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I'm helping my mum research suitable dog breeds as she will soon be looking for a new pup. She is an active single lady in her late 50's. She has had dogs all her life and is confident with training and care but has always had larger dogs and stock working breeds. She has just moved to a lifestyle village and only has a small backyard. She is looking for a small to medium dog. It would be walked twice a day and be allowed in the yard and the house. Some grooming would be OK but nothing too extensive. Must have a calm temperament and be good with kids as her grandkids are always visiting. She still works part time so the dog would sometimes have to be left home alone (working hours 2-3 days a week). Ideally looking for a dog that is social with people and other dogs and not inclined to be yappy. I realise much of this comes down to training, but we are interested in hearing what breeds you may think suitable and we can research further from there.

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I don't think she could go past a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I've always had large dogs, firstly GSD's and then Rottweilers. I now have two Cavaliers and they're amazing dogs, I wish I'd known years ago how gorgeous they are.

A Cavalier KC Spaniel fulfils all your mum's listed requirements. They do shed and need to be groomed as their long hair tends to matt. A soft slicker brush is my friend and makes grooming easy. With regular brushing and grooming the shedding will be minimal.

My first Cavalier is a Tri colour boy. I fell in love with the breed so much that I needed another one. My second Cavalier is a black and tan girl. As much as I also wanted a Ruby, I reluctantly stopped at two Cavaliers.

My dogs are very quiet, no barking just for the fun of it and they're well behaved dogs who were easy to obedience train. They're a smart breed but they have zero road sense but I doubt that would bother your Mum.

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Yep, agree with cavNrott.

A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel would fit the bill for me.

Do careful research for health issues and check the breeder carefully.

Our family Matriarch got one to celebrate her 80th birthday.

Was a great mutual love affair. Walking Sarah opened up a whole new set of people who thought she was an adorable gal who became friends with them both.

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Dachshund, Chinese Crested, Miniature Pincer, short coated Chihuahua, Manchester Terrier, Cairn Terrier so many breeds to choose from. Depends what she likes in looks & nature really.

Min Pins are very yappy :o And they aren't good with children at all, and are far too delicate for rough play. Not to mention difficult to socialise with other/larger dogs.

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I think she would like a big dog nature in a little dog body if possible :laugh: I don't think min pins would suit. My sister has two and they don't like my children or strangers much at all. Something that wouldn't mind a little bit of rough and tumble play. Cavalier KC spaniel may be an option.

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Dachshund, Chinese Crested, Miniature Pincer, short coated Chihuahua, Manchester Terrier, Cairn Terrier so many breeds to choose from. Depends what she likes in looks & nature really.

Min Pins are very yappy :o And they aren't good with children at all, and are far too delicate for rough play. Not to mention difficult to socialise with other/larger dogs.

Most terriers can be a bit yappy too. Chinese Cresteds are an aquired taste IMO.

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What about a Havanese in puppy clip? They're wonderful little dogs. They love people, they're joyful, friendly, adaptable little dogs. I have two who are happy to go walking or snooze on the lounge with me, not at all yappy (it was one of the things that drew me to the breed). I couldn't recommend them more.

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I think she would like a big dog nature in a little dog body if possible :laugh: I don't think min pins would suit. My sister has two and they don't like my children or strangers much at all. Something that wouldn't mind a little bit of rough and tumble play. Cavalier KC spaniel may be an option.

Schipperke..... the little Belgian!

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No particular breed recommendation but rather a suggestion she have a look at all the wonderful little dogs available on the Pet Rescue site. :) Rather than concentrating on breed choose a dog with the temperament, looks and level of maintenance that would suit - so many gorgeous dogs needing a home.

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I'm helping my mum research suitable dog breeds as she will soon be looking for a new pup. She is an active single lady in her late 50's. She has had dogs all her life and is confident with training and care but has always had larger dogs and stock working breeds. She has just moved to a lifestyle village and only has a small backyard. She is looking for a small to medium dog. It would be walked twice a day and be allowed in the yard and the house. Some grooming would be OK but nothing too extensive. Must have a calm temperament and be good with kids as her grandkids are always visiting. She still works part time so the dog would sometimes have to be left home alone (working hours 2-3 days a week). Ideally looking for a dog that is social with people and other dogs and not inclined to be yappy. I realise much of this comes down to training, but we are interested in hearing what breeds you may think suitable and we can research further from there.

Pembroke Corgi ticks all those boxes plus you mentioned a "big dog in a small body" which definitely describes them. As long as she doesn't mind shedding fur, I think meeting some Corgis would be really beneficial.

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No particular breed recommendation but rather a suggestion she have a look at all the wonderful little dogs available on the Pet Rescue site. :) Rather than concentrating on breed choose a dog with the temperament, looks and level of maintenance that would suit - so many gorgeous dogs needing a home.

I'm sure if she wanted a little rescue dog she'd be asking for one.

What not choose a purebred pup (or adult dog) if that's what she wants?? :shrug:

Of course if Pet Rescue would make it easy to search by breed for a dog... but that's a whole nuther story. Why they insist that size alone is a good search method....

Breed CAN be a good method of finding temperament, looks and maintenance levels you know. And the OP does ask for breed recommendations.

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