Small breeds good with kids? small edit

[Anonymous]

Hey ladies,

I am considering another dog, but do not want a large or even medium size dog. I want one of those little lapwarmer dogs! lol I love Min Pins, but am interested in other suggestions. I currently have a 5 year old, and will be trying for #2 at some point (still considering). I do have a Pitbull, who is wonderful, so I am aware of the "alpha" mentality from day one with any dog.

So I guess I would be looking for something small...I'd say no more than 20 pounds, short hair, generally a good temperament (I know a lot of it is how the dog is raised, but not 100%), and something that can be calm at times (not bouncing every second of the day).

Not honestly sure whether I would do a breeder, rescue, or shelter.

Please share your suggestions, stories, and feel free to share pictures of your own! :)

 

edit: Hey ladies, thanks for all the replies! I am starting to look through them now. Sorry it took so long, the lsat few days have been busy busy. :)

[Redwoods_Mama]

Go pick a nice, sturdy, mellow pup form the shelter.  Seriously.  Ours has some real gems.

[garnet83]

beagles. small, short hair, great personalities

[Redwoods_Mama]

BTW, I love pitties, but they often are dog aggressive, and can kill a little dog so fast.  I would take my pitt to a trainer for some troubleshooting before bringing home another dog/squeaky toy. 

[LogansMommy0328]

My mom has 2 Italian gray hounds they loooove my kids there great with them. I will say though they are very fragile dogs so we had to teach our kids to be gentle with them.

[toopicky429]

 My sister has a miniature Schnauzer. He is very good with kids, but I can't stand him. I prefer giant breeds. We have 2 Great Danes, and they are amazing with kids.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Quoting Redwoods_Mama:

BTW, I love pitties, but they often are dog aggressive, and can kill a little dog so fast.  I would take my pitt to a trainer for some troubleshooting before bringing home another dog/squeaky toy. 

Yep, I know. But I actually found a Chihuahua before and kept it at my house for about 3 days, and she was fine with it. In any case she will be going to training classes starting in December or January, just to make sure there won't be any issues.

[armyvet06]

This is our dog. He is full chihuahua. Him and dd have been best friends since the day we brought her home from the hospital.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Quoting LogansMommy0328:

My mom has 2 Italian gray hounds they loooove my kids there great with them. I will say though they are very fragile dogs so we had to teach our kids to be gentle with them.

Are these dogs constantly skittish/scared? Other family members have small dogs, so DD should be alright with any one. (supervised until I am sure of course lol)

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Quoting garnet83:

beagles. small, short hair, great personalities

Hmm...possibility. Are they able to be left alone without howling for...I'd say 4-6 hours (not everyday, just two days a week for sure)?

[ohbamitsans]

I love miniature pinchures they are so damn cute when I move out of here I'm definitely going to get me one :)