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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 9:25am |
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Hi,
Does anyone have a small breed dog? Like Bichon Frise or simular?
We want to get a small dog. Just wondering about them in general. Dont want a boistrous dog.
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caliandjack
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 9:30am |
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my mum used to breed minituare long haired daschunds, they are feisty little dogs, with a loud bark they enjoy chasing balls etc.
I would be more inclined to get a sturdy small breed like a Jack Russell or a Foxy, as a lot small breeds don't tolerate children.
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 9:31am |
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My friend has a couple of Bichons, they are very high maintenance as you have to get them clipped all the time, and they are very barky, might just be her ones though.
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 9:33am |
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Ohhhh i dont want a yappy dog! Hmmmmm i really want one.. Bichons need clipped as in furr wise?
Why cant i spell furr lol, it looks wrong!
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 9:40am |
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Small dogs do tend to be more hyper and yappy, and most seem to not be good with children. If you are looking for gentle and not to boisterous you would probably be better with something slightly bigger to be honest like a Labrador etc.
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 10:06am |
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I have two maltese terriers. They are gorgeous. Slightly smaller than a bischon and fluffy hair. One bonus with them is that they hypoallergenic so are fine for people with allergies. They also don't shed hair...although the down side is you have to get them clipped which costs $$. One can be a bit yappy, but the other one is very chilled out. I think a lot of it comes down to individual dogs and how they are bought up, rather than each individual dog breed traits. We don't have a baby yet, but I am really confident that they will be absolutely fine with the baby...if anything a little disinterested until she starts playing with them as a toddler.
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 10:34am |
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We have a French Spanial(Papillon) and she is the best little dog in the world! Look up the Kennel Club site (I think) and you can look up breeds to find out their characteristics/traits etc.
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 10:43am |
Beagles all the way! We just lost our one a week ago today  She had the best personality, great size (although they have a tendency of being overweight later in life), don't need to be clipped. They do wander though so you need really good fencing (Tess jumped out of Dad's car and ran straight out in front of a car ). They have the most gorgeous ears that you just want to pat all day.
I'm not a fan of Jack Russells or Foxy's. Too yappy.
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 10:46am |
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Yeah im not a fan of jack russells, i just thought bichons are cute lol, and quiet but maybe not!
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 10:51am |
Here is a Papillon, probably not the best pic though
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 10:52am |
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Awwww that is cute tooo! Its such a hard choice!
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 10:53am |
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I mean we wont be getting a dog straight away, becaue they cost HEAPS and we are saving for one. Which is why im selling stuff on TM at the mo..
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 10:56am |
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Yay for doggies!
I have 2 Bichon Frise (max and fran) currently, and have had about 5 in total over the years. My biggest advice to you is wait until your little munchkin is at least 1 (this is assuming you get a bichon) they can be a little bit jumpy and knock wee ones over. They're the calmest of little dogs that I've found (ive had all sorts) and if you'd like any advice about them, feel free to PM me :D Oh and for gods sake dont buy one from a pet shop - it will cost you twice the price as from a breeder and you risk not getting a purebred one which will get issues with health etc! I can hook you up with a good breeder as well (a good friend of mine who sells hers for not as expensive as everyone else ($600-$800) PLEASE stay away from Animates if that's where you're looking :) )
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 10:57am |
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They are definitly expensive- the smaller they are, the more $$$ they seem to be!
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 11:03am |
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Oh im definatly not going to animates lol.
MissAngel where abouts in NZ are you, or your friend? As i would like to view before i bought lol. Yeah we are thinking of it as a 1st birthday present..
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 11:07am |
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We're in Rangiora! and my friend is in chch.
I tell you what, if you wanna come over and meet my doggies to see what Kylah will be like with them - feel free to :D mine LOVE kids (although they're a little barky to begin with) the little one Fran is all licks and cuddles. The older one Max is a big softie lol.
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 11:09am |
Oh yay, i would love too. We get a car next weekend! So maybe the week after?
I was looking at these
i think the 3rd one accross in the 1st photo is adorable!
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 11:12am |
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Oh yay for babies!!! I could just have them all :P They look like good pups, girls are more placid than boys too.
Just flick me a PM and you can come over whenever you like :) I'm home pretty much all the time :D
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 11:14am |
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What do you feed yours MissAngel? Do you have to feed them like Eukanuba (sp?) or the expensive food?
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 11:52am |
I want a small dog too, preferably a Yorkie cause they're so damned cute with the little bows in their hair LOL!!!
My mum has a West Highland White Terrier (Molly) and my sister has a Maltese(Charly)
..Molly is a princess and pretty much rules mums house! She's not the normal 'pocket dog' either.. she's a big dog in a pocket sized body 
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