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We are moving this summer and my parents told me I could get a dog. I want a small dog that I can carry around with me everywhere. I've thought about getting a bichon frise for quite some time, but I found out that they can get fairly big sometimes. Any ideas on some small, full bred dogs I could get? And some of the positives and negatives about them?

here's a few...

Yorkshire Terrier: PROS-very loyal. loves to be in a social household. doesn't require much exercise. CONS-grows long coat that needs to be groomed often. doesn't get along with children. prfers to live in a household with adults.

Cocker Spaniel: PROS-very affectionate. Has a willingness to learn and is very intelligent. Gets along with other dogs and children. CONS-can be difficult to house-train. Seems to bark and be louder than other dog breeds.

Shih-Tzu: PROS-has a happy, outgoing, and affectionate temperament. good with kids. bonds with every memer of the family, making it a great companion. grooming and exercise needs are minimal. CONS-also can be difficult to housebreak. tend to weeze and snore. can be stubborn and clever;likes to outsmart its owner.

Pomeranian: PROS-very affectionate dogs. eager for basic training. lively, outgoing, and alert. CONS-tends to act unfriendly towards other dogs. grooming needs are high. can act very cocky.

Chihuahua: PROS-very intelligent and learns quickly. intensely loyal and strong willed. loves affection and is extremely active. CONS-becomes VERY attached to its owner,therefore behaving aggresive towards other people. often snaps and children with its sharp teeth. doesn't like other dogs and demands attention and affetion from their owners. can be very noisy sometimes and difficult to housebreak.

These are only a FEW of all the small dog breeds out there, but these are the ones I like the most although the chihuahua isn't one i favor. Hope this helps you!

-Texancuti

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(Rating: 5) Thank you so much!
This was great advice & gave me some good ideas on what I want to get.
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