I am looking at getting a toy breed dog in the future that has a great temperment, can be carried around easily, is good with people who have allergies, and requires little grooming. At the moment, I have a long-haired Welsh Corgi mix dog and a short-haired orange tabby. I love my animals with all of my heart but they shed like you wouldn't believe. I also think I get allergy symptoms due to the dander that comes off my dog. Any suggestions would be great. I would like to get feedback ONLY from people who own these small breed dogs and/or veterinarians and vet techs. Thanks in advance.I know someone who has had toy poodles since he was little and I have toted his two girls around (the dogs). They're pretty easy to take care of.I knew someone who had a Bichon Frise and he was just such a cutie, but I know that he required frequent grooming. To my knowledge, he was a purebred.I see some suggestions on here to adopt from an animal shelter. My current dog and cat were both animal shelter animals who are just loving it here.One more question. What about a Papillon? They're about the same size as Chihuahuas. I know someone that let me have her Papillon in my lap. It was actually really nice. I enjoyed it.

My best friend has a toy poodle. I go over to her house almost every day, so I basically own her lol. She doens't shed at all, and they are pretty calm, but she is pretty playful. She likes it if you throw her a ball or something, but she isn't very hyper. She doenst nip, and she LOVES to be carried around.

short-haired daschund, they are the best dogs ever!

you should look into adopting a puppy from a shelter. Don't spend thousands of dollars on something that you can get for free and save a life at the same time.

We have a short haired chihuahua and he is great. I know chihuahuas have a bad rap, but if you take the time to socialize them with other dogs and people when they are young, then they have the ability to be great companions. He also has short hair and other then a bath requires no grooming.

Hi :) We have a maltese x toy poodle (rescue dog) who is just wonderful. He loves to sit on my lap, be carried etc. If you want a toy breed a toy poodle would be wonderful. No dog is "hypoallergenic" but you get way less shedding with a poodle or sometimes a poodle cross. My daughter has allergies to other dogs but not to this one. Poodles are smart, fun and love people. The only thing is they DO need grooming but if you keep them clipped short they don't need too much.Another friend of mine with allergies has a bichon friese - but I think they are a little bigger?

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Will an answer from a dog trainer, owner, and rescuer do?First, consider getting a Furminator. It's a bit pricey, but does wonders on helping with the undercoat on a Corgi. (I have five Corgis...love the Furminator!) And it works great on cats, too. (I have 8 of those.)I love small breeds. They are wonderful to be around when trained properly. If allergies are an issue, consider poodles, doodles, Maltese, or Yorkie. All are easy to carry and require only daily brushing and combing to keep shedding at a minimum.But, small breeds are strong-minded; especially those of the terrier group. Do consider training so that your dog not only is cute, cuddly and wonderful, but knows how to act in public and with children and strangers.Best of luck. Oh, by the way, the AKC has a wonderful section on helping you find the right dog. Check out their website at http://akc.org.

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There is no such thing as a dog who doesn't shed and doesn't need grooming. Poodles and Bichon Frises, two breeds rather well-known for their hypoallergenic coats, both need to be clipped regularly at the groomer's. Sorry - with fur, comes grooming. If you don't want grooming problems, stick with a hairless breed like the Chinese Crested, the Mexican Hairless or the Khala.One thing I would also like to caution you against is getting a poodle mix from a breeder. This includes 'cockapoos', 'yorkipoos', 'cavapoos', 'bichonpoos', 'silkipoos', you get the idea. This is a scam - irresponsible breeders breed mutts, no different from the mutt you would find in a shelter for $100, and sell them for higher prices as "designer dogs". Don't fall into the trap. If you are getting a poodle mix, get it from the pound.

I would recommend a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel. They are the largest in the toy group and come in some different colors but most prominently in either brown and white or the tri colored brown, white, and black. I own one personally and it is just a great dog to have around.

