anyone know the best small breed dog to get?

[lou123]

Hi Im looking at getting a puppy and want to know the best breed to get, I have kids and im looking for a small breed. Also where is the best place to look?
many thanks

[samstar]

cairn terrier are suppose to be good with kids.

[FinnishLapphund]

Sorry, but I would need more info. There's small dogs that needs to work, small dogs content with what they learn in puppyclass and everything inbetween, what suits you? What amount of coatcare would be okay with you? Why do you want a dog and not f. ex. a guinea pig?

I've had Norwegian Buhunds, a Smooth Collie and know 3 Finnish Lapphunds, and they've all been great with my sisters children ( though brother-in-law is allergic, so they have no animals at home ). Why? Because I socialized them with children, and because my sisters children have been trained to behave well with my animals. With the right parents, most breeds can make a good "childrens dog".

from Sweden.

[CAYLA]

If you are after a mild natured, bidable small breed family pet, you wont get better than a cavalier, they are a silky coated breed, so regular grooming a must, and a good breeder with fully health tested well breed puppies a must as they can come with health problems, usually in later life, most breeds come with their own breed related health problems.

Insurance, a must for any dog/puppy u choose, but really, I could not recommend cavaliers highlyh enoug, non of that attitudey terrier malarky .

[KrujaaLass]

Second the Cavalier. My daughter has a six month old one. He is adorable. Dont recommend Jack Russell as I have one and although sweet when a puppy her killer instinct is there, be it hedgehogs, rabbitts and G.P. She has also been known to go after foxes in their holes and in the haybarn and not come out for several hours.

[elliefiz]

i have two miniature pomeranians and i cant sing their praises enough! They are the sweetest dogs i have ever met with such loving personalities and everyone who meets them dotes on them! My two have been around kids since we got them at 8 weeks old and they have been so good although they are very small so maybe a bit too small and fragile to be a suitable pet for very young children.

[FrodoBeutlin]

I would have said Italian greyhound, but if your kids are small then perhaps it's not such a good idea as they are quite fragile.

Probably agree with the Cavalier - plus they're totally gorgeous

[FinnishLapphund]

Without more info I can't say only one, but "easiest" ones, according to me :
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Bolognese ( coat care, some recomend to once every 10 day, comb and brush thoroughly before shower ).
Cairn Terrier.
French Bulldog ( bitch if it's your first dog ).
Tibetan Spaniel.

from Sweden.

[Goya]

It really depends on what you want from your dog as someone else has said. You must be sure you are getting a dog for the right reasons. It might be an idea to visit a rehoming centre. They can advise.

And remember
"A dog is for Life"

[mandy4727]

I'd say a Cavalier too. Small, cute. Ours sleeps most of the time. Loves the cats but they don't love her. Do need grooming but as their coat is silky it doesn't tend to knot. Don't eat much, never growls or bites. Easy to walk. don't take up much room when sprawled on the sofa. But not every intelligent!!!