lhaso apso, shih tzu, minitaure schnauzer etc..

killielila

my partner just got a lhapo a few weeks ago and shes adorable theres a 'breeder' (if you can call her that ) near us and her yappy dogs running around the garden and run had put me off the breed .... in fact we had nicked named them yappy !!!!!holes ..but met my pups parents litter mates breeder and no such problems since we got furbaby home she only barks (or squeeks ) if she needs to get to puppy potty when she being cuddled

still a bit chewy but only 11 weeks and im having issue getting her to sit still to wash her face since fur round her eyes a bit long

from someone who 'hates' wee dogs and would rather have a bigger dog shes really melted my heart so cute comical and a real lady

Nenen

If you are worried about health problems with specific breeds then perhaps you could consider a cross-breed as the are reputed to be healthier. They are also cheaper!

We have a cavelier king charles spaniel cross poodle and she is a joy. She has the sweet and gentle nature of the spaniel with the trainability and low/no shedding of the poodle.

Frugalista

Nenen wrote: »

If you are worried about health problems with specific breeds then perhaps you could consider a cross-breed as the are reputed to be healthier. They are also cheaper!

Not so on either count!

http://www.parispoodles.com/hybridvigor.html

also the boom in "designer" crossbreeds means that the feeble-minded and dim-witted will pay far more, simply for the stupid made-up name, than either of the parent breeds cost :mad:.

MentalMinnie

The cross breeds being healthier myth is just that.

Anyway, have you considered a poodle? I found my breeder at crafts for a standard, just waiting for her to call to say that the mum is with pup.

Person_one

Nenen wrote: »

If you are worried about health problems with specific breeds then perhaps you could consider a cross-breed as the are reputed to be healthier. They are also cheaper!

We have a cavelier king charles spaniel cross poodle and she is a joy. She has the sweet and gentle nature of the spaniel with the trainability and low/no shedding of the poodle.

Toy and miniature poodles are among the healthiest and longest living breeds out there, crossing them with KC cavaliers with their many serious problems certainly won't make them any healthier!

pinetree

Hi all, the westnorfolkrspca.org.uk have some small dogs at the moment if anyone is looking

nat_85

I have a shih-tzu and a Scottish terrier, a few of my friends breed Shih-tzu and the ones who do their research tend to have few health problems.

Personally i wouldn't have a shih-tzu again

Just bear in mind the grooming can add up ours is between 23-35 every few months and they can be very fussy!!

if you are after a puppy from a good breeder contact the breed clubs as they have a puppy co-ordinator who can usually help

shutterbug55

Maybe a bit late with this. We looked at many breeds before deciding on a miniature Schnauzer, she is great, doesn't shed, is very good with kids, very lovable, doesn't bark much at all. Only thing she needs groomed every 2-3 months around £25 a time.

HTH