What small dog do you recommend?

[Kitah]

If you want a smallish dog, thats not a yapper, not a 'nut case' (like many terriers can be), and have calm, placid natures, you can't beat a Cavalier. That will be my next dog.

ahh thats the only other little breed that I rather like. seem really friendly and love being with people all of the time

 

[mrboajangles]

Whippet

 

[falconboy]

How could you not love them?

 

[Vixen]

I think the best thing would be to adopt a little dog from the pound and give it a loving home.

Otherwise you might consider these. Ive listed their average height at the shoulder and weight so you can judge how big they are. Ive kept away from the breeds with similar looks to the ones she doesnt like.

Good indoor dogs:

- Tibetan Spaniel ( 25cm , 5kg )
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ( 30cm, 6kg )
- Miniature Pinchser ( 28cm, 5kg )
- Papillon ( 30cm, 4kg )
- Pomeranian ( 28cm, 2kg )
- Pug ( 28cm, 7kg )
- Toy Poodle ( 25cm, 6kg )


Possible indoor dogs although they need more exercise than the previous and would probably appreciate a yard to run around in :

- Staffy ( 38cm, 14kg )
- English Cocker Spaniel ( 40cm , 13kg )

 

[BenReyn]

If your willing to..quadripple your expenditure you could get Pom-Shi's!!

We have two and they look nothing like a ****zu or a Pommeranian, and are ridiculously cuddle able. Buy one of these and you may get a present back!

 

[kandi]

whatever small dog u choose ,choose short hair long hair is high maintenance, shedding can be a problem poodle or x don't shed, big plus not having dog hair all over you after doggy sitting on lap

 

[CassM]

Definitely a Cavalier. They're stunning dogs, very loyal and loving. They can be kind of pricey though.

Heres my girl before she passed away

 

[waruikazi]

Get a mini bull terrier, they are waaaay cute.

 

[mebebrian]

Grab a staffie cross, i have two and they are the most faithfull dogs i've ever owned and i wouldn't give em up for the world, obiedient, great looking, not to big and dont need a massive yard.

Try the RSPCA plenty of puppies needing a caring home there. And if you take the missus along she's bound to fall for one of them,,,,

 

[djfreshy]

I really don't think ANY of the breeds mentioned so far will sell for $200. That is unless you find a breeder that wants to rehome an older dog. If thats your limit, i suggest going to the pound and choosing one from there. As for small toy breeds of dogs it would be hard to go past a Cavalier or Papillion (Butterfly Dog).

 

[paleoherp]

small dogs never shut up, i'd go a staffie

 

[McBoob_Inc]

Forget little dogs, go with a big hulk of a dog !!

We have our rottie Bender inside with us in our inner city terrace and we have no problems
His yard is small but he is never out there when we are home, he's always at your feet, he's a big baby !!
As long as he's walked and the house is vacuumed twice a day it's all good.
And, being in the city, at least the look of him offers protection....although he'd slime someone to death first if they came in the yard, lol

It's actually been shown in a study by the RSPCA that smaller dogs like chihuahua's and such cause more accidents and deaths than big dogs due to trips and such :shock:

 

[Tatelina]

I have heaps of links that would give you a wide variety of choice for very cheap/low prices but I won't post them as I think dogs and cats (well most animals really) as presents are a really bad idea.

Has your girlfriend considered the training? Socialising? Medical bills? Feed bills? Grooming? Exercising? When she gets a full time job and dog is left alone all day? Wanting to move away from where she is and not being able to find a place with a pet?

 

[Chris1]

jack russell jack russell jack russell!!!!

well, thats if a staffys to big,....staffy would be my number 1 choice,...

 

[Gecko :)]

I think you might need to check out the local Animal Shelter to see what is available, .
As others have said, it will not be easy to find a dog under $200,. unless it is an older dog,..

So it is pretty pointless for us to reccomend if the fact is you only want to spend $200

 

[mcloughlin2]

Cheers for the help guys. It does seem that more money will need to be spent. I actually have a dog of my own, so am aware of the costs associated with a dog. (Food expenses, annual checkups, worming etc)

Considering this we would be training the dog ourselves, so no need for a training school. The reason she would like a small dog is so there is no need for daily walks. (This will happen anyway I'd say). Her birthday is not for a while yet - so heaps of time for research and to make sure its not just a impulse want. I am quite against randomly buying dogs as an impulse buy so am definantly keen to make 100% sure this is not the case.

After checking out the breeds posted it seems the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is in the lead :lol: and there seem to be a few out there for $400 ish but that includes all the microchipping, worming, vaccination etc and for a pure breed dog that is resonable.

I should have made it clearer in my original post, $200 is the most I'd pay for a mutt. (Anything first or second generation cross or multiple crossed animals) I understand that most the time alot more effort is put into breeding purebreed animals so am willing to pay more if that is shown.

Once again thanks for the help - feel free to continue posting what you think as like i said i have a fair amount of time.

 

[cockney red]

A Cavalier King Charles that dos not get daily walks will soon become a King Henry VIII beachball.

 

[aoife]

jack russell's are the ultimate small dog!!! i have one and he's great, so much personality!

 

[mcloughlin2]

A Cavalier King Charles that dos not get daily walks will soon become a King Henry VIII beachball.

:lol:

If the dog isn't walked, it will play fetch in the backyard or something. Just incase someone thinks that it will be ignored.

 

[braddq]

Get a staffy, i got two and they are the best dogs you will ever find. If your lucky you can pick one up around 350 400 mark but its well worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!