Friday, November 20, 2009

I am looking for a small dog with not too many problems (ie..skin, eye, hip), what is a good breed?

like the other person said, get a mutt. they honestly have fewer health problems. the only "breed" i have experience with is a beagle. they don't have as many problems as some other breeds, but they shed a lot and are prone to hip dysplasia (it can be treated, though not always successfully). also depending on the climate, as with any long-eared breed, you have to watch out for ear infections. chihuahuas also seem to have few health problems, but they can be yappy.

I am looking for a small dog with not too many problems (ie..skin, eye, hip), what is a good breed?
jack-russell terrior
Reply:i love the beagle!!!
Reply:A well-bred one.





Look at the Toy breeds.


http://www.akc.org/breeds/toy_group.cfm





When you find one that you like, click on the link for the National Breed Club to find out more about it. Most National Club websites will also have breeder referral links.





Good luck!
Reply:How small? A beagle is the healthiest you will get in purebreds. I have chihuahuas, and even they have problems within the breed. Mine have been fine, but I know there are issues in the breed.


If you want a healthy small dog a mix is going to be your best option. All purebreeds have issues within their breed.
Reply:You need a mutt or heinz 57.





Visit a shelter or a rescue society. There are a lot of factors to consider besides these with any dog.
Reply:I have a yorkie-poo (mixed breed) that is absolutely adorable and in perfect health. He is agile and very fast, jumps unbelievably high and loves being with people. No problems at all except maybe being too loveable.





What I'm sure folks would say though is that with a mixed breed there is no guarantee what the dog will turn out to be like. Guess I just got lucky.


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