After you have made the decision to add a canine companion to your life, you must then decide what kind of dog will work best for your home and your family. Whether you have limited space or have concerns about a large dog toppling over your toddler, making the decision for a small breed dog can be rewarding but can also come with challenges.
The best small dogs for families will greatly depend on the time and energy you will put into the raising and training of the dog. For example, the Pomeranian will remain fairly small, and tend to be great companions for children with whom they have been raised. However, these dogs bark frequently and are quite high maintenance when it comes to grooming.
A Chihuahua will make a great pet for those in smaller places and without a lot of time to put into exercising the dog. These dogs are very loyal and affectionate to their owners and tend to be quite stubborn. Boston Terriers are great companions for families. These dogs make great playful pets and are quite loyal. These dogs remain small into adulthood and require very little upkeep. The downside of the Boston terrier is their habit of chewing on things that they shouldn’t. With proper training these dogs can make great pets.
The Bichon Frise makes an excellent pet. These dogs are relatively easy to train. They are playful and lively. These dogs are great with kids and require very little maintenance. These dogs are love attention and are very loyal. Shih Tzu’s are great family dogs as well. They are rather small in stature and are great with children and other animals. These dogs are medium maintenance dogs and will require daily grooming to keep their coat pristine. These dogs make excellent family dogs.
Regardless of the breed you choose to add to your family, factoring in your home situation is vitally important to consider before making your decision. Choose a dog that will get along well with the space that you have to provide, interact well with your children, and that you will have the time and energy to bathe and groom as necessary. Once you have made your decision contact your local humane society and consider adopting a dog from them. You may also consider mixed breed dogs over having a pure bred. These dogs often make excellent companions. If you have trouble determining if the dog will stay small you can enlist the help of your vet. They can tell by the size of their pays and their body structure approximately how large the dog will be.
