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โJul-01-2015 02:41 PM
THX
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โJul-19-2015 10:33 AM
And I will respectfully request once again that the bullying to adopt a dog be stopped.
OP, take whatever route you are comfortable with but PLEASE investigate any breeder thoroughly, ensure they are reputable and the dog is not coming from a puppy mill.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be
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โJul-19-2015 08:45 AM
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โJul-17-2015 02:22 PM
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โJul-17-2015 10:15 AM
gmw photos wrote:Austin is the 3rd schipperke we have had as a family member and each one has loved to RV. He sits in the TT and watches out the window when we are camping. They do shed a lot twice a year, but no beauty salon treatment for him.
For me, I wanted a "clean" dog that does not have doggy odor, and one with a lot of personality. I have a Schipperke, and she is a perfect fit for me. A great travel dog, she loves to go in "her" camper. Again, " for me" I would not consider any other breed.
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โJul-13-2015 03:57 PM
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โJul-06-2015 08:24 AM
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โJul-06-2015 02:04 AM
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โJul-02-2015 02:05 PM
bass n bob wrote:
To answer the questions from Pawz4me- probably prefer under 25 lbs so the dog can be carried on an airplane. Shedding - less is better. Grooming would be professional. Exercise - walks and retrieving a ball. Calm is a must. Yes we have young children around.
I think the Boston Terrier suggestion is a good one for your situation. They do shed a bit, but it's not horrible. Havanese or Bichons would also probably be a good fit.
Also consider Shih Tzus. They tend to be calm and laid back, and most sources list them as the least barky of the small dogs. We have one (obtained from a top breeder) and he only barks when he plays, and not often even then.
I would avoid herding breeds. IME they often don't do well around young children. They tend to want to herd them, which often involves nipping at heels.
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โJul-02-2015 01:51 PM
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โJul-02-2015 01:50 PM
Look at a Havanese.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be
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โJul-02-2015 12:53 PM
Like others has said by all means rescue don't shop. We rescued 2 of ours and they are the best. We take 2 of them camping one of the 2 camping dogs is a rescue and he is a great little camper. While camping they never ever bark and ours never pay any attention to other dogs.
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โJul-02-2015 12:16 PM
But 2 smaller breeds that I've learned to love: Bichons and Shih Tzus. They seem friendly, intelligent, and loveable. Great companion dogs!
If you go the rescue route - if you're not well-versed on dog conformation or traits, take a friend who is. Because I've seen WAY too many rescues who are labeled as some pretty improbable mixes - and any idiot can see that they're pitbull crosses. I'm not saying that pits can't be great dogs - but there's extra liability that comes with owning a bully-breed. You might not be welcome in some RV parks; or your homeowner's insurance might not cover you?
Looking for a small Class C!
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โJul-02-2015 12:07 PM
To answer the questions from Pawz4me- probably prefer under 25 lbs so the dog can be carried on an airplane. Shedding - less is better. Grooming would be professional. Exercise - walks and retrieving a ball. Calm is a must. Yes we have young children around.
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โJul-02-2015 04:06 AM
My old buddies were a Shepard/Husky mix in the 80+lb range & then a Springer, that I thought would be a medium size dog, but turned out to be the "moose" of the litter at about 70lbs.
After losing the Springer a couple years ago, I finally talked the wife into getting another dog.
We too wanted to go the smaller route and we were going to get a mini-Aussie, but a special situation arose and we adopted a 8 month old mini-Dachshund.
While I originally had no interest in the Dachsies, after a couple months I'm now converted! :B
What characters these little guys are! And sooo smart!
He was house-broken pretty quick (a little stubborn!) and rings the doggie-door-bell to go out now.
As far as barking it's all about training. First taught him to "speak" & then rolled that into "shush".
Great little pups!
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