What should I get?

[hha]

Originally Posted by winnismom

Have you considered a shih tzu?? My shih tzu baby is just the sweetest thing and FULL of spunk and personality. She's on the small side at just about 5 lbs. at 2 years old. I will always have a shih tzu..I've just fallen in love with the breed and btw no shedding!!

I have a shih tzu too, she was really sweet, but, now that she's almost 10, she's gotten really grouchy...if she wants to play, that's fine, but, if she's not wanting too, and one of the other dogs comes around, she growls and shows her teeth...

[daisy mae06]

I think you have Plenty of time to figure out and research what you want
I am sure the dog What ever breed will pick you thats how it happened with us.

I wish you the best of luck.

[Indi]

My vote is for the Biewer

[maxs_momma]

Please let us know and of course would love to see pics of the baby when you find that little one that melts your heart

[Lilacss]

My vote would definately be for a biewer.

[yorkiegirl83]

I love all the breeds you listed so I'm no help :P

I just want to wish you luck on your search!

[Yorkieluv]

I'm biased because I have a maltese and a yorkie, but I think ANY of those breeds would be perfect!!!

[MyFairLacy]

Well, I love the standard Yorkies, but I also love Maltese and plan to have one of those one day too. There are ways to keep your maltese tear-stain free...it's important to buy from a breeder whose lines aren't prone to staining much & then of course cleaning, staying away from dyes & minerals, and even using an antibiotic occasionally can keep the stains away. I've seen many Maltese that have no stains at all so it's definitely possible.

[PANAMA69]

Originally Posted by Lilacss

My vote would definately be for a biewer.

Me too 100% they aren't that common and so adorables I'm getting to exiting for you

[omega]

Biewers are so pretty but their personality (as I understand) is quite bit like Yorkies are. So, if you want a bit of a different personality, you may want to go with a different breed.

I have Yorkies and a Maltese. I have to say the Maltese is wonderful. She has been much easier to potty train than my Yorkies and seems more loving somehow. Not to say I don't love my Yorkies to death. They are wonderful. The tear stains can be reduced quite a bit with different methods on the Maltese.

I love all the breeds you mentioned. I don't know anything about the Parti's though.


Can't wait to see what you pick!

[Tinker'sMommy]

My Vote goes to the Maltese, being an owner of a beautiful male maltese, I can tell you that for sure they are easier to potty train than Yorkies, although Tinkerbell is 99.99% potty traine, except when it rains, that is usually when she has an accident .


My male maltese is sweet and oh so loveable, as far as tear stains, My Chiquito can get them but as soon as I put him on Angels Eyes, it all goes away for a good 6-8 months and then we start with the treatment again

I LOVE MALTESE

[hha]

Originally Posted by omega

Biewers are so pretty but their personality (as I understand) is quite bit like Yorkies are. So, if you want a bit of a different personality, you may want to go with a different breed.

I have Yorkies and a Maltese. I have to say the Maltese is wonderful. She has been much easier to potty train than my Yorkies and seems more loving somehow. Not to say I don't love my Yorkies to death. They are wonderful. The tear stains can be reduced quite a bit with different methods on the Maltese.

I love all the breeds you mentioned. I don't know anything about the Parti's though.


Can't wait to see what you pick!

I had to laugh, my maltese was 10 times harder than my yorkies or shih tzu, infact, I ran in to the lady that has her(the dog just turned 5) and she said she still pees wherever she wants..

[Ladymom]

Lots of things can cause tear staining in Maltese, teething, allergies, blocked tear ducts, etc. Good genetics are really important if you want a nice white face.

My Lady is the product of a BYB (she's a rescue) and has a ton of genetic health problems, but one thing she has always had is a nice white face. She had red tear stains when I first adopted her, but she had a yeast infection in both ears and I'm sure was fed grocery store dog food.

Just being white in general does show everything - urine stains, tear stains, food stains. The upkeep is a little more to keep them looking really clean. Their coats are also different than Yorkies and mat much more easily so regular brushing is essential if you want to keep them in a longer coat.

I happen to love the Maltese personality. Most other breeds of dogs were bred to do something, herd sheep, kill rodents, etc., but Maltese were simply bred to be companions to aristocrats. They've never worked a day in their life and don't intend to.

They were actually used to warm their owners in drafty old houses. Women would tuck them in their sleeves or under their skirts to warm their feet!

They just exist to be your little lap warmer.

[scrapindee]

The Biewers IMHO are quieter, gentler, and more loving than than a Yorkie; but I have Teapot Dayzee who has been known to be highly reactive to compare too. LOL

[miezzi]

Originally Posted by chachi

I know its important to me also. I have yorkies and I am used to their personalities. This will be dog #3 for me and thats my limit so thats why I am so undecided.

I had 2 yorkies before getting Livvi, and I am sooo glad I did! She is soooo different than my yorkies! So glad my 3rd was a Biewer!!!!!