I want a hairless and fairly small dog, that is calm and reserved, but loyal and loving too. Appearance does not matter, I just want a dog for company - a dog that I can put on my lap and watch T.V. with, for example. I have searched for some dog breeds, like the Xolo (hairless mexican dog), but they are not available in the UKplease suggest other dog breeds with a similar temperament and attitude, as well as the same qualities (small, hairless and calm) - i need a small dog due to housing size.Anyone suggest otherAlso, thedog should have an average activity level ie not hyperactive, but not lazy eitherYeah, my mum has a very sensitive nose and is allergic to dog hair, which is why i want a hairless or a dog with the minimum amount of shedding

buy a puggle! they are half beagle and half pug (not to mention adorable)

HIA chinese crested adorable but you have to use sun screen and wear jackets.Lammy

A Dachshund sounds just about the right choice for you!

u will like a jack russel terrier

Go to the local animal shelter and visit with the dogs and see which one is closest to the type you are wanting... Every animal I have ever had I got from the pound. It makes you feel a lot better to purchase a dog from the pound than purchase one from someone that is just looking for the ca$h

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what about a short hair jack russel or fox terrior? they're really lovely and good guard dogs as well. or even better how about going to a dog shelter and having a look, you could find your perfect friend and so something good for the world as well.

BULLDOG!!!!! small, shed but not alot except for the seasonal,quiet, very loyal,extremely calm,but will guard u to the death if needed.My bulldogs love my sons lap and happily snore away the day as we are at work. They are not a toy breed but are DEFINATELY much,much more quiet and do not have the temperment problems of the toy breeds.They only require a few blocks a day exercise,are not agressive and definately are happy in a small apartment.I have shown and had national champion bulldogs and can say I am an expert on them,they would be happy with you.

I would not recommend a cocker spaniel or a jack russell for you. From personal experience, cockers can be extremely temperamental (they are also probably not as small as you want).Jack Russels are known for being extremely energetic- they would probably not make a good lap dog. They also may not do very well in an apartment or small house (they need excersize!)