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Need advice on dog breed

BayBarb — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:23:45 GMT

I am ready to get a puppy again, which is very exciting to me! I want to get a small breed, a dog that won't be more then about 15 lbs as I travel and want to take him (decided I want a boy) to be able to fly with me. I was leaning toward a maltipoo ....any advice??

Re: Need advice on dog breed

ical — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:15:30 GMT

Honestly, buy a wind up dog if you plan on flying.. Why put a dog through terror and possible tranquilizing or cargo storage or x-raying (potentially), just for your need for a travel companion.

Re: Need advice on dog breed

BayBarb — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:18:55 GMT

I don't need a travel companion. The reasoning for a small breed is to take him on the plane with me when need be. No cargo storage. My parents travel with their dog and there is no ""terror"" going on....she is happy and jumps into her travel bag ready and happy to go!

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ical — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:29:54 GMT

On 10/21/2014 BayBarb said: I don't need a travel companion. The reasoning for a small breed is to take him on the plane with me when need be. No cargo storage. My parents travel with their dog and there is no ""terror"" going on....she is happy and jumps into her travel bag ready and happy to go!

There are many abandoned or surrendered dogs bought with the same dreaming about buying a dog of their own.

I want a dog just like ______________ <---- fill in the blank.

Many do not have pets because they travel. You cannot assume each dog will fill in your dream visualization of traveling.

There may even be restrictions of canines in some cases. Have you researched this completely?

Re: Need advice on dog breed

BayBarb — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:36:10 GMT

Yes I have. I have had many pets in my lifetime. I posted excited to reach other dog lovers and you have put a damper on that, thank you. Do you always look at the negative? I do not travel every week....but I do travel a few times per year. My last dog, was a large terrier and unfortunately passed away recently. Are you saying that people that need to travel should not have a pet? I respectfully disagree.

Re: Need advice on dog breed

BayBarb — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:41:30 GMT

Also I told you I am not looking for a travel companion...I do not have a dream visualization of traveling....not sure where you are getting that from. I simply am choosing a smaller breed so when I do travel he will not be boarded or left with a pet sitter. Maybe you think people shouldn't have children because they have to work?

Re: Need advice on dog breed

Hooty — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:35:56 GMT

Oh give the poor lady a break, BayBarb, I understand what you mean, I am not that familiar with small dogs, but yorkies, mini-poodles are all nice choices for small dogs. We have an English Bulldog and we don't travel (only day trips) because we don't want to leave in a kennel .......... but we are retired military so we have done lots of traveling before we had dogs!

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151949 — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:10:55 GMT

I used to have a neighbor who had a poodle/maltese mix dog - cute as could be - BUT - and it's a big but - that dog barked from the moment it awoke until it fell asleep - never stopped for even a short while. They were right next door to us and we would say things to her husband like ""Does that barking bother you as much as it does us?"" Then he would put the dog in the house and she would immediately put it right back outside. They tried and tried to get it trained not to bark but even using a professional trainer did not work. We were so pleased when they moved and we didn't have to ever hear that dog again.

Re: Need advice on dog breed

BayBarb — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:49:33 GMT

On 10/21/2014 Hooty said:
Oh give the poor lady a break, BayBarb, I understand what you mean, I am not that familiar with small dogs, but yorkies, mini-poodles are all nice choices for small dogs. We have an English Bulldog and we don't travel (only day trips) because we don't want to leave in a kennel .......... but we are retired military so we have done lots of traveling before we had dogs!

Thank you for understanding.....

Re: Need advice on dog breed

BayBarb — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:53:47 GMT

On 10/21/2014 happy housewife said:
I used to have a neighbor who had a poodle/maltese mix dog - cute as could be - BUT - and it's a big but - that dog barked from the moment it awoke until it fell asleep - never stopped for even a short while. They were right next door to us and we would say things to her husband like ""Does that barking bother you as much as it does us?"" Then he would put the dog in the house and she would immediately put it right back outside. They tried and tried to get it trained not to bark but even using a professional trainer did not work. We were so pleased when they moved and we didn't have to ever hear that dog again.

