We grew up with shelties and they are wonderful dogs but we all decided to get something new. and a small tip on sheltie coats if you get some olive oil and some tea tree oil and soak the coat let it sit about 5 min then wash with a good thick shampoo (we always used mane and tail you can get it at walmart ) and follow with a thick conditioner (also mane and tail) when you rinse the conditioner the coat should be softer and harder to tangle i would also recommend asking the groomer to shave down the back legs to very short (that was are biggest problem area) if your groomer is not experienced with shelties i would find one who is

I have a King Charles Cavalier and she gets along perfect with my yorkies. They have very sweet personalities. I also have a cotton de tulera and she gets along with the yorkies but mostly ignores them.

I have a whippet about 35 lbs, Jack russell mix about 15-20 lbs and my daughter has a shiz tue/poodle mix 6 lbs and 2 yorkies. In the past I have had shelties. all got along fine. I do worry about the little ones when they are running around for fear they may get trampoled. I also have cats.:D

Our other one is a precious poodle named Prissy. She is adorable and gets along very well with our little yorkie. She doesn't shed and is very smart, also she is great with all of our grandkids and loves to go on trips. Have fun on your search!

We have a Westie kismet who is an absolute WILD CHILD!!! Mia runs right after her and if anyone loses their cool it is our Yorkie Princess Mia!! But when it gets rough and Kis pins her she has her SAFE word (YIP) at which point Kismet knows to get off of her and they go back to chasing and playing. They do settle down and do quite well together. Kis is a rescue and 2 now. I know my little Yorkie doll is a bit of a bully if we don't watch her, she does not realize she is 3#! I know she would be lost without her terrier sister.

Jackson is my only dog but we spend 1-2 nights a week at my dads house and he has 2 dogs who are sort of like 'siblings' to Jackson.

Lily is a Jack Russell Terrier/Shihtzu mix (90% JRT, personality and all!) but she's a snob, lol. She does play very well with Jackson though, they do the 'terrier' things together like playing tug and making growling noises, etc. I find Jackson gets along best with other terriers (Westie's, Yorkies, Cairn's, etc) because they have the same play style.

My dads other dog is a long haired Dachshund mix, Buddy, and they do like to wrestle around and play but Buddy is a lot more chill and likes to lay around alot.

My next breed, besides a Yorkie, is still debatable. When I own my own home with a yard, etc, I'd love to have a Border Collie or a German Shepherd. BOTH breeds can not be gotten into lightly. Both require a TON of mental stimulation and exercise. There are a lot of BC's who are very go go go go and don't have a good off switch, so be VERY selective in your dog if you pick a BC. I love them but even *I* don't know if I could handle a BC, and Jackson is pretty darn energetic. Herding breeds tend to be a lot different than most dogs and require a lot more in general. They also are known for herding children, like sheep, so that has to be trained. But they can be extremely destructive and not fun if not given sufficient exercise or stimulation.

Other small dogs I personally like are all the little terriers. Westie's in particular I am drawn to and Silky Terriers.

Thanks for the tips..:)..We generally keep him in the lion cut, so his coat is easier to care for and more comfortable for him. He is a great dog..I got him when he was a year and a half, he was returned to his breeder (actually they went and got him) because his "owner" was abusive. He thank goodness had no signs of being abused, other than he seems to be noise sensitve, if the kids get hollering he retreats to his crate sometimes.
Shelties is another breed that I would consider again... however right now at the top of my list is toy poodles and Siberian huskies..I didnt mention them in my post above because of thier size.(I was under the impression you were looking for a dog around 20ish pounds).Ive LOVE them and would love to get the family into dog sledding.. it certinaly would be a great way to pass by the snowy seasons we have. :)
Off track again..lol.. sorry about that.. I hope you find the perfect new addition..;)

I have a cocker spaniel and a border collie mix.
My cocker spaniel is 12 years old and our border collie is 6 years old.

Everyone loves Peppi (my cocker). She is very well trained and just loves everyone especially kids. She was very easy to train and picked up things very quickly. Potty training was easy as well.
I did obedience with her for years and she won a lot of ribbons for it. She wasn't hyper either, she would take on my personality and mood.
My family raised cockers and I will always have one in my life as well.
The main health concerns in cockers are cherry eye, skin conditions and ear infections. Luckily in all the years of raising Peppi she has never had any.
Their hair however is quite a task to upkeep. You will need to get them groomed about every 6 weeks even when they are kept in a puppy cut.
If you find a good reputable breeder I don't see you having any problems with the right training and socialization. They are great family dogs if brought up right.

Now I love my border collie Daisy but I won't ever get another unless I was to live on a farm or somewhere with a lot of land.
Border collies are very smart but they need a lot of exercise and most importantly they need mental stimulation. They aren't a dog you can leave in the house all day or one that would be happy with just going on walks.
I wouldn't get a border collie unless you have a lot of time to devote to exercising and stimulating them.


How about a Papillon? They are very intelligent, their health is good and grooming isn't bad. They are a more active breed though.

I also have a maltese. She is a lot more laid back than my yorkies as are most maltese. She was very easy to potty train and very well behaved. Plus they have silky hair so no worries about shedding. The biggest problem is keeping them white. The tear staining in particular but with good lines, a good diet and it isn't much of a problem,

I got a little blind maltese puppy from someone on craigslist 7 months ago. She fits right in with my 3 yorkies and her personality is so much better than my yorkies. She never meets a stranger - human or otherwise. She has turned out to be the perfect little dog and although I will not get any more dogs if I did change my mind I would seriously consider a maltese.

i have a pekingese with my 2 yorkies girls and they all get along very well
she is still a baby her self just 3 pounds

That is Buddy! I have a lab/coon houn mix someone dropped off at my house. He is just a pup but full of all the qualities thatI would LOVE if I was looking for another dog. Fortunatly, he is going to be adopted soon.

We have 2 Austrialian Cattle dogs outdoors and a Maltese/Shih tzu mix indoors with our Yorkie.

I second the Maltese vote. I had a little maltese and he was so sweet; and loved to play ONCE he got to know the other dog.

I think it's easier for the dogs to play if they are more evenly matched in size. I have a Westie now, with Lucy, and they play well together. I can tell he holds himself back, though, when he REALLY wants to get rough. Kind of like an 11 year old trying to play with a 5 year old!

Westies are great dogs; but I would absolutely recommend a fenced yard for a Westie. They are high activity; high energy dogs.

Thank Goodness I have Lucy to help him run off some energy!

Opi's big sister is Riley, a shepherd mix. They get along great!

Some friends of mine had a cocker and she was the sweetest dog, but she had ear infections and they got so bad sometimes. They seemed to get worse as the years passed. It seems like they had to put tubes in them one time so they would drain. Anyway, it was pitiful.