a somewhat random question for you, o flist

[mimesere]

one of the things that is, apparently, in discussion for a wedding gift from the boything's parents is a puppy*. They breed black labs, but we don't have room for one of those (which is sad, because they're beautiful and awesome), so we were thinking of getting a small dog (which would, essentially, be my puppy).

We've ruled out pugs because of the health problems, but otherwise, we are open to suggestions. So far, the front runners are a corgi or a papillon. Any recommendations for a relatively mellow, preferably non-yappy small dog?

I suspect I already know what norabombay's suggestion would be :)



*the last dog I had was a puppy from the time I got her until my mom gave her away 10 years later. all dogs == puppies. especially if they are tiny.

Comments

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I've heard good things about papillons and the ones I met are more interested in their owners than in strangers. I like that kind of devotion. Most terrier breeds are yappy. Long haired miniature dachshunds are very sweet and not barky and hyper like their bigger cousins. Maltese are very lovely.

I'm partial to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels because their spirit is more akin to a laid back and confident larger dog. But...they are partial to, I think, heart defects.