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#530813 - 11/20/09 08:35 AM Need your suggestions
sparky123 sparky123 Omniscient Registered: 03/28/05 Posts: 2896 Loc: The O.C.	Hi friends, Sorry I have been away. My mother suddenly passed away last Sunday and it's been very rough. She was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm rupture, developed pneumonia, and then suffered a massive heart attack that eventually took her life. I am trying to hang in there by keeping myself distracted. Anyway, my father is having a harder time than I am and we are seriously thinking of getting him a dog. Please I need your suggestions for a dog with the following qualities: Smaller dog - 10 - 15 lbs max Doesn't smell Sheds very little Good with kids Calm and easy to train I am also searching the internet but thought I'd come here first since you guys are always so helpful. $\:\)$ I am sorry for all of the birthdays and other stuff that I missed. Edited by sparky123 (11/20/09 08:45 AM)
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#530815 - 11/20/09 08:44 AM Re: Need your suggestions [Re: sparky123]
MrsW MrsW The Incomparable Diamond Registered: 09/17/03 Posts: 9033	Huge Hugs and a pm coming your way! As for the dog a poodle or poodle mix won't shed but then you do have the time and expense of having to have the pup groomed. Sorry I don't have any better suggestions. _________________________ MrsW's DB listings
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#530816 - 11/20/09 08:45 AM Re: Need your suggestions [Re: MrsW]
MrsW MrsW The Incomparable Diamond Registered: 09/17/03 Posts: 9033	I think some other small dogs that don't shed are Yorkies Bichons Lhasa apso but again there is the grooming aspect with all of these. _________________________ MrsW's DB listings
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#530818 - 11/20/09 08:53 AM Re: Need your suggestions [Re: MrsW]
Blingaholic Blingaholic BTD Crown Jewel Registered: 03/25/07 Posts: 15862 Loc: VA	shih tzus don't shed, either, but again, you'd have to groom them daily. _________________________ Bistro Goodies
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#530829 - 11/20/09 10:29 AM Re: Need your suggestions [Re: Blingaholic]
stacyf stacyf Connoisseur Registered: 01/17/07 Posts: 1479	sparky -- lots of hugs and love to you! As for dogs, I love dachshunds. Sometimes they can be a little weird around kids though... And they are stubborn. But when they love you, it means something! $\:\)$ What about a beagle? I've seen some small beagles, and they seem to be friendly and low maintenance. Take care of yourself, sweetie!
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#530843 - 11/20/09 11:15 AM Re: Need your suggestions [Re: stacyf]
ErikaM ErikaM Ashaholic Registered: 11/15/07 Posts: 237 Loc: FL	I'm so sorry for your loss. It's especially difficult when it happens so fast. You and your Dad will be in my thoughts. As for the dog, I would also suggest a mini poodle or a poodle hybrid. My MIL bred poodles for years and they are by far one of the smartest dogs on the planet. They are also very loyal and low maintenance. They adapt quickly and are funny little creatures. Much Love!
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#530848 - 11/20/09 11:49 AM Re: Need your suggestions [Re: stacyf]
Casey Casey The Imperial Diamond Registered: 04/24/08 Posts: 6775 Loc: Oregon in the trees	Originally Posted By: stacyf sparky -- lots of hugs and love to you! As for dogs, I love dachshunds. Sometimes they can be a little weird around kids though... And they are stubborn. But when they love you, it means something! $\:\)$ What about a beagle? I've seen some small beagles, and they seem to be friendly and low maintenance. Take care of yourself, sweetie! Beagles are wonderful, but they do SHED! That is the problem with shed/vs maintenance. If a dog doesn't shed, it usually requires daily grooming or periodic trims. If a dog's coat doesn't require any mt. other than an occational bath, it usually sheds, although some much more than others. I think I would consider looking at a poodle hybrid. They often don't require the mt. of a purebred poodle and yet usually don't stink or shed and are often not has high strung as some of the other little breeds. _________________________ http://diamondbistro.com/index/other/seller636.htm
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#530852 - 11/20/09 12:12 PM Re: Need your suggestions [Re: Casey]
jewelcat jewelcat Connoisseur Registered: 01/16/07 Posts: 1494	Sending hugs your way $\:\)$ . As for dogs, I know very little. But based on what I see from the kinds friends have, Beagles are super friendly but I think they can be quite a handful until they're a bit older. So probably not very low maintenance in the training department.
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#530854 - 11/20/09 12:14 PM Re: Need your suggestions [Re: jewelcat]
Casey Casey The Imperial Diamond Registered: 04/24/08 Posts: 6775 Loc: Oregon in the trees	Originally Posted By: jewelcat So probably not very low maintenance in the training department. I agree, even though Beagles are cute dogs and some of them are quite small, they are still hounds with some really strong instincts. It takes work to make them into house/companion pets. _________________________ http://diamondbistro.com/index/other/seller636.htm
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#530862 - 11/20/09 01:17 PM Re: Need your suggestions [Re: Casey]
poppyseed poppyseed Mentor Registered: 12/16/08 Posts: 1157 Loc: NC	So sorry about your Mom, Sparkly. I have a friend with two cockapoos (poodle/cocker mix). They do not get daily grooming nor do they shed, and get trimmed every couple of months. They are very loving and have a sweet disposition. _________________________ AmcorDesign fabulous jewelry custom or not ~ fabujewelry@gmail.com or PM me
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