small dog- non barker
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They like everybody-- just need to make sure you get one from a reputable breeder that doesn't have breathing probs.
Pugs would be good. But warning...they do shed! Maybe a French Bulldog? Or a Pekingese?
Does your freind care about shedding or grooming? How about trainablity? Does it have to be good with kids? Or other animals? How much exercise will it get? Does she want it to love everybody, or be wary around people it doesn't know?
Does your freind care about shedding or grooming? How about trainablity? Does it have to be good with kids? Or other animals? How much exercise will it get? Does she want it to love everybody, or be wary around people it doesn't know?
Plus pugs can have gas and snore. Squished nose and all.
What about a chi? Short hairs seem to shed more than long hair Plus you can pick up the long hair easier). Some can be hyper or yippy but I have to and they are so calm and quite. Both were rescues. Baby we have had for over 2 yrs and we didn't hear her bark for almost a yr. Now she only barks at the door bell or our neighbor (we have no idea why but we always know it is him- hehe). Mira we have only had 4 wks and nothing only her little sound when she stretches out and relaxes. They get brushed every other day and get a bath 1x a wk w/ an allergen reducing shampoo, plus they get these stix that help her coat, breath and body odor, plus they seem to shed less. They are wonderful. So sweet, gentle, calm, train easily (especialy w/ food), and all they really want is to curl up next to you and be loved. They are pretty easy to take care of. I can say that 2 helps if they need to be alone for prds during the day. That was the only problem we had w/ Baby and w/ Mira she is fine all day in her kennel.
What about a chi? Short hairs seem to shed more than long hair Plus you can pick up the long hair easier). Some can be hyper or yippy but I have to and they are so calm and quite. Both were rescues. Baby we have had for over 2 yrs and we didn't hear her bark for almost a yr. Now she only barks at the door bell or our neighbor (we have no idea why but we always know it is him- hehe). Mira we have only had 4 wks and nothing only her little sound when she stretches out and relaxes. They get brushed every other day and get a bath 1x a wk w/ an allergen reducing shampoo, plus they get these stix that help her coat, breath and body odor, plus they seem to shed less. They are wonderful. So sweet, gentle, calm, train easily (especialy w/ food), and all they really want is to curl up next to you and be loved. They are pretty easy to take care of. I can say that 2 helps if they need to be alone for prds during the day. That was the only problem we had w/ Baby and w/ Mira she is fine all day in her kennel.
Good recommendation, auro. I have a friend who has a really nice Chi mix, very well-behaved cause he was trained so well by him.
BUT! I've met some Chi's that would bark like there's no tomorrow. I think it's more of a how you raise the dog than anything else. Like for a big dog, if you take care of it's exercise needs, it won't bark. Don't know if that applies to small breeds though.
BUT! I've met some Chi's that would bark like there's no tomorrow. I think it's more of a how you raise the dog than anything else. Like for a big dog, if you take care of it's exercise needs, it won't bark. Don't know if that applies to small breeds though.
Exactly BigDog. My one was turned in b/c she was too difficult to take care of, HA. All she want is food water and to snuggle. I can say that if she gets mad she can have an attitude and at 1st she would leave us a pile, actually for my husband, she only did it to him. But she hasn't done that in over a yr. We think that was her only defence/ only thing that she could do to get back at them. We know that she was hit. She would cower if you said anything more than 3 times.
Mira was probably hit to (she cowers) and then she must have been left out on the streets. That's where she was found.
But over all they have been wonderful. Even my mother, she's a bit afraid of dogs, loves them. And I don't care what anyone says mine are great w/ kids.
Mira was probably hit to (she cowers) and then she must have been left out on the streets. That's where she was found.
But over all they have been wonderful. Even my mother, she's a bit afraid of dogs, loves them. And I don't care what anyone says mine are great w/ kids.
My mom has a shih tzu pug mix and she barks when someone comes to the door but thats it. She doesn't make any noise when they leave and she is the perfect apartment dog too lol. and she LOVES everyone. She loves to cuddle and she even sleeps under the blankets at the end of the bed at night lol she loves to play fetch too believe it or not lol but she can be very calm and well behaved when you want her to be.
Chihuahua- Don't spoil them too much, let them have their independence and grow into their own. Great little watchdogs and wonderful fun company. They love to love you. But not for anyone that doesn't have patience.
Italian Greyhound- Very sleek looking dogs. Kind and don't bark a lot. Have a tendency to get attached to their owner. Kind of timid.
Shih*Tzu- Great dogs. But grooming is not only a maybe, it is a MUST. Shih-Tzus are beautiful dogs and most of the time very loving. Need a little exercise and stimulation, but love to curl up next to their owner.
These are just a few off the top of my head. Research the breeds. And when you find one you like, search for one in a rescue. The dog has already been evaluated and most likely trained to sit and lay down, the basics.
Italian Greyhound- Very sleek looking dogs. Kind and don't bark a lot. Have a tendency to get attached to their owner. Kind of timid.
Shih*Tzu- Great dogs. But grooming is not only a maybe, it is a MUST. Shih-Tzus are beautiful dogs and most of the time very loving. Need a little exercise and stimulation, but love to curl up next to their owner.
These are just a few off the top of my head. Research the breeds. And when you find one you like, search for one in a rescue. The dog has already been evaluated and most likely trained to sit and lay down, the basics.