Treasureit

There are a lot of rescue dogs on the internet - here is one I picked randomly...see if there are any Westies in your area.
http://www.petfinder.com/index.html

suelovesquilts

We just got a Bichon in October and love her! Very friendly and active! Still not completely potty trained!

adrianlee

[QUOTE=gramajo;4929970]ShihTzus are great. I've had a couple; they are small, friendly, adaptable, cuddly, although they are a little larger than Yorkies & Maltese. My daughter has also had a couple of ShihTzus. She got 2 of hers from ShihTzu rescue group in our area. Both were from families that had to give them up. They were housebroken, obedience trained.

Shih Tzu are great little dogs. We had them for years and also Pekingese. Our present sweet pooch is Pek. My sister-in-law in Texas has 4 Shih Tzu and they are the love of her life. I think your hubby would love the Shih Tzu. Don't forget the Animal Shelters, lovely little dogs there that need homes.

jbj137

Even thou I don't have one now, BEAGLES are my choice.
I have an 8 1/2 year all Tuxedo cat now.
J J

jenniferlrn

I have a sheltie and she is the absolute love of my life. You talk about happy when mommie gets home. You would think that she was being beaten as much as she "cries" when I get home. I can gaurentee that you will never be met with as much happiness and love from anyone as you will with your dog the min you get home. But I think that you alread know that with 2 big dogs at your home already. I totally agree that I would go with a rescue group first but as you say if you can't find the right dog for you then go with a reputable breeder. The reason I say reputable breeder is that my mom just got a chichihua in July of last year and fell in love with Cassy and got her and the breeder didn't tell her that the little girl had some issues. She was brought back once after the first buyer didn't like her or something, not really sure of the reason. But anyways she is now really coming out of her shell now and is a real looker and a real sweetheart. I would probably really recommend a chi as my moms little dog is only about 3 lbs and will not get any bigger either. I think that most chi's are only about 2-8 lbs at most and are great companions.
As a side note if you are getting an older dog from the breeders please make sure that you ask them how they were potty trained. You don't want to have to try to break bad habbits, it is not easy. Talking from my moms experience.
Hope that you find the right dog and breed for you.

karenpatrick

I agree on the Shih Tzus. They are fabulous dogs. The one I had for over ten years just passed away and I'm looking for just the right one. It has to be a rescue though.

RugosaB

I got my basenji start from a vet, who also breeds basenjis (we both agree, this is certainly not the breed for the timid). When I asked her about what breed she would recommend, she said, hands down, a pug! She was speaking in terms of health issues, and temperament

Judith1005

OOO, I vote for the Maltese. My son has a Maltese that is so sweet. "he is a lap dog". Loves to go outside, loves to cuddle, Is so sweet. And very smart. I have him all the time. He's my buddy. And he hasn't been sick one time in the four years we've had him. The only down side, He has to be groomed every 8 weeks. Our cocker spaniel in none of those things.

Jim's Gem

I am partial to Labradors, but they are bigger dogs. I just favor bigger dogs.

Kimkankwilt

We have a Maltese, among others, and she is just a love. They do bark alot, but they are the ultimate lap dog.