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#674026 - 10/25/11 05:02 PM
Dog Breed Suggestions?
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Mentor
Registered: 10/04/11
Posts: 803
Loc: US
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We won't be getting a dog for a while, but we want to do our research thoroughly before we commit for 10-15 years to an animal! We're looking for a small toy breed (around 10 lbs or less full grown), preferably hypoallergenic, but still fluffy (ie: not shorthaired or silky). We're open to mixed/"designer" breeds. Any experience/suggestions? Pics are welcome. 
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#674090 - 10/26/11 03:29 AM
Re: Dog Breed Suggestions?
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Omniscient
Registered: 01/11/05
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Loc: Ohio
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Wikipdia, about the Coton de Tulear: Coton de Tuléar has a medium to long, fluffy, cotton-like coat that is considered hair rather than fur.[2] It is a non-shedding breed with low dander. Like the poodle or Havanese (thought to be the Coton's cousin), this breed has very low allergic affects, and are considered hypoallergenic [3]. This breed has little to no shedding. Mats should be removed through daily brushing and combing. [4] (see Moult). This breed does not have the common "doggie smell", and when properly bathed and groomed does not smell at all. That sounds pretty great to me. Of course, I say this while my 7lb toy poodle is snuggling (inside the front of my robe--LOL). So, on her behalf, I gotta say; TOY POODLES are wonderful, too. They are easy to find, but often overbred. Everyone in the world has met at least one snippy and nasty toy poodle, and that puts a lot of people off about the breed. Believe me, they can be the sweetest, loving and intelligent pets, and are extremely prone to learning human language. No shedding with them, either-----but, with either breed, you must be prepared for daily coat maintenance :-(
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#674161 - 10/26/11 08:50 AM
Re: Dog Breed Suggestions?
[Re: labelo]
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Registered: 10/04/11
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I'd never heard of the Coton de Tulear! I'll have to do some more looking into them. We've also considered toy poodles. I think our biggest concern was, like you said, that they were overbred, and consequently can have a lot of health/personality problems if you're not careful. For that reason we're considering maybe going with a poodle mix? The no shedding sounds great. I'm okay with daily coat maintenance, as this dog will be like my baby for a long time - we're wrapping up undergrad won't be having kids for at least 10 years (I'm going for my PhD, then a couple years to get financially stable), but I have this nagging maternal instinct that something small and fluffy can fill
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#674205 - 10/26/11 10:23 AM
Re: Dog Breed Suggestions?
[Re: labelo]
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The Florentine Diamond
Registered: 02/25/11
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Loc: Washington
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#674206 - 10/26/11 10:24 AM
Re: Dog Breed Suggestions?
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The Florentine Diamond
Registered: 02/25/11
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Loc: Washington
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#674224 - 10/26/11 11:06 AM
Re: Dog Breed Suggestions?
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BTD Crown Jewel
Registered: 03/01/11
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Loc: Canada
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oh gosh, she is so cute!!
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#674235 - 10/26/11 11:25 AM
Re: Dog Breed Suggestions?
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The Florentine Diamond
Registered: 02/25/11
Posts: 5282
Loc: Washington
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Hahahaha, thanks girls. Kangas, like raising a baby till they go outside. I wouldn't change it for the world. Alot of work as a joey,..and i love every second of it!! My husband may prefer I have a jewelery addiction over roos. diamonds don't have vet bills. 
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