were looking for another female dog

medium/high energy ( as my other dog is a dal)
small/medium size
not too much shedding
pref short haired
not too stubborn
known for good temperment (have 2 young children)

bit much to ask but maybe someone might be able to help, i dont want another dalmatian even tho there great dogs, just cant be doing with another stubborn dog, and waiting till she turned 2 to calm down

[auntie sylvie]

Have you considered a miniature poodle. No shedding. Mine weighs 22 lbs. and is great with kids. Very affectionate and gentle. Not stubborn. He is very eager to please. He was very easy to train. I got him he was 9 weeks and it took me about 2 weeks for him to be clean. He is not aggressive and loves bigger dogs. He loves our two cats and together they are a pack. He actually protects the cats and grooms them. They cuddle and sleep together. Hope this helps.

Vizsla (about the size of a dal or a little smaller) very nice dogs!

[DoggieVogue]

Boston Terrier, maybe? Sounds like my dog. He weighs about 21 lbs, has short hair, doesn't shed much, and has a pretty high energy level (not too high, though) He is semi-stubborn, but not to the point of being a real problem. His temperment is excellent. He is wonderful with all people, especially kids. Not all dogs are good with kids. I have never been around other Bostons, though and I don't know if my dog is an exception to the rule or typical, so don't take my word as fact. I hope you find the perfect dog for your family. Keep us posted! :mrgreen:

[wishbone]

Yeah Poodles might be good for you. Or you can try this dog breed selector from Animal Planet...

Animal Planet :: Guides :: Dog Breed Selector

[DoggieVogue]

Originally Posted by wishbone

Yeah Poodles might be good for you. Or you can try this dog breed selector from Animal Planet...

Animal Planet :: Guides :: Dog Breed Selector

that is really neat! One of my highest matches was Boston terrier, and that is what I've got. I knew Luca was perfect for me!

A Beagle or Harrier would probably be a good choice. Especially the Beagle.... the ultimate kids hound. Another good choice would be a smooth Collie, but they can be hard to find, and pricey.

Poodles are great dogs, but they're high maintenance. Lots of brushing/combing and regular professional grooming is a must. If you have kids to chase around, that could be a problem.

A bit on the smaller size, but you might consider a Rat Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

I tend to steer people away from the sporting breeds, like Vizslas and Pointers. They can be high strung, and "bird brained"... meaning they're always looking for the birds, because that's what they were bred to do. Vizslas in particular, while being beautiful dogs, can be extremely high strung.

And one caveat. You said you want another female, so I'm assuming you already have a female dog. Putting two females together can be a huge mistake. They don't always get along. My female Malamute, for example, simply would not tolerate another female, but was great with males. And I constantly had to break up fights between my female Dachshund and female Beagle. A neutered male might fit in much better.

Originally Posted by orangedog

Vizsla (about the size of a dal or a little smaller) very nice dogs!

Also high energy, need specialised diets if feeding kibble or canned foods, need alot of mental stimulation, tend to point and or flush kids and other small animals, tend to be high strung and are always sniffing out or pointing birds and rabbits whilst walking.

Originally Posted by vetgroomer

A Beagle or Harrier would probably be a good choice. Especially the Beagle.... the ultimate kids hound. Another good choice would be a smooth Collie, but they can be hard to find, and pricey.

Hm...I have to disagree with this. We have had a few Beagles, and whilst they are lovely dogs they are often high strung, almost always noisy (I'm not talking barking, I mean the real "HOW WOW WOW WOOOOOOOOOWWWWLLLLLL" ), need alot of exercise and stimulation and wouldn't be good for young children (how old are the kids?). When I say young kids, I mean -7 years, anything over that and I consider them brilliant as they are eager to please and fairly easy to train, oh and they never get too tired to play Lol.

Poodles are great dogs, but they're high maintenance. Lots of brushing/combing and regular professional grooming is a must. If you have kids to chase around, that could be a problem.

A bit on the smaller size, but you might consider a Rat Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

I tend to steer people away from the sporting breeds, like Vizslas and Pointers. They can be high strung, and "bird brained"... meaning they're always looking for the birds, because that's what they were bred to do. Vizslas in particular, while being beautiful dogs, can be extremely high strung.

And one caveat. You said you want another female, so I'm assuming you already have a female dog. Putting two females together can be a huge mistake. They don't always get along. My female Malamute, for example, simply would not tolerate another female, but was great with males. And I constantly had to break up fights between my female Dachshund and female Beagle. A neutered male might fit in much better.

Agreed.

I know there can be a huge difference in Beagles from working lines, show lines, and those all around dogs bred to be companions.

I've had quite a few, too. I wouldn't recommend a Beagle from working lines, for the very reasons you stated; high energy, always nosing around for the bunnies, and LOUD!

My Beagles came from show lines. Still vocal, but not nearly as bad. Lower energy, less drive, and great with my kids. And they were all taught what "Quiet" means. They were even taught to "whisper" in the house.

There's another breed I didn't mention, but might work well if the OP chose a neutered male, rather than a female. That would be the Bull Terrier. Mine were lovely dogs, and extremely gentle with children. But adults... not quite so careful. I made a couple of runs to the ER after my girls used their heads as battering rams on the back of my legs, and after one of them launched herself from the grooming table and hit me full in the chest, knocking me down. She just wanted me to catch her, LOL. But I wasn't ready for it.

I am not an expert on this but how about miniature Schnauzer ??

We have one little miniature Schnauzer in our neighborhood and this little boy likes my dog (corgi) and he comes up and very playful and very nicely trained cute dog.

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