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06.04.20, 18:24 PM General Topics
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Dog owners-What breed of dog do you have? How did you select this breed? Would you have chosen otherwise? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.04.20, 06:24 PM Flag
 

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Shih Tzu. They don’t shed, are low key, sleep a lot, don’t need to be walked much and are super love-able . I feel like I have another child in the house...Minus tuition cost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:30 PM Flag
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Ours never barks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:35 PM Flag
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+1. And they are adorable!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:17 PM Flag
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When she barks we all stop dead in our tracks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:38 PM Flag
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And she is super loud when she does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:38 PM Flag
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And she farts a lot! The sound are human loud!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:38 PM Flag
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DH did not believe me until he heard and smelled for himself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:41 PM Flag
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You are lucky. My mom's shih tzu barks like crazy and is so mean. He's really cute though. IMO most small dogs are not too friendly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:02 AM Flag
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Needs tons of walking. Sheds all over. Giant pain in the ass. I love her so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:38 PM Flag
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French bulldog. She’s a bag of cement on legs. She farts, eats shit and is in love with my husband. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:48 PM Flag
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^shes a couch potato, doesn’t bark much, very sweet, mellow personality with people and other dogs. She likes short walks and has never peed inside. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:50 PM Flag
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We have 2 poodle mixes. Small dogs, not happens, don’t shed, not destructive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:52 PM Flag
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Not YAPPERS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:52 PM Flag
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I don’t like happy dogs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:43 PM Flag
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I meant yappy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:56 PM Flag
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What a typo ha ha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:57 PM Flag
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Maltepoo (Maltese poodle cross). She weighs 8 pounds soaking wet it doesn’t shed at all. She looks like a little stuffed animal running around our house. She’s cuddly and mellow and I’m 100% glad we chose the kind we did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:53 PM Flag
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i know someone who has this dog and he is bonkers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:07 PM Flag
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my friend's maltipoo is high energy. Really engaging personality though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:21 AM Flag
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golden retrievers - so lovable and loyal and playful - growing up my neighbor bred them so I told myself as soon as I had a house, I would get one....we have 3 and would have more if I could get DH to agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:57 PM Flag
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lab/mutt mix. Acts like a low key lab, but none of the typical lab health issues. best dog ever. adopted her to boot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:58 PM Flag
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np: This is what I want. My SIL has one - I adore him. Did you adopt from tri-state NYC area? If so, from where. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:48 PM Flag
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We have a shelter lab mix too. Great dog! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:15 PM Flag
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Shiba mix, adopted. Very smart and clean dog, not a barker. Sheds a lot and can be very stubborn but we still love her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:07 PM Flag
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Labradoodle. Wanted something no shed, good for families and medium sized. Perfect dog for us, so loving and doesn't need crazy walking. I know adopting is better than buying but this worked out best for us and I wouldn't have chosen otherwise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:08 PM Flag
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+1. As hypoallergenic as they come (DD allergic), very sweet, playful, and funny. Does enjoy a good run but chill otherwise. Was going to get cavalier King Charles but DD got allergic when we visited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:52 PM Flag
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+2 labradoodle is perfect is every way. just a delicious dog [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:38 PM Flag
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Beautiful dog [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:43 PM Flag
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Beautiful dog [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:43 PM Flag
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I have two of them - a morkie and some kind of a shih tzu/poodle/??/mix. They were both actually rescues, believe it or not. I got the morkie a few months before I met DH. I was looking to buy a cavapoo, but the logistics of getting a dog from some farm in Iowa were stressing me out. I didn't have a strong preference for breed other than it had to be small and not need a ton of space to run outdoors, so I decided to check Petfinder and found my little guy there. He was 1.5 years old, which was perfect- I got to skip all the sleepless nights and the housetraining, but he was still a young, energetic dog. The other dog was a complete whim. I follow the NYACC list of dogs that are scheduled to be put down the following day. Usually I can't do anything (lots of pit bulls), but I saw this little, white fluffy thing and I could not sleep knowing she was going to be put down just because she had a "mammary tumor" and "wasn't adjusting well to shelter life", so I stayed up all night trying to find a rescue org that would pull her for me. I was initially just going to foster her, but we clicked and I could not give her away, so I ended up adopting her. There are no other dogs I would rather have than the 2 that I have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:15 PM Flag
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love reading stories like this. every dog is truly a little life and world in its own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:31 PM Flag
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Dachshund. Just fell in love with one years ago, and now have my 2nd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:25 PM Flag
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I am obsessed with these little guys - how can you not smile when you see them? Just by luck/coincidence the rescue I adopted a few years ago is a Dachshund mix (was looking a number of dogs, this guy came up first), and I dream of getting him a Dachshund friend or two. Maybe when dcs move out... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 10:15 PM Flag
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Aww, they really are! I keep begging DH for another one so they can play together, but he's not on board *yet* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 03:58 AM Flag
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Cavapoo. Perfect dog. 15 lbs. No shed. Fantastic personality [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:00 PM Flag
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cavapoo. fully grown at 9 lbs. doesn't shed much. sweet and playful. very smart and fun to be around. but she is fragile and gets sick from time to time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:04 PM Flag
