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puppys!!
i want a puppy.
and im not allowed to get a inside dog what so ever.
but i want something that will stay small, not get too big.
small enough that i can pick it up and hold it.
my boyfriends getting it for me for christmas.
and im helping to pay on it.
give me a list of different types of dogs
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First of all, owning a dog (or any animal) is a huge responsibility. Its sort of like having kids. Some questions to ask yourself are:
Can I afford to get my dog fixed?
Can I afford vet bills if my dog gets sick?
Can I afford the normal vet bills (such as vaccines, nail trims, dentals)?
Can I afford the food?
Will I have time to take my dog out on walks at least 2 times a week?
Will I be willing to clean up stinky poops in the backyard?
Will I be able to dedicate the time to house train the dog?
Or.. if it will be living outside do I have the accommodations for it so it won't get too hot or too cold depending on weather?
Is my property dog-proofed (no poisonous plants, no wholes in the fence, etc)
Will my dog receive care and affection from me or others every day?
Do the other members of the household approve of a dog.
Getting a pure bred dog from a breeder can be expensive. I would highly suggest adopting from a local animal shelter, or looking on craigslist (you'll be amazed how many people are giving away their animals, just make sure you see the animal first and get it checked by a vet before you adopt it).
As for different type of breeds, you really shouldn't chose a dog by its breed, but by its personality and health.
~Maria, 17
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well there's alot of types of dogs
but here's a list of the most popular breed
1Labrador Retriever
2Cocker Spaniel
3English Springer Spaniel
4German Shepherd ("Alsatian")
5Staffordshire Bull Terrier
6Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
7Golden Retriever
8West Highland White Terrier
9Boxer
10Border Terrier
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Please buy from a breeder not a pet store first of all. You'll know that the dog isn't from a puppy mill that way. Breeders won't give people ANY dog unless they feel the potential owner is a good person and the dog will have a good life.
If you go to a breeder you'll make it harder for people running puppy mills or getting dogs from them harder. If you are looking for a dog that will always stay slightly bigger than a puppy go with a pug or a pug crossed with a Shitzu or other small breed.
Pugs LOVE people, to be held, cuddled and be the focus of your attention. They don't bark a lot and when they do it isn't all that loud. They're easy to train and imprint on people fast. They're also very animated. Shitzus in general are a good buy as are shelties, miniature yorkies and scottish terriers.
My concern is that you said you couldn't bring a dog inside unless I read wrong. If you're leaving the dog outside in a dog house forget any small breed or a pug as they wouldn't bode well in that environment. They're short haired and Pugs especially can't do that with heat or cold.
If you can't bring a dog inside I would advise you not to buy one. Leaving them outside makes most breeds miserable and difficult to handle let alone trust or have a good bond with an owner.
Also, if buying a dog check the pound first to see if you can change an animal's life that has been ruined until now.
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