Which dog breed?

i would say get a rescue dog. you can get a pedigree rescue dog but i wouldn't recommend that… out of your chosen breeds i would recommend the chihuahua as it isn't a terrier and won't be as stubborn. i would strongly recommend a rescue dog as i grew up with one and he was the sweetest dog i have ever come across.
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All my dogs have been rescue dogs and I swear that they know I rescued them because they seem to love me all the more for it.

Go to Petfinder.com and look there. They link hundreds of rescue sites.

If you read any of the rescue stories, you probably won't ever get a pet from a breeder.
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rescue all the way. cant say it enough. too many dogs in shelters, and the reason is people want a puppy, get a puppy and dump it when it gets too big or a handful. (not at all implying you'd do that) if you reduce the demand for puppys then less dogs go to shelters. rescue one.
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Sounds like to me you need one already potty trained. And if you want to rescue you need to contact them right away. They need to check you out before any adoption takes place. Its a little time consuming, but this is a 12 to 16 year commitment. So don't take it lightly. I hope you really rescue one, there are so many that need homes. All shapes and sizes. Just search or google pet rescue to find one near you. Or call your humane society, or local animal control. Also go to petfinder.com put in type and zip code, you'll find dogs near you. Good Luck!
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Yes, a puppy who is socialized properly should be OK with a rabbit or hamster. If you get an adult dog, be sure to check before hand if it gets along with small animals. It's much harder to break adults of these instincts.

The advantages of buying a rescued dog are:
Save a life
Cheaper (usually)
Often the dog is already trained
Often the dog is an adult, so you don't have to deal with the puppy stage

The disadvantages of buying a rescue dog are:
You don't know its ancestry. You don't know if it's prone to certain diseases that you should watch for, or might be very expensive to treat
Often the dog already has some bad habits you need to break
Often the dogs are adults. If you want a puppy, this is a disadvantage

Of the three breeds you named, all have strong terrier tendencies and might be likely to chase or harass small pets. Likely the Westie would have this instinct the strongest.

Yorkies require a good bit of grooming. Longhaired Chihuahuas do as well. Westies should be stripped or need to visit the groomer regularly. If you don't want as much hair around the house, the Westie is the best choice. If you have young children, I'd recommend the largest of the three, that being the Westie.

Really… there's a lot of things to consider when choosing a breed. So it's impossible to say which breed is best for you in the limited information you've given.
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I just got a yorkshire terrier puppy about 4 months ago and I absolutely adore him! If you are going to get a yorkie, go through a reputable breeder and don't bring the new puppy home until he is about 12 weeks old. I know many breeders say that puppies are good to go to their new homes at 8 weeks, however with yorkies that extra 7 weeks makes a HUGE difference. Rusty was already potty trained when we brought him home a 12 weeks, which was huge.

When they are puppies they need lots of attention, but they are so adorable that you want to give it to them. With the little guys you need to watch out for hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. If they aren't eating enough this can happen, an easy remedy is to let them lick up a drop or 2 or Karo Syrup.

Yorkies need to be brushed every or every-other day. It only takes about 5 minutes because they are so little, but it is important so they don't get matts.

Rescue dogs are great, but there is something to be said for having your dog as a baby
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If you choose a rescue puppy, check the size of its feet!
They will generally give you a good idea of how big the dog will be when fully grown. It looks from your list as though you would prefer a small dog, so look for a dog with small feet and slender bones.
If I were choosing a dog again from a breed, I'd probably go for a Westie - they don't drop hair all over the place! But you do need to have them trimmed as you do a poodle.
If you can't find what you want from Battersea Dogs' Home, most breeds have a Rescue Society for that particular breed; google will probably be able to give you the contact address.
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give a rescue dog a home. in most instances these dogs are already house trained and many are lease trained as well as may know some simple commands. Rescue dogs can be full blooded breeds with papers or "mutts". Generally mongrel mixes are healthier than purebreds and are usually the last to be picked. They come in almost any size you want with small dogs getting picked more favorably than large dogs. Likewise older dogs are less likely to be picked than young dogs. Last but not least black is not a preferred color for dogs(or cats for that matter) and again are last to be picked
SO do yourself a favor and get a very thankful older large black dog. You'll be very gald you saved their life and will have a companion for life!!!!
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Yorkie & Chi's have a hard time with potty training, so I would vote "Westie" for you. Rescue dogs are great, but you should know more about dogs in general before you take on such a project. If you were not set on a small dog, I would reccomend a retired greyhound. They are already potty trained and generally quite the "couch potatoes". Contact all the rescue groups close to you and explain toi them what you are looking for. They will either reccomend a pet or refer you to another place more suitable. Good Luck!
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If you are concerned with cost, think about the Yorkie and Westie requiring monthly grooms. Your Yorkie, could require bi-monthly grooms. Terriers that you find in the pound could require grooming too (Schnauzers). Even the non-terrier toys (Shitzu, Lhasa, Pom) will require grooming.
Basically don't forget about the monthly expense of grooming is all I'm trying to say, that is if you get a coated dog.
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I'm a groomer.

