Dave: A poodle would fit all your requirements. Although ours only
weighs 6 pounds and is very tiny he can easily run over 2 miles with me and
still tear around the yard in circles when we get home. Of course he is too
small to use the elec. fence collar we still have from a Husky and 2 G.
Shepherds but he doesn't need it as he only hangs around the back door when
he is out alone.
We are finding many advantages in a small dog. He acts like a real dog
in every way. And, although I know it is not advised, in several places
around here he can be off leash (when we're not near a road) and is not
percieved as a threat by anyone or any other dog. And he just won't go far
from us. This is very pleasant for us and allows him actually to run a
lot rather than just walk. He has great endurance and, by running can go in
the coldest weather. We have let his coat get very thick and shaggy which
keeps him plenty warm. And being free he can get away from any unpleasant
situation with other dogs. So far nobody has complained about him running
free while theirs are leashed - probably because he is so small and so
freakin' cute. I mean nothing can match this little black furball for cute.
We took him to 5 parties over Christmas and he was the hit of the show. I
provide music in nursing homes and take him there to sit on laps and get
petted and the folks love it. Get a poodle, you won't be sorry. And when
kids come along things will only get better. As you work at home the poodle
will by at your feet or, like right now while I am typing, on my lap
watching. Looking for mistakes, doesn't know I have spell-checker.
"Dave" <Daveellison2000.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1106533993.177994.140870@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> Hi,
> My wife and I are looking for any advice on what dog breeds might best
> fit our lifestyle. I hate to just paste a checklist of requirements b/c
> it's so impersonal, but I think it covers the important points that
> we've put together in the last few weeks.
>
> Here are the points in no particular order of importance:
>
> - little/No drooling
> - Zero to little shedding
> - Good for allergies
> - Not overly active/energetic/hyoer all the time (I need to be able to
> work out of the house during the day and eat dinner in peace)
> - Will be relatively calm indoors and not too attention seeking
> (similar but not the same as last point)
> - Not a huge barker
> - Not very difficult to train
> - Can train not to chew furniture
> - Kid-friendly
> - High likelihood of long-term health
>
> We are active and plan up to 1 hr of exercise per day with the dog. We
> have a good-size backyard with a radio fence. Would be nice if it could
> go on at least 2-4 mile runs with us.
>
> We would like to keep grooming to 1 hr a week and have no problem with
> professionally grooming every 2 months.
>
> We have no kids now, but will in the next 3-5 years.
> Thanks for any breed suggestions.
>
>
> -Dave
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