Hello!! I am the proud owner of two little toy breed pups; Spadie, a chihuahua, and Ethel, a pug. My chihuahua is the BEST little dog in the world. While some of them are hyper and yip a lot, mine does not at ALL. I think that maybe the trick to this was that when I chose him, he was quiet and calm, as opposed to barking and running around. Not that something was *wrong* with him, he just wasn't overly hyper. He was actually really scared, and shaking, when they brought him over to me, this black and white short-haired ball of fluff, and he walked really slowly over to me, climbed into my lap and immediately stopped shaking. I.was.in.love. It's been four years now, and I still am. He barks to communicate important things and is very protective (but not over-protective), but that's about it. He's also a good watch dog, believe it or not, but also friendly, let's kids drag him all over the place in strollers with bonnets on, and he's a good sport about it. They do shake a bit, as a breed, but that's just a breed habit, and not at all a big deal. He travels with me everywhere, and never gives me grief. I drive to the Detroit area often, and he sits in the car quietly the entire time, and doesn't need to get out until the five hour drive is over. One reason for this, I think, is that I started traveling with him as soon as I got him, so it's second nature to him, but still, some dogs never get used to it. The breed needs to be bathed once every month or two, which he is fine with, and his toe nails grow very slowly. My husband actually clips them himself, and Spadie doesn't seem to mind. He hardly sheds at all, can go on walks with a leash but also loves being carried in a dog bag (it's just a matter of your own preference on that one), and is a whore for tummy rubs. Basically, if I could clone him, I'd send you a Spadie today - and I'm not even a dog person, he is my first dog ever! Oh, and he's about 6 pounds, but he seems to gain and lose close to a pound depending on his activity level, how much we get out, etc. My sister also has a chihuahua, and they both love to sleep under the covers at night by your legs, if you'll let them. :) With things going so well with him, we decided to get him a little playmate, so along came Ethel, the pug. She is the cutest, funniest, nosiest little tan chub in the world - but what no one told me was that pugs take a good two years, or in her case closer to three, to finally start calming down. I thought that maybe it was just my pug, or I wasn't training her right, or something of the sort, but the more I talked to people, the more I heard that two years seemed to be the common denominator. At the three year mark, though, I will tell you, she was well worth it. BUT - pugs, while not at first, after awhile will shed as though it is there only job on this earth. So, I'm thinking that would not help with your allergies. Mine weighs 17 pounds but doesn't look it, and is as affectionate as the day is long. All in all, they are a great breed, and each little dog has their own very distinctive personalities. Great watch dog, barks when she hears the key in the door, when she thinks she hears someone outside ... no one messes with her 'people,' but also great with kids and grown ups, and even other dogs, includings huge ones. At her day care she sometimes goes to, she rounds up all of the huge dogs and leads them around the gym, because she thinks that they are all the same size. Ethel will also sleep under the covers by your legs - I'm not sure if this is a pug trait, or if she just does it because of Spadie, since he has my kitty doing it now, too. You know how weird animals can be. One last point about the toy breeds - when I started out with mine, I was in a condo, with no yard, so I trained them to go indoors on puppy pads, as they were small enough. Now we have a house with a yard in the city, but they are still trained to go on puppy pads, as well as to go outdoors. It's great if you're running behind, or just can't be home in time ... and if you are home, then outside it is! I really don't mean to sound like some animal-psycho; I swear I'm not, really. I just happened to join this group today, and when I saw your post I thought I might give you my first hand knowledge. It's helpful to know as much as you can when getting into a big committment like this, I think. My parents have a poodle-mix, also, so if you have any questions about that, or more about these breeds, feel free to ask anytime! Best of luck, and hoping that whatever new little guy you choose fits into your gang wonderfully! Missy

I have a Chihuahua who is a wonderful, loving dog with a great temperment. I have allergies but have no problems with my chi. He doesn't shed much either. I never thought I would like a small dog, but I am hooked on chis now. I want to get another.

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