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LOL on tuition cost. Our shih tzu not so lovable, but does not shed (love that), rarely barks, never has had an accident in house, and also does not need to be walked much. OP, think hard about what your needs are as a family. We picked this type of dog as we needed low-key, no shed, minimal bark for an apartment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:06 PM Flag
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OR-How is she not lovable? Ours loves to cuddle. I heard that this is common.I know each dog is different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:37 PM Flag
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We have a corgi. She is great as a city dog since she just needs daily walks and she doesn't bark a lot. The negative of a corgi is ALL the hair. She is shedding a full corgi every day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:33 PM Flag
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Cavachon (cavalier/ Bichon mix). She's the best! 14 lbs - does not shed, playful, happy, loving, fiercely loyal and incredibly cute!! Wouldn't trade her for any other breed!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:34 PM Flag
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Lab/Mutt - she picked us, just hopped into our arms and we couldn't without her at the rescue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:39 PM Flag
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Same we have a lab mix. She is the sweetest dog ever but sheds A LOT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:03 AM Flag
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:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 02:22 AM Flag
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German Shepherd. LOVE love love her: smart, intuitive, easily trained, protective, super affectionate and attuned to the family. I wish I could clone her. Kidding not kidding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:42 PM Flag
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If we had the space and I had the patience to clean hair, we would have had one. We have a Shih tzu but German Shepard’s are our absolute favorite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:47 PM Flag
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Np: would you recommend German shepherds for first time dog owners? If so, any tips (ex. Age)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:17 PM Flag
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or: yes, I'm a first-time dog owner! Our is a rescue which we adopted at about age two. For me that age was perfect- young but not puppy. I just couldn't handle the puppy stage with the biting of shoes and potty training. She is wired to follow instructions and cooperate. Very focused on positive feedback and because they are/she is so super smart she observes our facial expressions to read when we're pleased or displeased with her behavior. Again: I absolutely adore her. The one downside as the other posted said: she sheds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:52 PM Flag
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That is so helpful! Thank you :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:54 AM Flag
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Golden retriever. Friend had one growing up and he was the best dog ever. Nope. Have had more than one. Great dog for kids. Very social and happy in the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:08 PM Flag
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We have a West Highland Terrorist. We love him, but they aren't for everyone. He is 2.5 yo but has the personality of a grumpy old man. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:21 PM Flag
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That is funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:58 PM Flag
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Portie/portuguese water dog: Love him. true family dog who sleeps at your feet, super snuggly, likes long walks or short walks and loves to nap several times a day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:39 PM Flag
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Awe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:57 PM Flag
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We have a rescue. She's a mix of a bunch of breeds, but she is SO kind and so well behaved. We all adore her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 10:39 PM Flag
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Cockapoo. He is a total love. Wanted a hypoallergenic dog with enough energy to go on hikes and play a lot, but not too big to rule the roost. He's 27 pounds. We all adore him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:07 PM Flag
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I have an English Bulldog. He is seriously the best dog. He's so sweet and just loves to chill all day. He does shed though. I would love another one but they are so $$$. We also just adopted a lab mix from a rescue. She is the sweetest dog ever but she sheds a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:04 AM Flag
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Rescue, mixed. Fell in love with him at shelter. Adopted him and very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 02:21 AM Flag
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I like larger breeds who look elegant and don't shed like crazy and don't become overweight like labs for example, so we have a vizsla. I love all pointers, spaniels, setters, collies, shepherds (they shed though), and standard poodles. I generally don't like dogs with squished faces like bulldogs, pugs and boxers or the really small breeds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 04:16 AM Flag
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Corgi. 4 yo. Ex bf’s fam bred them so I spent a lot of time with them on holidays etc in college. We absolutely love him. Smart as a whip, hilarious, tons of personality/attitude, yet very sweet and extremely affectionate. However! They are stubborn little dogs and can get away with murder if you let them. Just have to be on it, training initially. Also he sheds a SHIT ton — but we deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 05:40 AM Flag
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Miniature Schnauzer- the second one We have had. Good size, non shedding, hypoallergenic. Best personality and so loving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 11:44 AM Flag
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Rescue, a mix of many breeds, including pit bull. She’s a sweet gentle loving companion who has kept us sane in quarantine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:20 PM Flag
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One thing to consider is that the dog's personality matters a TON. It's important to spend some time with the dog in SOME way before adopting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:33 PM Flag
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Had a SHi Tzu that passed two year ago - great dog and FAV breed, but got a Havenese a year ago because I have a 10 yr old and they are sturdier dogs, not as delicate as Shi Tzus and they have more consistent personalities. My DD is rough and my SHi Tzu was afraid sometimes of children. Love our Havenese - great with kids and not shedding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 04:00 PM Flag
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Havanese. Love her to pieces. She’s a little person in a fur coat. Doesn’t shed, low exercise, absolutely adorable and the best thing our family ever did. Can’t imagine our lives without her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 04:24 PM Flag
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Shih Tzu. Mellow, friendly lion, needs daily nose exercise. But should not be left alone for long periods-they are too sociable and need company either with another pet or homins. Puppy cut grooming (every 4 weeks desired, 6wk affordable) will dwarf your own personal hair care. Long hair lion grooming is just too hot for the Shih Tzu [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 04:51 PM Flag
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Goodendoodle. I love my dog so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 05:23 PM Flag
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Bernedoodle! He's the cutest most scrumptious thing I've ever seen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 06:33 PM Flag
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Vizsla mutt. She's a wonderful family dog. She is loyal and protective of her family and would do anything for my kids. Her coat is low maintenance with very little shedding, she loves to go on long walks, hikes, and even runs with me, but she doesn't require a ton of exercise every day. We lucked out through a rescue organization - I just got a good feeling about her :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 07:22 PM Flag
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