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Old 07-05-2007   #1 (permalink)
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Due to some unfortunate events my dad is taking my dog to Mexico (but it's going to live at our house and it'll have a LOT more room to run around in + I can still see it often) buuut my parents are letting me get a new dog, at least.

I don't remember much about how we chose our current dog (cuz I was 4 and I think my parents chose her because she was cheap >__< ) but she's a lab/golden retriever mix but she's pretty small, 20 inches or less. So I don't know how accurate that is...

Anyway, the point is that I'm really unfamiliar with dog breeds... So can anyone recommend a small to small-ish dog that is also relatively calm (or lazy. it'll be indoors most of the time and I don't really like jumpy dogs). Also, it can't be too expensive since I don't care about having a purebred dog or anything from a breeders, so recommending a mix is welcome too. (but i am fond of pugs <3 i guess their noses are bad for the weather though)

Aaaand another thing -- is getting a dog from a shelter okay if I'm not completely sure what makes a healthy dog? because we adopted one when I was really small and I remember it being really sick and us having to take it back i don't really want that to happen again...

edit: I live in Texas so a dog that can stand the heat is necessary. And I can probably take the dog on walks regularly and let it run outside so excersize isn't a problem (but again, no hyper dogs)

edit edit: Forgot the most important part -- I have allergies, but they've mostly subsided... I don't want to risk it though so I'd like a dog with shorter hair and is there such a thing as a hypoallergenic dog?

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I have a small dog a yorkiepoo. Shes a new designer breed. I rescued her just over a year ago. I was tikd they are hypoallergenic but I cant say for sure. shes a wonderful dog. not yappy low maintnence doesnt jump or bits or anything. shes pretty perfect.
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I've always heard that the Japanese Chin is a breed that doesn't require much exercise. In fact, one book I have on dogs describes its energy level as: "This breed considers jumping up on your lap a vigorous workout." They're a small breed, and cute, too.

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Hello,

Ummm... I recommend a Pomeranian or Yorkie. They are toy dogs and don't moult!!! They are calm and lazy and much like a snooze/doze on your lap. Great pets!! Look on the following website and you are probably going to find the right one for you:

Dog Breed Information Center®, DBI

Good Luck finding that one and only dog for you,
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