otherwise if they were out of the backyard they could be leashed. We had two bostons here for several months two years ago and my oldest boy was smitten with one in particular they were like shadows and he always had a toy in his mouth. The snoring was loud though :laugh: My partner liked the bossies as well, that is what we called them as they were always in your face. Frenchies are definately high on the list too, Huga do they snore? My youngest has the strongest connection that I have ever seen in a child with animals from everything from the cat to the large animals. Ben is very active outside and due to his constantly playing I discouraged it around Jake but at the new house the yard and play area is huge. Luke will still only be 2 1/2 so anything really small won't be suitable. The dog will either have someone home all day or could come to work with me This is Luke on the weekend feeding the stallion, donkey and sheep with his mate Sally Mita my colts breeder also shows iggies and tibbies and they have some lovely dogs which is what made me attracted to them Don't get a Whippet if the possums are free range and you are attached to them, possum hunting is a favourite Whippet activity. Is your house yard bandicoot proof? They like those too! Other than that a Whippet would be an excellent choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sheltie? Small but not tiny, working dog energy and persistence but people (well, certain people) focussed, coated but don't shed day to day and easy keep clean, just a quick brush every couple of days. Mine has no prey drive whatsoever! I have 2 cats and of my 3 dogs the Sheltie is the least interested in them, he'd rather play with the dogs or me. He's a bit of a stubborn, entire male teenager at the moment, at 9 months but generally good with other dogs and respectful of pack order. He doesn't love being grabbed and hugged by little kids, or anyone, he doesn't know but once he knows and likes someone he's super affectionate. Apart from the coat I immediately thought Sheltie. They would certainly keep up with a 9yr old boy but can also be lounge lizards. Simply love people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 If you had seen them each morning covered head to toe in their own faeces that they had ran through all night you would know what I meant :laugh: That is a smell you would never forget and they managed to get it on the ceiling too! When they had their tails docked their bums used to wiggle from side to side, I used to describe them as guinea pigs cross wart hogs. I was particularly attached to one little poo painter called Rajah, I believe their breeder used to have german spitz also Oh dear :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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