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#1818747
Leos for life
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 Lap dogs
hey im wondering what would be a nice family lap dog to have i know of breeds such as shih-tzus are pretty popular but i was thinking of more of a stout little dog because we have a german shepherd mix and would want it to be able to play rough like a jack russel or something thanks a bunch!
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08/03/08 09:12pm
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#1821562
Breeder
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Message To: Leos for life In reference to Message Id: 1818747
Lap dogs
Hmm.....french bulldogs? Boston terriers? Um.....many of the terrier breeds would be fine just make sure they aren’t teacups like yorkies. A miniature poodle would work too. I’m just throwing out ideas.
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08/06/08 11:47am
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#1821577
Flamingflower
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Message To: Breeder In reference to Message Id: 1821562
Lap dogs
Be careful about mixing small and large breeds. The shepherd mix could hurt the lapdog in just a play fight due to size difference. The larger breeds that can be kept as such dogs, including the french bulldog mentioned above, would be okay though. Just something to take into consideration.
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08/06/08 12:07pm
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#1821599
Breeder
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Message To: Flamingflower In reference to Message Id: 1821577
Lap dogs
Adding to Flaming Flower you also have to take personality into though. I have a miniature dachshund who is the sweetest thing with people but we can’t have her around other dogs or its bloodshed.
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08/06/08 12:29pm
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#1821866
Senshokukiba
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Message To: Leos for life In reference to Message Id: 1818747
Lap dogs
Personally, I’d go with an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Schipperke.
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08/06/08 03:53pm
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#1822305
TutThePlatedLizard
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Message To: Senshokukiba In reference to Message Id: 1821866
Lap dogs
my friend has a jack russel that loves to play but will also spend hours in your lap, he’s really great and a tough little dude
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08/06/08 10:06pm
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#1822561
Breeder
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Message To: TutThePlatedLizard In reference to Message Id: 1822305
Lap dogs
I think the klee klai might be a bit too active to be considered a "lap dog". The schipperke is good though. Any of the Spits breeds would be good.
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08/07/08 03:43am
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#1823195
DaneEliza
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Message To: Breeder In reference to Message Id: 1822561
Lap dogs
The papion is one of my personal favorites in lap dog breeds.
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08/07/08 06:41pm
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#1823207
DaneEliza
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Message To: DaneEliza In reference to Message Id: 1823195
Lap dogs
Spelled it wrong papillon....or in english, butterfly ears
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08/07/08 06:49pm
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#1823507
Green Butterfly
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Message To: DaneEliza In reference to Message Id: 1823207
Lap dogs
I have 2 Jack Russells. (male & female) They are very playful and love playing with any size dogs. They are hyper but when they get tired they love laying on my lap. I usually have one on each side...lol. This is just my own experience with Jack Russells. I wish you good luck on choosing a new dog:)
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08/07/08 10:53pm
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#1823971
Barker
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Message To: Green Butterfly In reference to Message Id: 1823507
Lap dogs
My parents keep their dogs where we keep our horses. They have a rat terrier and some other mixed dog. The female rat terrier plays with an adult male bull mastiff and an adult male bloodhound just fine.
Randi
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08/08/08 12:28pm
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