Oh barking is a problem for sure.....I feel like with people all dogs have different personalities...I have two friends that have Yorkies ...one is a yapper and one is quiet as a mouse....

Re: Need advice on dog breed

tansy — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:23:35 GMT

Look into a Havanese. Mine was the big guy in the litter though and is 20 pounds but that's unusual. He's not a barker but he will whine sometimes

Re: Need advice on dog breed

jaxs mom — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:59:39 GMT

If you really want the dog to be able to fly in the cabin with you, I'd find out what the current regulations are. It used to be that the dog in the carrier had to fit under your seat and the dog had to be able to stand up while in the carrier. Then I'd check out which breeds would meet that requirement.

The maltipoo is really cute, but obviously needs regular grooming. Have you talked to a local groomer about the costs and frequency? They will need to brushed between full grooming appointments too. As far as flying with one, I think the only issue is since they aren't an actual breed they can vary in size. Some stuff I've read says some dogs can be 20 pounds. Probably since they are crossed with poodles and poodles come in many sizes. I'm not sure if a 20 pound maltipoo would be able to stand up in the crate that fits under the seat.

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mousiegirl — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:18:13 GMT

Rescue a mixed breed. I adopted one from Petfinders last year, a terrie mix, and he is the best little dog.

Re: Need advice on dog breed

151949 — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:36:27 GMT

On 10/21/2014 mousiegirl said:
Rescue a mixed breed. I adopted one from Petfinders last year, a terrie mix, and he is the best little dog.

Clearly you did not read that it is important for the OP to get a dog that will be small enough to fly with her - under the seat. You never know for certain how large a mixed breed dog from a rescue may get.

Re: Need advice on dog breed

mousiegirl — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:05:48 GMT

On 10/21/2014 happy housewife said:
On 10/21/2014 mousiegirl said:
Rescue a mixed breed. I adopted one from Petfinders last year, a terrie mix, and he is the best little dog.

Clearly you did not read that it is important for the OP to get a dog that will be small enough to fly with her - under the seat. You never know for certain how large a mixed breed dog from a rescue may get.

Well, mine was nine months old and full grown, 13 pounds. I am sure there are zillions of tiny dogs available through rescue.

Re: Need advice on dog breed

jaxs mom — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:29:33 GMT

Yes, you can always go through a breed rescue.

Re: Need advice on dog breed

HisElk — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:47:26 GMT

On 10/21/2014 jaxs mom said:
Yes, you can always go through a breed rescue.

This is a great idea and I hope the OP checks into this to find a dog that will be on the small side when full grown. So many need good homes.

Re: Need advice on dog breed

glmama — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:55:58 GMT

Breed specific rescues are GREAT. I would check out Dachsund rescue and other small breeds. I've heard great things about small poodles, too.

Re: Need advice on dog breed

CrazyDaisy — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:18:25 GMT

You need to look at the dogs disposition rather than a specific breed (or mix). Not all dogs travel well, particularly by air. It is hard to tell with a puppy so it may be better to look at older dogs. That way you can better determine his personality and if he will travel well.

Re: Need advice on dog breed

doxie1 — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:57:59 GMT

I think you may benefit from doing a search for dog breed selection. You can go to dog time dot com and complete a questionnaire or read about different breeds. There are many more websites that do the same thing. It would give you an idea of what is important to you and how different breeds generally act. Breed rescues are great too. There are other rescues that have small dogs as well.

I do have to say when I got my last puppies I had forgotten how much work went into puppies. I would do it again but it was a difference.

Research breeds in as many different sites as you can find and maybe talk to your veterinarian about them. I think you will be happier if you really know that you are getting the breed that matches your lifestyle.

doxie