What Breed Is Right For Me?

[krisykris]

Okay, so most of you know I'm thinking about getting another dog within the next few months-year timespan. I'm still undecided about what breed would work with me and my family. I was wondering if you could help a girl out

-Has to be low shedding/good w/allergies
-I'd like a dog I could run with
-I don't mind a dog that needs significant grooming
-Gets along w/my two other small dogs
-Will be happy with moderate exercise (two-three long walks a day plus outdoor playtime)

 

[BostonBanker]

My old Bedlington would have fit the bill perfectly.

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[Brattina88]

miniature or toy poodle... depending on size preference
depending on your allergies maybe a Cocker Spaniel lol they hardly shed at all

 

[Cassiepeia]

A Bichon Frisé might be a good choice. Although I agree a Bedlington Terrier sounds perfect.

Cass.

 

[dogsarebetter]

i second that post!!

 

[Zoom]

Portugese Water Dog or some size of poodle.

 

[Lizmo]

Here are some that come to mind.....

Miniture Poodle
Toy Poddle
Cocker Spaniel
Boston Terrier
Beagle
Cavalier
Chi(short haired)
Dachshund(not sure about health problems though)
Pug

 

[Zoom]

Most beagles I've met shed by the bucketfull...

 

[Lizmo]

Really Zoom I would have never thought that they shed that much!

 

[Zoom]

It could be the food their on, but it's crazy. Same for many pugs I know...though again, could very well be their diet.

 

[PoodleMommy]

Of course I am going to reccomend a poodle!

Really though, a poodle does seem to fit well with your lifestyle and current pets. I would be careful going too big... although it can work, you have to be very careful...even a dog like a cocker would weigh too much in comparison to your pets if they were to try and put them into their place.

Good Luck
Elissa

 

[Lizmo]

It could be Zoom or it could be they are short haired dogs and they are going to shed more

But I know that Showpug could tell us if it is true about pugs though.

 

[krisykris]

Thanks for the opinion guys! I love love love pugs and beagles and my future hubby REALLY wants a pug, but unfortunately they shed so much that automatically I can't breathe.

I hate that I'm limited by allergies, ugh

 

[dogsarebetter]

have you tried those endless allergy medications. doctors can prescribe a crap load, and you can get lots over the counter.
i basically live off of allergy meds.

 

[krisykris]

Rabbits..

Right now I'm on ADVAIR for my asthma and Claritin for allergies. I have such strong allergy related asthma that if I was to get the wrong type of dog, I'd end up in the ER w/asthma problems.

Labs and Goldens are notorious for making me have an almost immediate asthma response.

I sometimes wonder what makes a dog able for me to tolerate and what doesn't. I'm allergic to dander as well as fur, and I know that no dog is truly hypo allergenic, since all breeds have dander.

Bentley has never bothered me a bit. When I got Emma I needed to take asthma meds though, possibly because I'm paranoid and don't want it to develop into something.

I hate allergies. They are evil.

 

[Toller_08]

I was also going to recommend a Portugese Water Dog, Bichon Frise, or some sort of Poodle.

Lizmo, Dachshunds aren't good for people with allergies most of the time. I'm allergic to dogs and react to 99% Dachshunds that I meet. In fact, most smooth or short coated breeds are not good for allergies for most people. I am just fine with moderately long coated dogs and dogs such as Poodles, but react to every smooth, short coated dog I encounter. If someone is severely allergic to animals, then I wouldn't suggest anything besides a so called "hypoallergenic" breed such as the ones I and others mentioned.

 

[Georgygirl]

My parents have a beagle and she definitely sheds....quite a bit. I have a boston terrier and they don't have an undercoat so they shed pretty minimally.

 

[Cassiepeia]

Just want to add that Chihuahua's actually shed quite a bit too. Not an insane amount but I, personally, wouldn't recommend them to people with allergies. Others may disagree...but I know my guy is a terrible shedder (even with regular grooming)..I'm sitting here with half a dog's worth of hair stuck to my black top because I wanted to give him a hug. Hahahahaha!

Cass.

 

[thunderhead]

when you say one that can run with you how far are you talking about? i run about 5 miles a day if not more and no pug or them little dogs a lot of people mentioned would i take doing that,

if you are going to run your dog i would recomend you either rescue an older around 2 year old dog, becuase you shoudn't run with a dog until the dog is 18 months old.

not sure if you like boxers but they make awsome running partners

 

[Lizmo]

Toller, I was not sure about Dachshunds and allergies. I was not going to post that breed but then when ahead just so she could have an idea of what breeds were out there.