Any small breed is going to be yappy and many large breeds. Maybe you should consider a cat. They are very independant, loveable, and a good campanion. Cats are waaayyyy easier to liter train (almost always by the time they are winged) Anyway good luck in your search.
PS
I forgot to say you can almost always find free kitens in your local paper, or for a very small fee you can rescue a cat... |