#second dog

"The name is TIFF

Even though she is a girl, I always call her Tiff-bou

Basenji

Norfolk Terrier

Norwich Terrier

Tenterfield Terrier

Smooth Fox Terrier

Chinese Crested (Powderpuff)

Papillon

Schipperke

The problems with Basenji and Schipperke are pretty similar, they are both independent breeds that aren’t great for sports (and Schips bark).

I am not totally convinced that I’d be able to deal with a terrier, but they fit so many of my other requirements, so I narrowed it down to four maybe breeds. Not totally convinced by the health of Norfolk or Norwich though, seems a bit of a gamble.

At the moment I’m still thinking the best fit is a Papillon, but I read a lot about Chinese Crested last night and I think maybe a Powderpuff would be a good fit?

If anyone could offer some personal insight on any of these breeds (except Schipperke, I know completely what I’d be getting into there) please let me know! Or if there’s another breed you think would suit me, my main requirements are: small, (hopefully) not prone to barking, energetic but not overly so, trainable, not over the top grooming, potential sport dog, gets on with other dogs.

Hey, you would cry too if this lil guy wanted to come be your best friend.

A New Dog in the House: Beyond the Introduction

If you are adding a new dog or long-term visitor to the household, there is much more to harmonious living beyond the initial introduction.  Even if resident pets tolerate the newcomer, there are additional steps the owner must take in order to ensure peaceful coexistence.

Start Small One of the worst mistakes a dog owner can make is to assume that since the initial introduction went well there…

I’ll get my second dog. I want my other dog. I don’t know where they are or if they exist yet. But dang. I’m so tired of waiting.