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I'm voting for a Corgi.
We've got three. Great little guys to have around. Real smart and loyal. As long as you let them get some play time, running and stuff, they'll be perfectly happy to be chill with you inside. That 15 lbs limit is going to be tough though. I think our petite female is over that. CHRIS |
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Schipperke
Appearance Their small, pointed ears are erect atop the head. Schipperkes are either single or double coated with a soft, fluffy undercoat that is covered by a harsher-feeling and longer outer coat. One of the breed characteristics is a long ruff that surrounds the neck and then trails down towards the rear of the dog. Dogs of this breed usually weigh between 3 and 9 kg (7 to 20 lb). The Schipperke puppies are born tailless or with tails in different lengths. In Canada and the United States, they are usually docked soon after birth. In countries that have bans on docking, the Schipperkes display their natural tails which curve over the back of the dog (if the dog is happy and the tail is long enough) in a wonderful spitz-like fashion. The Schipperke is also known as the "Tasmanian black devil" and "little black devil," often because they can be stubborn, mischievous, and headstrong because they are naturally curious and high-energy dogs, when Schipperkes are bored, they often damage property and wreak havoc. Schipperkes are very smart, and sometimes debate listening to owners and doing whatever benefits them the most. The Schipperke also love children and hate closed doors. The breed name of "Schipperke," officially taken in 1888, in English-speaking nations to mean "little sailor". Beginning in the 1920s, however, it was revealed that in Belgium the name was actually a corruption of the Dutch word "Shapocke" or "Scheperke", meaning "little shepherd". Their resemblance to the Belgium Sheepdog (Groenendael) is unmistakable. It has been suggested that the idea of "little sailor" was an invention of the English, who mistook the Schipperke for a Dutch barge dog. With Belgium too often being mistaken for Holland which is in the Netherlands, not Belgium, some reports say they were found frequently as working dogs aboard barges in the canals, with three jobs onboard: security (barking vigorously when anyone approached the barge), keeping the barges free of vermin, and nipping at the towing horses' heels to get them moving to tow the barge. Due to their bravery and adventurous character, not to mention low center of gravity, Schipperkes are to this day known as excellent boat dogs, and are often found cruising the world aboard sailing yachts and powerboats. They are not prone to seasickness. Before the name "Schipperke" was officially taken, the breed was also known colloquially as "Spitzke". It is thought that the name change was to distinguish it from the German Spitz. Schipperkes are widely referred to the U.S.A. as "Belgian barge dogs" or "Belgian ship dogs." It is often said that Schipperkes live up to their name. In World War II, the Belgian Resistance used the dogs to run messages between various resistance hideouts and cells, and the Nazis never caught on. http://www.akc.org/breeds/schipperke/index.cfm |
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growing up running a kennel and training dogs as well as owning a business that allows me to interact with dogs are veterinarians offices everyday, there are very few small dogs i like.
but.. there are a few breeds i really like. - Westies -Scotties -Corgi's -Miniture Schnauzers. i dont think you could go wrong with any of those. |
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Jack Russel !!!! Bullet proof rat hunters!!!![/quote] Meth fueled weisels! they are the most over rated dog there is. their owners make them out to be super dogs, in reality- most of them are batshit crazy. Bullshit. They are very tough, very smart little bastards. "Big dog in a little dog's body" certainly applies. I wouldn't rate them as hyper, plenty of energy, absolutely. They're easy to care for, as far as dogs go. That said, some will take over if the owner is a push over. My family has two currently. Extended family has another two. Excellent dogs, but they need a strong leader. |
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I had a Miniature Schnauzer that made it to 17 years old. He was a great little dog and companion. His replacement (if there ever is such a thing) is a Westy. She is a neat little dog too, but more stubborn (smart, just strong willed) than the Schnauzer was. Neither one was (is) what I consider yappy. They let you know when someone is around or when they hear strange noises which is what I want.
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My friend bought a rat terrier for his exwife and took it when they split up. It is a cool ass little dog, lots of personality and not afraid of anything. It is also very smart and appears to be easily trained. I would look at them for sure. It is also not yappy like most small dog breeds.
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Quoted: I'm moving into a new apartment soon that allows pets. The only problem is that they have to be under 15 lbs so I'm looking at smaller dog breeds that aren't foo-foo, ankle-biting, yippity shitheads. The breeds I'm considering are the following, in order of preference: -Scottish Terrier http://www.doggies.com/images-new/breed-guide-dog-photos/Scottish_Terrier_body.jpg -Welsh Corgi http://www.pups4sale.com.au/welsh_corgi_pembroke_03a.jpg -Sheltie http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/berrycake_2909/sheltie-1.jpg I'm open to other suggestions. Out of those 3, I would go with the Scottie. I have two Shih Tzus and have grown to love the little dust mops. We have a 7 year old and a 8 month old pup. They're full of personality, actually decent watch dogs and very loving. I would almost swear the older one can understand every word we say and is the best dog I've ever had. |
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Jack Russel !!!! Bullet proof rat hunters!!!! This...or a REAL dauchsund! Not one of them mini-POS' that are glorified chiuauas. |
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Cairn terrier.
