How to take care of a dog and what breed thats small and doesnt shed much?
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at
5:18 pm
My mom would buy me a dog but ill have to care of it but i dunno how!! ive never had any pets before and i want a small dog thats good for children and that doesnt shed much. please help. thanks
I’ve had a turtle before but it passed away.
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1st you should check out your local shelter. You can meet the dog, judge it’s personality, talk to workers about it, and maybe save it’s life. You would not believe how many small, pure bred dogs are in shelters these days due to the economy.
Now cats are easier for a first pet – but if you’re sure you want a dog and it has to be small. Shih-tzu’s shed very little, they aren’t as fragile as Chihuahua’s, they are smart – but stubborn so house training can take a little longer (although I’ve found that with almost all small dogs). They are furry and soft and look like a puppy for most of their lives (keep them trimmed in a short, puppy-cut haircut).
As for the small dog care. Vet visits, flea treatments (all dogs in Michigan need flea prevention), grooming if you don’t do it yourself, my dog doesn’t eat a ton of food (like my previous big dogs did), treats for training and praising, toys (they love to play…) water (obviously, lol), and lots of love and attention – we also bought a crate & a baby gate for ours for times we are not home or at night. You could train yours to sleep with you, we just didn’t want to worry about not waking up to let her out at night…
Good Luck
Dachshunds are great with kids and even the long haired versions shed very little.. Only problem I can see is that their backs are easily injured, so make sure kids handle with care.. And it wouldn’t hurt to provide them with steps for your bed or sofa.. (If they’re to be allowed on furniture) Mine sleep in the bed with me..
If it’s your first pet, I wouldn’t get a dog to be honest. Dogs are pretty challenging pets, I would get maybe a small animal or a cat tot start off with.
pomeranion! they are so tiny when they are full grown! They dont shed and are so sweet! My grandma has one and it never barks and is great with children and please check a shelter before you buy!!!!
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