What Breed?

[DallyDoop]

I am looking around at breeds for my mother, I have a few in mind after doing research but I want to see what breeds others think will suit her.

She wants a dog between 16 and 20 inches.
She likes fluffy dogs but doesn't want masses of clipping and grooming.
Likes exercise but will be calm in the house.
She will happily play with the dog and walk it but not sure she is one for dog sports, she just wants a pet.

Any ideas?

 

[stargirl88]

Is she looking for a puppy?

If not, go to the nearest rescue who'll be able to match her up to a suitable dog.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Agree
Rescues often have pups/youngsters too.

 

[DallyDoop]

We are quite happy to look at rescues but we would like a breed so we know what we are getting.

 

[PucciNPoni]

Apart from going to rescue a shelter dog, how about:

Pomeranian (or other small spitz), or a Papillon? Both are cute and fluffy, neither needs desperate amounts of grooming, and are fairly energetic but not overly so...

 

[DallyDoop]

Both a bit too small but thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Vizslak]

schnauzer...available in 3 sizes...cool dogs!

 

[DallyDoop]

I like Schnauzers and I think they sound lovely, but my mother isn't overly keen.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Poodle, also come in three sizes and are very smart dogs. You don't have to have the lion clip, the lamb clip is much more sensible.

 

[posie_honey]

we had a tibeten spaniel when i was younger - lovely dog - my great aunt used to breed them amazingly also worked with the lurcher back in the days hilarious to see a fluff ball cutting up a hare lol!! but equally they are not dogs who need a lot of exersise

 

[littlemisslauren]

Border Terrier (NOT a puppy), I know they are more 'bushy' than fluffy but they are excellent companions, especially slightly older ones as they just toddle about with you and are always happy as long as there is a warm spot by the fire / radiator.

 

[GeeGeeboy]

Lhasa Apso -small but not tiny, fluffy but dont shed hair and are just generally lovely!!

 

[competitiondiva]

Firstly please please check out the local shelters, I understand about wanting to know what you'll get as in an unknown puppy could grow to anything, but often they will have puppies in born from a mum who has gone into the shelter so you will be able to see mum and sometimes they'll know the dad, ok it maybe a mixture but if all around the same height then you know what size dog you'll be getting!

But going down the breed line others to consider are:
Schipperke
Tibetan terrier
japanese spitz or any of the spitz dogs really! The Finnish looks to have a lower maintenance coat.
keeshund
Bichon frise
Spaniels - any of them, although the show cockers have high maintenance coats!

 

[Oberon]

Alot of breed societies also have their own rescue organisations.

 

[ChristmasCollies]

I think that rescues are best, because then you save a dog's sad and lonley life, and give him/her love, which most dogs have been let down.. It's sad. :,(

 

[ChristmasCollies]

Jack Russell Teriers (excuse the awful spelling) are good companion dogs....

 

[PucciNPoni]

Poodle, also come in three sizes and are very smart dogs. You don't have to have the lion clip, the lamb clip is much more sensible.

aaaahhhh, after my own heart, so ya are!

 

[Annette4]

Corgi

 

[LoopyLouise]

schnauzer...available in 3 sizes...cool dogs!

Schnauzers are great my ex MIL had one. He was one really cool little dog Use to take him every where including speed boat in Malta and he would jump in to swim with us but at home he was like a an old man just chilled out in his bed. Will

 

[CorvusCorax]

aaaahhhh, after my own heart, so ya are!

There's at least one Standard in England with a Sch qualification, poodles rock!!!

 

[CinnamonChristmasCookie]

But going down the breed line others to consider are:

keeshund

Spaniels - any of them, although the show cockers have high maintenance coats!

Had a Keeshond myself and the grooming is obscene (made a jumper from the bags and bags we had!) Also, they are quite stubborn and noisy as they were bred to be guard dogs.

Spaniels are going to need serious amounts of exercise!