Wife wanted one for the next dog when the lab died. Cairn is almost 3 years old and the 13 year old lab is still going strong (though she only wants to retrieve for about 30 minutes at a time). |
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I like miniature Schnauzers but every one I've ever met was very high strung...
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Rat terriers and kids are not a good mix. They tend to be a little snappy in my experience, but every dog is different
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I like miniature Schnauzers but every one I've ever met was very high strung... Mine gets excited around new people. Half the time, she lounges on the couch with my wife, the other half she's patrolling the back yard for intruder birds. |
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Rat terriers and kids are not a good mix. They tend to be a little snappy in my experience, but every dog is different They only get that way if you scare them. And they are extremely fast. Just don't startle them awake. |
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You can raise a whole lot of chihuahuas in a pretty small space, but there's not much meat on them.
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Rat terriers and kids are not a good mix. They tend to be a little snappy in my experience, but every dog is different They only get that way if you scare them. And they are extremely fast. Just don't startle them awake. When I was around 3 yrs old, I cornered the family rat terrier. I was playing lion tamer using my sesame street phone cord as a whip. I remember that the dog backed in to the corner and as soon as his ass touched the wall, he shot towards me with blazing speed and before I could flinch he gave me a pierced upper lip. The next thing I remember was standing on top of the kitchen table, crying bloody murder. |
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I would vote for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, but males can get up to 30lbs & bitches up to 25lbs. That said, they look smaller than they actually weigh to most people. We have one, and he is a great dog. They make great watch dogs due to a very deep bark, but we have ours trained to only bark when someone knocks on our door. You will need to give them exercise if he is kept in an apartment, and HE/SHE WILL SHED CONSTANTLY. They are very smart, and they will use this to their advantage to get extra food. You have to keep your eyes on their weight because an obese Corgi will develop serious back conditions. Here is a pic of our tri-color Einstein http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/Avtomat/IMG_0005.jpg IMO you won't find many breeds better than a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. My girlfriend has one and everyone loves him. He's a really great dog but you're right... they shed a lot. |
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All of the shelties I've ever seen are way over 15 pounds. And they bark at everything that passes your house. They are good little watch dogs. |
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I had a sheltie and he was my buddy, I have a Chihuahua and a Pomeranian right now and they are my best friends. If you want a dog that is going to be like a family member to you go with a chihuahua. My liittle guy does everything with me, we just got back from the gun range about 5 minutes ago.
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i will tell you this.
in the past few years i really have been impressed with the Corgi's. we took on a new client that deals alot with corgi breeders and alot of the new owners use him as well. i would have one at my house in a heart beat. |
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I thought corgis were 20+ lbs
anyway, at 15lbs or less, you might as well get a cat |
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How about one of those short haired austrailan sheperds?Thier a small medium dog.
Quiet,smart and even tempered. Short hair too |
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Rat Terrier http://i26.tinypic.com/fm6o76.jpg Fantastic dogs. Not yippy. Not as wild as Jack Russels. Very intellilgent. Muscular, athletic. Loyal to a fault. They also hate rodents with a mighty passion. You won't have mice. They're high strung like most terriers, but unlike most, they have an off switch. Give them some petting and they'll calm right down and take it easy. My mom has two,awsome dogs |
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Scotties are tough little bastages if you don't get one from lines that have had all the original drive bred out of them. Unlike JRTs, Scotties were bred as 'kill' dogs for vermin like foxes in the north parts of the UK. The JRTs...I love em but they are like a bee in a jar...were bred to go to ground and bay out the fox so the chase / sport could continue. As tough and brave as JRTs are, they are not as tough as a grizzled old Scottie. Be aware, however, that a good Scottie WILL bite, and that includes other dogs and people he takes a dislike to.
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French bulldogs My friend has one of these, very laid back and doesn't bark. |
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My favorites are welsh corgis, mini schnausers, westies, and the uncommon but awesome norwich terrier
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+1 on the Cairn Terrier. Very similar to the Westie (breed standard is identical except for color), but not so heavily bred for looks.
My mother had one - she was the first small dog that I ever liked. Personally, I try to stay away from the popular breeds, as well as the ones that are heavily bred for looks. In both situations the genetics can be crap, and it's a bit more of a crap-shoot. Some folks may get a great example, but others can get the bottom of the barrel. If you go for the less common breeds, and the ones closer to their working roots you stand a better chance of getting a great dog. Having said that, I'd also take a look at a pug - all the ones I've ever known have been cool and relaxed. |
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Every Yorkie I've known has been a pain in the ass.
I asssume you work or go to school and are gone for many hours a day. Don't get a dog if you are gone 8-10 hours a day. The dog will be a fuck up pain in the ass. Get a cat. |
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Little dogs are great companions. Check out this website. Carol has great puppies that are raised on an open farm:
www.peacevalleykennels.com |
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