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I'm in a similar situation. I just purchased a house with an acre of land, live in the upper Midwest so winters can be uncomfortably cold/windy, want a snuggling lap dog that I can go on walks with, and plan to eventually train it to be used as a therapy dog at our local children's hospital. I get allergy headaches around some dogs, so a less-allergen producing breed would be important. I'm still a few years out in actually purchasing a dog, but enjoy researching breeds in the meantime. Favorite breeds so far (all are considered less-allergen producing by "the internet"): Havanese- Pro: Loves everyone/dogs/other animals, compact but sturdy dog. Con: I love the mop look but it would have to be a puppy cut as we live in a wooded lot and tick checks would be horrible with that much hair. What's good what's bad: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/havanese.html Dogs 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VyL0SAVQ7s Dogtime: http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/havanese Vetstreet: http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/havanese Bichon frise- Pro: Loves everyone/dogs/other animals, compact but sturdy dog. Con: Only come in white/tear stains. What's good what's bad: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/bichonfrise.html Dogs 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LCD7rXufxI Breed all about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2ulBDtF8R4 Dogtime: http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/bichon-frise Vetstreet: http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/bichon-frise Miniature Poodle- Pro: Compact dogs that can be trained in practically anything, super smart, known to be hypoallergenic. Con: Prefer the personality of a standard poodle but they would need even more exercise. Need lots of mental stimulation because they are so smart. What's good what's bad: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/miniaturepoodles.html Dogs 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74mx2OWM6mE Breed all about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aObVVzOhp5g Dogtime: http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/poodle Vetstreet: http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/poodle Miniature Schnauzer- Pro: My aunt had one that was a therapy dog and it was very mellow and loved laps. Con: Most have a standard terrier personality, so buying a known very mellow adult would be required. May have small dog syndrome. What's good what's bad: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/miniatureschnauzers.html Dogs 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRszUp7GrN8 Breed all about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_nooqDig_g Dogtime: http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer Vetsreet: http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/miniature-schnauzer ------------------------- (Some say Papillon are hypoallergenic, other other sites say no.) Papillon- Pro: Cutest dog ever, imo. I've had one on my lap and it was like petting a cat, which I love. I didn't get a headache from it but only spent an hour in the house. Con: Can get small dog syndrome. Compact but fragile, so can be injured by kids and falls. What's good what's bad: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/papillons.html Dogs 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCB6a1nNFec Breed all about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpphC5Y4K-4 Dogtime: http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/papillon Vetstreet: http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/papillon Ferryll fucked around with this message at 18:25 on Nov 19, 2015 |
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Disclaimer: Information obtained from lots of internet research. Last time I had a dog it was when I was kid and someone had dropped the dog off at our rural property. If getting a hybrid, I'd recommend researching both breeds and being okay with either breed of dog, regarding allergen factor, health problems, shredding, personality, energy level, etc. The allergen factor is super important because puppies and kitten produce a lot less dander than when they are adults. So unless you're getting a retired adult, if getting from a breeder, snuggle both the sire and the dam to see if you may have potential issues. On a similar note, if anyone is selling their retired adult dog, you could get it a lot cheaper and not have to go through that crazy puppy stage. Plus, you would know it's final personality and characteristics. (That's how I got my awesome lower energy year old Bengal cat, who had awesome manners, and who had never been bred and came neutered due to a tiny tail kink.) For hybrid/mutt health benefits, I've read frequently that you want a X bred with a Y; that breeding XY to XY dogs result in no health benefits and have the same pedigree/inbreeding issues. If at all possible, I'd try to find a breeder that posts their health testing against the prevalent health issues for that particular dog breed. I had a coworker who got a very expensive goldendoodle from a highly sought after breeder. Once her dog was an adult, she became a healthcare train wreck with a bunch of genetically linked issues. Not sure about specific questions to ask.
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Congrats! He looks super cute and sweet. What are you going to name him?
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Dec 6, 2015 22:43
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Crossing my fingers for you!
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