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DJ Ryudo
Hey /an/, first poster in this thread, blah blah blah.

Anyway, my mother is thinking about getting another dog. We had a golden retriever a few years back but sadly died from some weird type of cancer.

This time she doesn't want something as big as the retriever. Something small, or something that I like to call a "lap dog." I'm sure she will be looking for something cute yet not too expensive to buy. If we were to buy it that is.

I really don't mind getting another dog if we do get one, as long as it doesn't bark 24/7. I would shoot myself if we were to get a dog like that.

Does /an/ have any suggestions as to what kind of a dog I should tell her to get? If you can, post a picture of the type of dog as well so I can show her.
>> Rice
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Jack Rusell terriers are pretty good, small dogs.
They're bred for hunting small critters, so they actually have some intelligence and everything.
>> Anonymous
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battle puppy ftw!
>> Anonymous
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Italian Greyhounds are a good option. Odorless, quiet, generally pretty mellow. Sturdy despite the frail appearance. They will tear off after a critter, though, so they need to be kept fenced or leashed. They also need to have their teeth brushed and nails clipped regularly.
>> DJ Ryudo
OP here of course.

>>189088
Yeah, that's a no. XD; Sorry.

>>189079
I will ask her about those. Not to mention I love Wishbone. <.< >.>
>> DJ Ryudo
>>189079
Well it seems she doesn't like the Jack Rusells because they "yap too much." My friend's Jack Rusell never says a word but whatever.

She wants a "poofy" dog. So maybe something like Lhasa Apsas? Just not those because we've had one before.
>> Anonymous
>>189093

See if you can get a Jack Rusell with a little Dachshund mixed in with it. I've had a couple of pure bred Jack Rusells and sometimes they were just a little too energetic. Best dog I ever had was a Dachshund-Jack Russel mix. But a Jack Rusell is a great dog nonetheless.
>> Anonymous
call some shelters and tell them what you're looking for in a dog
>> Anonymous
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How about a papillon? From what I've seen, they tend to be happy, good tempered dogs.

OP, do you and your mom know much about training a dog? I know she wants a "lap dog" but you have to be careful and treat it like a dog and not a doll. Many people make the mistake of spoiling their lap dogs and accidentially create yappy little assholes.
>> le/x/bian
>>189132
quote for truth, training is gonna be the number one thing to ensure your dog doesn't become an armpit pirana or non-stop barking machine.

You know there's really nothing better than a rescue dog, but if you're looking for a small quiet-ish dog Pugs,French Bulldogs, or Boston Terriers are really a great idea.

Some people think they're ugly, though. More "floofy" choices include Shih Tzus and Lhasa Ahpsas.
>> Anonymous
we have a cross-breed of a japanese spitz and a pomerenian. she never barks unless there's someone unfamiliar at the door. been that way since birth.
>> Anonymous
papillion (aka butterfly dogs) are very good natured dogs, although thye will tend to take any chance to piss a cat off, generrally by sneaking up on it and bouncing but.. eys very goo dnatured dogs.. and tend to be very silly
>> Anonymous
A welsh corgi~
>> Anon
Untrained lapdogs are the bane of toy dog existence.
Shih Tzus are dumb as a rock. But loveable. They also seem to have a fascination with eating shit. Everyone I've known has followed that stereotype. Our little female does...
You definately need to look at the parents first. You can tell a lot about the pup by looking at the parents. Size...I've seen Poms and Papillions that were medium-sized dog height before. So yeah, again with the parents.
Poms are nice. Mine only barks at strangers and he mouses. I trained him from the moment I got him though. He's not a yappy, bitey thing. Can pick him up without having to worry about teethmarks in my face.
>> Anonymous
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German shepherds make fantastic lapdogs
>> Anonymous
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>>189429
Agreed.
>> Anonymous
>>189426
In other words, you need to find a good breeder. Google "signs of a good breeder" and you'll get a shit load of articles.
>> Anonymous
>>189429

So do huskies. I used to have one that would regularly get up in my lap and lay her body/head over my shoulder
>> Anonymous
>>189676

Er lol your one husky doesn't represent all of them. Most rescues will tell you when a husky is a lapdog because it's so rare.
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>>189429
So do Irish Wolfhounds.
>> Anonymous
A miniature poodle would be a good "fluffy" choice if you want an intelligent dog. Toy poodles yap a lot, but a miniature is more in the temperament of a standard poodle. They don't get all that big, do not shed, can be groomed into ridiculous patterns, are very loving, and are pretty hypoallergenic. They can get into everything, and seem to lack a filter of "Is this a good idea?", but in general are very good pets.