Small Dogs For Sale

Small dogs as are all dogs, absolutely irresistable, great companions, easy to pick-up, transport and carry around and can be a better option for a smaller home.

Every small breed can be trained to learn commands, however some breeds learn a lot quicker than others. Some shed virtually no hair, while others can shed huge amounts. Short haired dogs can be easier to maintain as longer haired dogs require regular brushing to avoid matting their hair, or alternatively if you keep their hair clipped short this will make it easier to maintain.

Most dogs are great with children when they have grown up together, however a child who is excessively rough or unintentionally teases a dog is at risk of being bitten. If the dog is being poked in the eyes, ears pulled or being smothered then his natural instinct is to defend himself. It will probaby give a few warning nips and growls first and if it contintues it may bite. So if you have young children and decide to bring a dog into your home, its your responsibility to supervise your children around the dog and teach them to respect him and be gentle with him. Then the chances of your child being bitten are virtually none.

Virtually all small dog breeds make good little watchdogs, they will all make some sort of commotion (growling or barking) when a stranger enters their turf. But some breeds are better at this job than others. A few are highly alert and will bark unrelentingly if a stranger is on "their" property.

Contrary to popular belief, it's not dog hair that causes allergies (sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose) it's dog dander (or dead skin flakes) that does. This microscopic dander floats through the air and when inhaled or when it lands in the eyes it triggers the allergic-reaction.

All dogs with skin (which is all of them) produce dander. So there is no such thing as dog, big or small, that doesn't produce it and is therefore totally safe for allergy-sufferers. However, because small dogs have less skin, they produce less dander. It is also thought that breeds who are low hair shedders also shed less dander. So if you have allergies to dander, first consider a small dog, perhaps a low shedding breed, like a Poodle or Maltese, or one of the many other low shedding breeds. It would also be wise to spend some time around the type of dog breed you are considering first, to make certain they don't trigger your allergy before you make the lifelong commitment to a dog.
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