I am looking into getting a little addition to our family, we lost our old dobe last nov and while I wouldn't have changed her for the world and loved her to bits she had an immense dislike for other dogs, despite our best efforts and much early socialisation, which often made life difficult for us. We were thinking something smaller, maybe a jack russell or Patterdale, however I have heard that particulary the Patterdale does not make an ideal pet as they need to work. Can anybody recommend an ideal breed that would be quite easy going with a short coat??

Yorkshire Terrier. I love them. You can keep their hair fairly short, otherwise it might get tangled. They are tough little dogs. Very loving and loyal too.

a Toy Poodle or a Jack Russell.

Well I have an allergy to pet dander i have heard that poodle chihuahuah, and terrier's make good dog's, I lucked out I got a puppy who is all three. it's best for you to go to a library or a pet store and ask what your basic needs in a pet are they give you advice and you check it out. You get the pet that best fits you good luck.

Hi I have a shitzu /lapso apso. Her name is Marley. Great little lap dog and she is so devoted. Jack Russells can be very hyper!They are very smart!

Boston Bull Terrier. They are a really great family dog. They are friendly, loyal, great disposition, playful, they love kids. They are easily trainable since they are smart.

Yorkshire Terriers are great. I have a little one named Emma and she makes my day. She is very easy going..loves to cuddle..is independent..but loves company..loves to play, but lets you rest when you're tired (and will rest with you) .. just so lovable...

westie are a good family pet or a staffordshire bull terrier

If you have small kids, you do not want a small dog.Yorkies are hard to train and easy to injure.Jack Russells are energetic and destructive.Poodles tend to bite.The best small dog i ever had was a Min Schnauzer.Ask your vet for his/her advice.

A mini dachshund (weener dog.) You can get the kind with short smooth hair, They are so cute, fun, like other dogs, love to play. Jack russell's are way too hyper and all they do it jump all over people. Check out mini dachshund's before you make a decision.