trinabean Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I have a friend who wants to get a dog. He is looking for a small to medium breed, that is easy to look after, good travellers, isn't too fluffy or feminine looking, happy to exercise but also ok to be left at home while he is at work without destroying everything. Grooming is also something he is ok with. i know a lot of it is management and training, but breeds help too :) so any suggestions would be great! I know a couple of Frenchies that fit that description pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 The mini bullies I have met are far more energetic than the standards, and boy are BT's destructive :laugh: What about matching a mature dog of his breed of choice from a breeder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sares Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) I have a friend who wants to get a dog. He is looking for a small to medium breed, that is easy to look after, good travellers, isn't too fluffy or feminine looking, happy to exercise but also ok to be left at home while he is at work without destroying everything. Grooming is also something he is ok with. i know a lot of it is management and training, but breeds help too :) so any suggestions would be great! I know a couple of Frenchies that fit that description pretty well. I agree, I have two Frenchies, both female, one 2 yrs and the other 18 weeks old. They are wonderful breeds, not too feminine, our 2 yr old always gets called 'He'. Both are great in the car and love going everywhere with us. Both love adventures, walking, swimming and are very outgoing. But our 2 year old was amazing as a pup and didnt destroy anything and is very comfortable being on her own and is very independent, where our 18 wk old pup, she is VERY different in personality, HATES being left on her own, gets very anxious and has chewed chunks off the door-frames in the house when we werent home. Their personalities could not be any more different, they are like chalk and cheese! Weird considering they are both the same breed and both females. But other than that, they are not very destructive and would reccomend Frenchies in a heartbeat to anyone! So regardless of what breed your friend picks, make sure they spend time with a good breeder in order for them to help pick a pup who's personality fits with them. :) Edited February 11, 2014 by Sares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thank you very much everyone! I Will pass on all of the suggestions, hopefully it helps him :) It was great learning a bit about all the other breeds too haha You can never know too much about dogs :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJaq Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I would probably look into an adult dog if your friend is after low energy and low destruction potential as an adult dog will have an already known size and temp and if it comes from a good source a lot of the training will have been taken care of already as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 My first thought was French Bulldog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I'd second PBGV, or even have a look at Standard Wirehaired Dachshunds. Stunning dogs. Not too low energy I suppose, but short legs mean they are easy to keep up with on walks! Or Basset hounds for similar reasons - although they are normally considered large dogs... Energy on smaller legs can be easier to deal with sometimes! Or go genuine low energy and look for a Pekingese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Are health criteria important to your friend? If so I would steer away from the Frenchie and Bulldog unless they are in a position to be very selective about breeders. High popularity and rareness of free whelping tend to make these breeds super expensive, and high prices have attracted a lot of for-profit breeders. Vet bill are often high and lifespans often short. Also note, both breeds cope badly with high temperatures. Edited February 11, 2014 by sandgrubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 A PBGV might work well for him. If he was happy with something slightly large(although due to her height she actually feels like a much smaller dog than my kelpie) I would have said a basset. Very cruisy dog to live with once you do that initial training and Josie really is happy to just lie on the grass all day if I'm at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Mini Dachshund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 If the requirements are that specific get a young adult, no matter the breed. Then you know what you're getting. I have the worlds laziest shiba. He is most happy camped on his blankie watching the world go by. Yet they are supposed to be an evil high active breed. Go figure.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 How about a Grifffon, if he doesn't want any major grooming there is the short coated variety. I wouldn't go for a PBGV they are very nice dogs but there coats are high maintenance unless they get clipped off. Most small breeds won't like being left alone for long periods with no company, maybe adopting two adults could be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Japanese Chin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 a short haired chihuahua? or are they considered feminine looking, not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apocalypsepwnie Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 We were looking at getting a frenchie,english bulldog or boston terrier for the low energy side of it and being able to be left inside.Bostons and frenchies are cool little dudes. Clowns and totally boss in their attitude. As puppies I'd probably crate or confined to a room until they learn not to chew everything. Very low grooming maintenance but he would need to be aware of the vetinary side and certainly get pet health insurance. They don't cope well with really low and high temps so options of keeping them warm and cool (like the room confined to being aircon or leaving the ducted on)If he's worried about pup being lonely, get a pair. They'll keep each other company for the time he's gone and the puppy stage will be much easier. Actually, it won't. Two pups can do twice the damage of one and few trainers would ever recommend getting two pups at once. I meant the crying at night and such. That's all. Griffons are beeeewdifuls. I know a few people with them. Plus, you can get some brown felt and make ewok costumes for them. Hardly feminine BAHAHA. There's a famous Griffon on fb and instagram Digby Van Winkle. HE IS THE CUTEST and very well behaved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Schipperke? They have no doggy odor, don't pick up dirty easily, and the only time I ever brush biscuit is the twice yearly coat blow. He gets a walk to the beach every day and just loves that! He's fine by himself, has never destroyed anything. The most loyal and devoted dog, plus can't be mistaken for a girly dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I have a smooth griff and she is high maintenance in the attention side of things, she is great by herself when we are at work and has never destroyed anything, but once we are home she is full on in your face and has to be included in everything! They are the best little dogs and are low maintenance in many ways but they do require a lot of attention to thrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 What about a rescue Staffie - they're not fluffy or feminine looking anyway :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Too feminine? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 PBGV - or the ones I 've known have been very big barkers. And I would think a Chin would be perceived as more "girly" than a Cavalier. I'd recommend a Schipperke too. Great little dog for the job. Fits the bill just perfectly. Only problem might be the wait to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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