The ‘next’ dog - breed suggestions

What about a Wiggy (Whippet x Italian Greyhound)? Not quite as fragile as an Italian Greyhound, but still super cute and relatively small. I have never met one that hasn't been delightful!
 
Border Terrier.
Ours adores a fuss / people / cats / dogs (even though our cat hates him he always sidles up and tries to lick her).
Doesn’t drop much hair, just needs stripping twice a year.
Is very comfortable in his own space and happy to be left.
Was easy to house train.
He’s very cute and funny!

I can’t recommend them enough!
 
Clodagh said:
@Chiffy on here had whippets and cats. I had a rescue lurcher and cats and she learned to ignore them. If you got a whippet as a puppy I can’t see it being a problem.
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My friend used to have a whippet x collie, looked like a slightly sturdier whippet. Fabulous dog, great with their cat but only their cat. I think most breeds will accept a cat if brought up with them.
 
Cinnamontoast said:
Would you consider one of the less numerous terriers eg a Sealyham/Cairn/Norfolk?
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Just to point out Manchesters and English Toy Terriers are also Vulnerable Native Breeds like the Sealyham while Cairns and Norfolks actually aren't on the register as they have sufficent litters registered annually to not be considered at risk now. Norwich, Skye, Glen of Imaal, Mini Bull, Dandie Dinmont and Soft Coat Wheaten Terriers are all VN also. Hope I haven't forgotten any!

ETA: I did indeed forget some - namely Smooth Fox, Kerry Blue and Lakelands. It's sad so many of the traditional breeds have fallen out of fashion
 
The Fuzzy Furry said:
Shih Tzu.

Mine is now v elderly, but has always come to work with me, snoozing in her bed behind my desk.
Gets on well with cats, a saint to take out anywhere and when she was younger would happily take part in long walks.
Happily spent ages at yard looking for meeces too.
Oh, and get a 'pet' cut, much more practical than a show groom!
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Our very missed Shih Tzu Jack. We always had him trimmed very short.

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So sorry for your loss. I second a Toy Poodle. Having had gundogs and other large breeds all my life, now that I am an 'ahem' Senior Citizen, I surprised myself and everyone else who knows me, by falling heavily in love with the most delightful Toy Poodle! Doesn't shed, is very bright and trainable, and will take all the love and cuddles you want to give him. He is outgoing and game for anything. (forget a nervy wee trembly thing) and cheap to feed. Only negative that I can see as a non-shedder, is that he will need to be kept clipped/trimmed. They apparently have fewer health problems than their larger cousins the Miniature and Standard as well.
 
I have friends who have or had have borders, beagles and poodles, model citizens all but never felt like me dogs- with the possible exception of the poodle who is an adorable little snuggler. The border and the beagle owners are both diligent trainers so maybe I always felt they were breeds that required a lot of brain stimulation to be happy. We are more ‘a nice walk and home for a snuggle’ type owners. Now I think on it, neither were very snuggly and were very independent in the house, which could be another reason. I’m used to having mine under foot if not in my arms / on my lap 😂
 
druid said:
Just to point out Manchesters and English Toy Terriers are also Vulnerable Native Breeds like the Sealyham while Cairns and Norfolks actually aren't on the register as they have sufficent litters registered annually to not be considered at risk now. Norwich, Skye, Glen of Imaal, Mini Bull, Dandie Dinmont and Soft Coat Wheaten Terriers are all VN also. Hope I haven't forgotten any!

ETA: I did indeed forget some - namely Smooth Fox, Kerry Blue and Lakelands. It's sad so many of the traditional breeds have fallen out of fashion
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My colleague has a Glen of Imaal! I can never remember what the breed is called but what a lovely wee dog she is.
 
Chinese Cresteds are great fun, I know a breeder and when she told me about hairy hairless versions I nearly wet myself! 🤣

Anyway, I have a small lurcher, there is 1/8th Bedlington in him and the terrier occasionally shows but he’s either asleep or running like a loon in agility classes.

I do think a Border would work though, maybe more for your child than your husband?
 
I'm not a small dog person, but a relative has a shih tzu and I just adore the bones of her.

Cuddly, nicely behaved little thing with just the right amount of sass.
 
Emilieu said:
I have. Just being child or cat friendly seems to be a big ask around here, never mind both. OH is honestly so fussy as well - not sure we would ever find someone to meet his requirements and tick all the boxes!

@Cinnamontoast, hell yes I would. I’d love a cheerful wee scruff. OH is less keen, he wants a nice smooth coat for stroking while watching TV 🙄
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I understand that, I like the silkiness of the springer coat for stroking.
druid said:
Just to point out Manchesters and English Toy Terriers are also Vulnerable Native Breeds like the Sealyham while Cairns and Norfolks actually aren't on the register as they have sufficent litters registered annually to not be considered at risk now. Norwich, Skye, Glen of Imaal, Mini Bull, Dandie Dinmont and Soft Coat Wheaten Terriers are all VN also. Hope I haven't forgotten any!

ETA: I did indeed forget some - namely Smooth Fox, Kerry Blue and Lakelands. It's sad so many of the traditional breeds have fallen out of fashion
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A colleague has a Wheaten and a friend at the yard had a DDimont. He was lush. I’ve told my OH that I see a scruffy terrier in my future. He thinks I’m mad, but I’d just go to a rescue and see what they had when I’m retired. Obviously, we’ll always have springers, bit stuck in the groove on that breed.
DabDab said:
Would a Papillon be too small?
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I thought of that breed earlier: they’re very cute.
 
druid said:
Just to point out Manchesters and English Toy Terriers are also Vulnerable Native Breeds like the Sealyham while Cairns and Norfolks actually aren't on the register as they have sufficent litters registered annually to not be considered at risk now. Norwich, Skye, Glen of Imaal, Mini Bull, Dandie Dinmont and Soft Coat Wheaten Terriers are all VN also. Hope I haven't forgotten any!

ETA: I did indeed forget some - namely Smooth Fox, Kerry Blue and Lakelands. It's sad so many of the traditional breeds have fallen out of fashion
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You forgot Lancashire heelers , who would also tick most of op boxes though some can have a touch of separation anxiety .

Oops just realised you were talking terriers not all groups .
 
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