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.

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[forensicgirl.livejournal.com]

A friend of mine had a toy poodle that was litter trained-she used a litter box just like a cat! I also really like Wheaten terriers but they can be stubborn and may be larger than what you are looking for (about 30-30 pounds, I think), Papillions are very cute and I have heard good things about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as well. I also know a pug/Boston terrier cross who is very cute. Shetland Sheepdogs need a fair bit of grooming, but are supposed to be very sweet.