ridgiemum Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi everyone, a friend of mine is getting older & has a large dog, but for the next dog would like a medium to small size dog (preferably a short coat) she has had 2 rhodesian ridgebacks before but would like something smaller next time. Any ideas of what dogs to research? Thanks Ridgiemum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe001 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi everyone, a friend of mine is getting older & has a large dog, but for the next dog would like a medium to small size dog (preferably a short coat) she has had 2 rhodesian ridgebacks before but would like something smaller next time. Any ideas of what dogs to research? Thanks Ridgiemum. Beagle?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Daschund (not the mini) or Beagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Daschund (not the mini) or Beagle. Spelt Dachshund, as in 'der Dachs' - German for badger. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Daschund (not the mini) or Beagle. Spelt Dachshund, as in 'der Dachs' - German for badger. :) Yeah I know. I looked at it after I posted and though 'meh' lol :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Cardigan Corgi (the small-medium dog to be having when you're not having a Tibetan Spaniel :) ) Sensible, good natured, all rounder. Great housedog ... but great playing in the garden and going for walks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Kelpie? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinabean Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Two quite different breeds, but what about a whippet or a pug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podengo Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Whippet or Italian Greyhound (they are a toy breed, but quite tall)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Small breed, smooth coat griffon bruxellois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Schnauzer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 schipperke! they are shedders though, and not the most cuddly...but still awesome little dogs, especially if you're a big dog person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) So many more things to consider than just size: * Temperament? People focussed? Or more aloof/independent? * Trainabiiity? How important is an easy to train dog? * Activity Level? An energiser bunny or a more laid back breed? * Inside or outside dog? * Exercise levels? How much exercise will the dog get? I know a few RR folk who also have Whippets and that seems to be a good mix but your friend needs to think about other issues too. No point recommending Whippets if this is to be an outside dog though. However if your friend is a "hound person", most other breeds might not suit. Edited May 6, 2013 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Daschund (not the mini) or Beagle. Why not a mini? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maeby Fünke Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) A Pug! Your friend will need to vaccuum regularly, though, because they shed like the blazes... You'd be amazed at how much hair one little Pug can make! Edited May 6, 2013 by Maeby Fünke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakbelgian Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 SCHIPPERKE Hi Rusty & Bucket, can you please talk to my dog Fleur and tell her that she isn't supposed to be a lap dog or a cuddly dog! She loves to sit on OH's lap and have her belly rubbed until she falls asleep. Schipps are smart, shed once a year maybe twice. Can self exercise themselves. Any other questions just ask me. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Cavalier? Cardigan Corgi sounds great too. Labrador? Don't know how large/small she would be happy with... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nawnim Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 So many more things to consider than just size: * Temperament? People focussed? Or more aloof/independent? * Trainabiiity? How important is an easy to train dog? * Activity Level? An energiser bunny or a more laid back breed? * Inside or outside dog? * Exercise levels? How much exercise will the dog get? I know a few RR folk who also have Whippets and that seems to be a good mix but your friend needs to think about other issues too. No point recommending Whippets if this is to be an outside dog though. However if your friend is a "hound person", most other breeds might not suit. Hope I am not being OT but my situation was similar to that in the OP. Before I got my little terrier schnauzer working dog mix (which was not what I was looking for but I fell in love with her instantly) I was also looking for a small to medium short coated dog for me, an older person, who, having owned boxers all my life, was now looking for a smaller dog and I could not find a suitable breed. In answer to HW's extra criteria I was looking for a people focussed temperament, trainable. medium activity level, inside dog, and daily walk of about 30 minutes ie the sort of dog that would suit an elderly ex big dog person who doesn't really like small dogs as I suspect would also be the situation for the person referred to in the OP. I would be interested if anyone could suggest a suitable breed and one that is reasonably common and available, not something exotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) A Staffordshire Terrier or Hungarian Vizsla...... efs. Edited May 7, 2013 by Purdie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) So many more things to consider than just size: * Temperament? People focussed? Or more aloof/independent? * Trainabiiity? How important is an easy to train dog? * Activity Level? An energiser bunny or a more laid back breed? * Inside or outside dog? * Exercise levels? How much exercise will the dog get? I know a few RR folk who also have Whippets and that seems to be a good mix but your friend needs to think about other issues too. No point recommending Whippets if this is to be an outside dog though. However if your friend is a "hound person", most other breeds might not suit. Hope I am not being OT but my situation was similar to that in the OP. Before I got my little terrier schnauzer working dog mix (which was not what I was looking for but I fell in love with her instantly) I was also looking for a small to medium short coated dog for me, an older person, who, having owned boxers all my life, was now looking for a smaller dog and I could not find a suitable breed. In answer to HW's extra criteria I was looking for a people focussed temperament, trainable. medium activity level, inside dog, and daily walk of about 30 minutes ie the sort of dog that would suit an elderly ex big dog person who doesn't really like small dogs as I suspect would also be the situation for the person referred to in the OP. I would be interested if anyone could suggest a suitable breed and one that is reasonably common and available, not something exotic. Boston Terrier (not rare but not common), or Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Edited May 7, 2013 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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