Which is the best dog breed suitable for me to buy?

Question

My family is interested in adopting an adult dog and we were wondering what kind of breed is suitable for us. I'd like a dog that is less than 45 lbs, social, and can stay indoors for a few hours with no one home.

Answer 1

1. Springa-Spanual (Spelling's wrong)

2. Maltese

3. Toy Poodle

Thats right i think :)

Answer 2

A terrier maybe? My friends have one and love him!

Answer 3

You don't have to get a toy poodle. Standard Poodles are the size you want, high maintenance and  are not fragile at all. They are social, relatively calm and very easy to train.

Answer 4

That depends entirely on the individual dog.  I've known dogs to be trustworthy left in the house at just 1 year old, and I've known some that never settle down.  Temperament has a lot to do with it; not just the breed.  Since you're adopting, you also have to consider the dog's past situation: was it abused? brought in as a stray? suffer from separation anxiety?

In your case, I would look for a rescue near you.  They spend lots of time with the dogs -- many dogs are in foster homes for months -- so they should be able to tell you a lot about the dogs' personalities and behaviors.

Honestly, a boxer from a rescue might be a good choice for you.  I see tons of them on petfinder, there are lots of smaller females who are very calm and friendly.  I personally am a huge fan of the short coats, they do shed but are quite low-maintenance and they don't ever get that "dog smell."

Answer 5

I would check out your local Animal Control - I found my perfect dog (my 40lb. Terrier mix, Bear) there about a year ago.  They usually have a good selection of older dogs, since they don't adopt out as quickly, and may even have some that already have house training down.

If you're looking for something that matches your level of energy or has the "look" you want, check Petfinder.com and get in touch with your local adoption agencies.  These groups usually have foster homes, which means they can give you the details, up front, of the dog's training, grooming, and past veterinary records.  They'll be better equipped to help you find the dog (and breed) of your dreams.