Pet Sr

Atlas Terriers are my favorite small breed dog. A lot of people question if they are actually a breed, but they are recognized by the ATA, APRI, FCI, and ACR. I think this breed would be a good match for you.

first and most important tip is never ever buy from a pet store!! I can promise you every single one of those are from puppy mills. If it is a mix and they are selling it as a ‘designer dog’ i would run and run fast.

if you want a small breed look into small breed rescues. Look on petfinder.com and put in small breeds and see what comes up near you.

If you get a small breed do not carry it all the time. make sure it walks and is a dog. do not turn it into a yappy little monster. If it behaves then correct it. I have a chihuahua, boxer, golden, and malinois and my chi doesnt get away with anything my other three large dogs dont.

he is a dog and is required to act like a dog

edited to add to the comment that toy breeds are ovelry bred runts. this is NOT true. “teacup” crap dogs are not toy breeds.

Poms are a toy breed, chihuahua’s are, toy poodles ect..;.

its the ‘teacup’ crap that is bred from runts

I have a caviler King charles Spaniel and I love him to bits I have had him for seven years and he is great with children although he is grumpy and would probably bite the other members of my family if he was provoked…but anyway Most King charles are Incredibly patient, Loyal and Friendly great with kids and as far as toy dogs go don’t require much special care…as long as you don’t plan to show him/her. They do however require a LOT of attention an don’t like being left alone for very long although I left mine alone during the day…They are great dogs but if you are the type of person who won’t put the dog down for the first few months and then make mom mind it for you then they are not the dog’s for you…

hypoallergenic

American Hairless Terrier
Basenji

Bedlington Terrier

Bergamasco

Bichon Frise

Bichon/Yorkie

Bolognese

Border Terrier

Bouvier des Flandres

Cairn Terrier

Cavachon

Chacy Ranior

Chinese Crested (hairless)

Cockapoo

Coton De Tulear

Doodleman Pinscher

Giant Schnauzer

Hairless Khala

Havanese

Irish Water Spaniel

Kerry Blue Terrier

Labradoodle

Lagotto Romagnolo

Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)

Maltese

Malti-Poo

Miniature Poodle

Miniature Schnauzer

Peruvian Inca Orchid

Polish Owczarek Nizinny

Poos

Portuguese Water Dog

Puli (Pulik)

Schnoodle

Shepadoodle

Shichon

Shih-Tzu

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Spanish Water Dog

Standard Poodle

Standard Schnauzer

Tibetan Terrier

Toy Poodle

West Highland White Terrier

Wirehaired Fox Terrier

Xoloitzcuintle

Yorkshire Terrier

Do NOT under any circumstances buy from a pet store. They are bred only to make money. No thought is put into the temperament of the puppies and they will most likely have some pretty serious health problems. They are poorly socialized with other dogs, other animals, and people. They are often taken away from the litter too soon. Stores sell mutts (a designer dog IS a mutt, cute, fun, and sweet, but a mutt nonetheless) for rediculous amounts of money. Yes, you might get lucky with a healthy(ish) puppy but it is more likely that you’ll spend hundreds of dollars on vet bills. Stores will often offer a guarantee but they usually require you to return the puppy and they’ll give you another poorly bred and socialized puppy. Also, are you really going to want to return the puppy you’ve spent the last 7 or 8 months bonding with? Most guarantees are only for a year or two and genetic problems usually take far longer to show up.

Google “dog breed selectors” and take a few quizzes. They will give you some breeds to research. Then, if you want a puppy, google for breeders in your area and then do some research. There is a ton of info about what makes a breeder good. Read as much as you can and ask potential breeders any questions you have. If they can’t answer your questions, if they won’t let you see where the puppies are raised, if they are unfamiliar with common health issues (which you wil know because of all the research you did), then RUN from that breeder. Alternatively, visit your local animal shelter and adopt one of the many dogs needing a home. You’ll probably need to be slightly more flexible with the breed choice but you will be more likely to get a mix. I’d suggest deciding on 2 or 3 breeds and go to the shelter looking for those breeds or mixes with those breeds. Good Luck!