This would be my choice bar far a boxer they a so loyal loving (bit daft for the first 6 years but you could not in my opinion get a better dog and they are so protective of family mebers so if you had children perfect we had one for 10 years untill i had to put her down and that was five years ago but she is still in my heart
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rescue dog, you never no it might rescue you.
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Hi,

A rescue dog is a great choice, but you must also be aware that bringing an adult dog into your home means you must be extra cautious when it is around your house rabbit, and never ever leave them alone.

I have a rescue dog and a five month old yorkshire terrier puppy. I can't have the older dog around the rabbits as she wasn't brought up with them and is too instinctive when it comes to hunting. I know she would hurt them if given the chance. The puppy is ok with them as I have socialised him with the rabbits and he quite happily 'hangs out' with them. I would not recommend a westie around small animals. While a yorkie is still a terrier it is softer in nature and although they were originally bred for rat catching the breed has changed since then. Westies have stronger terrier traits and my cousins killed her rabbit and iguana. However, yorkies can be difficult to toilet train!

Chihuahua's are ok, but they can bond with one person and become aggressive to others. They are quite notorious for doing that, but I know some that wouldn't hurt a fly. Guess it's like most things and it depends entirely on how they are raised.

If you go to a rescue don't let them bring the dog to you. Explain what it is like to live in your household and they can find a suitable dog for you. Also go and see the dog first, take it for a walk etc and spend some time with it before bringing it home.

You wanted to see some pics of my rabbit, if you send me your email address or email me I will send you some
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You can see if the resue place has Chihuahua's and the other breed you are interested in!!!
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chihuahuas are hard to get hold of, long haired ones need a lot of brushing to keep them knot free.
westies have a tendancy to be grumpy at times esp if they get pulled about (dont blame them!) but make good family pets for adults.
yorkies seem to be ok but i dont know much about them and we dont get many in the kennels.
x-breed dogs tend to live longer than most pure breeds and are more readily available but you will need to keep in mind the mix of breeds, they also seem make great agility dogs.

you need to be sure about the dog you get from re-homing centres esp if you have kids around. the shelter might not know everything (or anything if it was a stray) about the dog and they can react differently when you get them home. not all dogs from rehoming centres are house trained as they mess in their kennels etc so you might find you need to do some house training anyway.

i dont think you will find they will just bring a load of dogs around as they will do checks on you, and come out and look around your house, get a letter off the landlord if the house is rented. then they will say what dogs are suitable for you and you can go and pick and pay for your dog.
you say about the price of vaccinations, you do realise that you need to get them done every year dont you so its an on going cost then you have wormers, flea treatments unexpected vets bills, food etc so really they dont cost less than a dog from a breeder (exculding purchase price)
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Hi ya

All my dogs have been rescue dogs. 1 was a Mongrel (Collie/Whippet) loveliest temperment you could come across. My other 2 were Labradors & again they both have lovely temperments.

Your best bet is too go along to your nearest rehoming centre & look at the many dogs available, & I am sure you will find the dog for you & your family (and the staff are always on hand for helpful advise).

I would say you are closer too the RSPCA in Potters Bar their details are below:

RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre
Commonly known as: Southridge Animal Centre
Packhorse Lane
Ridge
POTTERS BAR
Hertfordshire
EN6 3LZ

Opening hours11.00 - 4.15 every day, closed Wednesday.
Services offeredRehoming
Contact detailsTelephone: 0300 123 0704

All the best & I hope you find the perfect companion for your family
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Would go for the westie! But a rescue one at that! All though they do come with a lot of emotional baggage and can be hard work! When they come out of the other end after all your love help and devotion you will see that it has all been worth while.
They are usually a lot cheaper than breeders!.
Also terriers are well known for being sniffers of trails would test the water on that first see how they react to being close to the rabbit without letting bunny out first.
good luck
merry christmas.
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o she would be fine for you
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