hardwood floor?

You would be very happy with a miniature poodle. I have 2 neutered males that were rescues from a puppy mill. Call your local humane society and ask if they know anyone who rescues puppy mill dogs or if they ever get any in. Poodles do not shed. They are the only small dog I know of who truly does not shed. They are smart, loyal and so happy to be with YOU!

Bichon will not shed but any dog can scratch on your hardwood floor. It depends on how well you work with your dog. If you get a dog be sure you have time to walk it EVERY day and put aside money to take it to a vet in case of an emergency. If you must, keep the dog in a kennel while you are out- from the very beginning and the dog will have no problems being in the kennel for short periods if it is used to it. Good luck.

Yorkies and Poodles are 2 breeds I can think of. What do you mean by destroy your hardwood floors? If you mean that the new little puppy can never have an accident, I think you should forget about a puppy. I doubt it could destroy your floor although I would guess that it could get very stinky if left uncleaned. Puppies are much like babies. You have to clean up there messes until they are older, which is a very short time 1 year compared to children. May I suggest you train your puppy either by using a leash and keep it in the kitchen on a leash or in a cage. Get a book on how to house break a puppy. But just remember there are no guarantees it will never pee on your floor. They don't come with warrantees. Just a LOT OF LOVE. Good luck to you, and especially your little puppy.

Get a Yorkie, they have hair more like a human so do not shed. My mother had one when I was growing up and he never shed. You just have to make sure to groom them regularly. Just like brushing your own hair.

I have a Yorkie and a Chihuahua and they hardly shed and never destroy anything! They are both very sweet and loving small dogs.

I enjoyed the way MGM put it, too many people get into ownership of a dog, only to get rid of it down the road just like an orphaned child, and it a very hard on the dog. I just happen to have wooden floors, and they are going to pot!. I have been adding carpets but there is always a void spot, so I figure the dogs are more important then the floors, fix them some day in the future. But the breed I have are miniature schnauzers, they do not shed, always smell good, and have personalities beyond belief. They would be the perfect dog if it were not for there like to bark at any thing approching our home. And do not forget when to get a dog that do not shed, you must contend with grooming and the extra bucks it will cost you!