We are considering buying or rescuing ourselves a dog for Christmas. Our last dog, Brandy, was a large dog, part Husky and part German Shepard. I think we would like a smaller one this time.
What breed of small dog is noted for its temperament and being friendly – yet a good watch dog?
Any suggestions?
I once had a pomeranian that was a great companion and very clever. Will have another when I move out of my condo and into my own home. May be difficult to find one at the pound though.
ReplyDeleteReuben,
ReplyDeleteOur neighbors of long ago had a pomaranian named Jo-Jo. Was it named after the iine in a Beatles song - "Get back Jo-Jo!"? I remember Jo-Jo reminded me of a little toy with a air bulb you squeese and the thing jumps and yips.
Everytime Jo-Jo would bark both of his little front feet would lift up.
Don't Pomeranians shed that long hair?
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ReplyDeletea weiner dog, Ed. they are smart as a whip and loyal to their masters.
ReplyDeleteBird,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your suggestion and Anna suggested the same thing, but I am afraid a weiner dog would not be much of a running mate.... if I try to run and it ran with me I am afraid it would wobble all over the place.
You'd be surprised at how fast they can run, ed.
ReplyDeleteBird,
ReplyDeleteI meant to welcome you back to beautiful Georgia in the last reply but got carried away with myself describing weiner dogs.
Wait, I am oonfused... that is ME who wobbles when they run.
I had a dog that looked like a Yorkshire terrier but was the size of a Cairn terrier. She was a great watchdog, but she wasn't much of a runner (too low to the ground). How about a cocker spaniel?
ReplyDeleteJudy,
ReplyDeleteThank you. I thought about a cocker spaniel. But don't they shed a lot?
I love corgies, but I have no idea if they are good at anything except looking happy.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to pick any I would go with a Boston Terrier. Thats just me though.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne,
ReplyDeleteA Corgie hun? I'm not sure what one is, I'll look that one up. But it pases one qualification, to look happy.
Steve,
Iused to have a Boston Bull dog when I was in high school. She made a good pet, she sat around and looked at me as she was worshiping me.... that is a good qualification too. But, since I already have had a Boston Bull that disqualifies a BB.
If corgies are good enough for the Queen of England, they are good enough for me. Lizzie has four of them.
ReplyDeleteI had a corgie for a while...got her from the local shelter. I could NOT keep her in the yard and one day, she just disappeared. I am wondering if that is how corgies are...
ReplyDeleteBird,
ReplyDeleteDid you notice if your corgie was wearing a cape or not?
My last two dogs have been rescues and I enjoyed every minute of them. For some reason Daschunds are sometimes abandoned. As sweet as they are, I just can't believe that. I gave my mother the Daschund, Barney, that I found for her. He was an older dog, but still adorable and full of love. And he ALWAYS lets her know when someone approaches.
ReplyDeleteRight now, I have a Yorkie. Most Yorkies that I have met are very sweet and friendly. Unfortunately, Izzy doesn't like too many people or other dogs. I met him when he was older too and I believe that he was never socialized properly.
But whenever someone rings the doorbell, he takes off in a dash down the hall and literally bodyslams the door, usually startling the ringer. I keep saying I'm going to buy him a little crash helmet!
Button,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you and Bird, Daschunds, aka Weiner Dogs, make good pets. All that I have noticed seem to adore their master, which is requirement number one.