Maybe a poodle, they don't shed much and are good for people with allergies and they are smart. They come in all sizes too.

Originally Posted by wouldbedogowner

Actually, I can't understand my neighbor's behavior in view of the fact that she does love dogs. She took her time to go down to Mexico and rescue this pup. She just doesn't want it running around the house.

She's been feeling sick lately, maybe that's it.

I know one of may neighbor she act rough behave her puppy.

Reeskujo, and splinters, thanks for your comments.

Vetgroomer, thanks for suggested the other breeds. I've read that the havanese don't do well be left alone all day if a person works, I'm looking into the Chinese Cresteds, but would prefer the hairless. The grooming is very easy. Also, they do seem to be a pretty healthy breed.

Splinters, I'm not sure if a poodle would do ok being left alone all day...

The soonest either I or my kids could get home is 4:00pm.

Actually, a poodle's exercise demands may be too high for me anyway.

Vetgroomer, do you know anything about the Bolognese?

Originally Posted by wouldbedogowner

Hi, all. My neighbor and new, good friend rescued a female dog from VERY bad conditions in Tiuana a couple of weeks ago. It looks like, and she's been told it's a golden retriever/chihuaha cross. She already has a chihuahua and doesn't want to keep the dog, hence she's looking for a home for this dog. It's about 6 weeks old she thinks.

Here's the thing: since it's high-strung, and chases her male chihuaha, Who is neutered by the way, she keeps it in her bathroom with the door closed except for when she takes it out to use the bathroom outside. Is that ok? She does leave the light on and sets out bowls of food, water and toys for her.

She's sick of taking it out to use the bathroom all the time, as well. She lives in a third floor condo like me and the stairs are killing her. She doesn't want to litter box train it because she says that will stink up the house and she's not keeping it that long, anway. But, that's not what this post is about.

I don't want it because the dog is not purebred and has already been physically abused and neglected in dirty Tiuana and will likely have behavior and perhaps loads of genetic health issues.

This is really sad. I suggest that your friend just give the dog to organization that can really take care of the dog. It's like she rescued the dog from one really bad condition and put it into another bad condition.

Actually, Splinters, you may be right about the poodle. I would consider a toy or miniature. I think I'll look into that breed more thoroughly.

About, my friend. I talked to her again today about letting it out of the bathroom, she won't. Tomorrow, I'll ask her will she give it to a rescue. I'm pretty sure she's waiting on her sis to make up her mind about taking the dog.

edited to add: Vetgroomer, I just read the Chinese crested is notorious for housebreaking problems, the source is supposedly an animal trainer.

Originally Posted by wouldbedogowner

Reeskujo, and splinters, thanks for your comments.

Vetgroomer, thanks for suggested the other breeds. I've read that the havanese don't do well be left alone all day if a person works, I'm looking into the Chinese Cresteds, but would prefer the hairless. The grooming is very easy. Also, they do seem to be a pretty healthy breed.

Splinters, I'm not sure if a poodle would do ok being left alone all day...

The soonest either I or my kids could get home is 4:00pm.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but "grooming is very easy" for a hairless Chinese Crested is not completely accurate and you need to do your research very carefully with this breed - there are more unscrupulous, unethical breeders than there are responsible ones.

I have had Chinese Cresteds for years now, I am on the Board of Directors for a national 501c3 Chinese Crested rescue organization and can attest that grooming for hairless dogs is anything BUT easy. There are a myriad of skin issues that must constantly be dealt with. They are prone to blackheads, acne, pearly cysts and staph infections. If you get a hairy hairless then you must do weekly shavings to keep the dog in a hairless trim. You will require as much or more skin care products for your dog than you do for yourself (I have a bathroom closet FULL of products because what works for one may not work for another). They are prone to allergies, they have dental issues that must be considered, they require sunblock - but the use of those then causes skin outbreaks, they require warm clothes in the winter. Chinese Cresteds also require a premium diet - no junk grocery store brands unless you want to deal with terrible skin & dental issues. A Chinese Crested will not be a happy dog being left home alone for 8-9 hrs per day every day. Cresties are very social dogs, they are not a breed that you can feed twice a day and pat it on the head every now and then, and have it be a happy, well adjusted dog. They DEMAND their human time and if they don't get it, they will become destructive (i.e., peeing every where, chewing inappropriately, digging inappropriately just to get attention - negative attention is still better than no attention in their little brains.)

But the most important reason why a Chinese Crested is not for you is the fact that Chinese Cresteds are notoriously unreliable on housebreaking. They can never be trusted 100%. They will refuse to go outdoors when it's raining, snowing, icing. They will refuse to go into wet grass to do their business. While I consider my males housebroken, I do not trust them one bit and all wear belly bands in the house to avoid marking issues. Females can and will also mark every bit as much as the male if they come from less than desirable kennels. I use washable piddle pads for my kids even though all but my 2 newest fosters are "housebroken." I have at least one piddle pad down in every room for them to use during the day (for those not crated) as I do not leave them access to the outdoors if we are not home.

I can say unequivocally & without hesitation, Chinese Cresteds ARE NOT the right breed for you.

I stumbled across this thread while also trying to get my own issue resolved. And while looking online at other options for myself to figure out what to do with my misbehaving puppy, I came across the advice of crating the puppy and take him to obedience class.
Now my question to you and to everyone else is, What is the difference between crating an animal in a small cage verses putting the animal in a obviously larger area like a bathroom?

While I consider my males housebroken, I do not trust them one bit and all wear belly bands in the house to avoid marking issues.

Crestie, are your male dogs neutered? I don't remember if you breed your dogs.

Also, Crestie, since you are involved in Xolo rescue as well, do you think a Xolo would work for me?

I rescue, I do not breed. All my dogs are spayed/neutered (we don't do testicle and uteruses in this house). Some I've had since they were 8 weeks old, and others are rescues...neither is more reliable than the other.

No Xolos are not the right breed for you either. Xolos are extremely intelligent, very head strong, bullish, are problem solvers and can be quite prey driven. Xolos, too, would not do well being left alone for 8-9 hours. Xolos need a considerable amount of exercise (regardless of whether toy, intermediate or standard) and I would never recommend them for apartment living without knowing they will be get strenous exercise in a dog park or doggy day care type setting daily. Both CCs and Xolos would do fine if they have another dog to keep them company, but not alone for that length of time. In all honesty, you'd be hard pressed to find a reputable crestie or xolo breeder that would place one of their dogs in your situation. Can you find one to purchase - absolutely, but not from a reputable ethical breeder. There are only a handful of Xolo breeders in this country that are reputable and show their dogs in conformation. Most people with xolos get them from unethical breeders and they come with some severe temperament issues.

Thanks for the reply Crestie, my top two breeds I am considering now remain the toy or miniature poodle and the Shih Tzu. I'm thinking maybe the poodle for me.

I have to have a dog that is good for my allergies and doesn't need vigorous exercise, and of course, I don't want him to be notorious for pottytraining issues.

Originally Posted by CATorres

I stumbled across this thread while also trying to get my own issue resolved. And while looking online at other options for myself to figure out what to do with my misbehaving puppy, I came across the advice of crating the puppy and take him to obedience class.
Now my question to you and to everyone else is, What is the difference between crating an animal in a small cage verses putting the animal in a obviously larger area like a bathroom?

It's not so much where the dog is put but the idea that the dog is put there and left there with no attention and love for an indefinite amount of time, possibly continually.