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I'd categorize Eddie as a lap dog. He sleeps right next to my wife, and he sits on my lap while we watch TV. Interestingly, Eddie was her dog. She researched the breed, found him and brought him home. But then I trained him and walked him and became his play buddy, and he wanted to start sleeping with me. My wife didn't get offended -- she just didn't allow it. When Eddie came over to my side of the bed, she grabbed him and brought him over next to her. I originally didn't think it would work, but now Eddie loves sleeping next to her, and he goes to her when he wants to cuddle. It was a win-win situation. He gives us both plenty of loving. Jillie, on the other hand, is more my dog, but she doesn't like to cuddle. She follows me everywhere, but she sleeps at my feet or on the ground. Go figure. When she cuddles, though, it's with my wife. |
Mine vary quite a bit Izzy and Elvis both came at the same time. Elvis was 5 and Izzy was 4. They had been in the same home since 8 weeks old. Elvis is a shoulder dog, not a lap dog. Izzy is still skittish unless you have her bag out. Then she follows me everywhere until I let her jump in the bag. My daughter says she looks like a whack a mole, ducking down inside whenever someone tries to touch her. Sebby is very timid but will sleep next to me, just not too close. He came from a puppy mill about a year ago and will probably never be a lap dog of any sort although he will now occasionally reach out and tap me to be petted. Piper is very active at 7 months. I've had her for about a month. She doesn't sit much with me but will sleep with me. Niko is my little shadow, following me everywhere but does run around outside with the big dogs. His favorite is my great dane Sage. I got Niko when he was 6 days old and bottle fed him (mom died due to poor breeding choices) so there is a wonderful bond between us. He doesn't think he's human, he knows he is. His favorite place is sleeping on my chest where he can give the occasional kiss. |
Charlie is a lapdog. Not all the time but he plops his butt on mine and his dads lap whenever he feels like it. That's one of the ways he greets us when we get back from being home and we sit down. lol I had him since he was able to leave the breeder. |
Galen is a snuggler lays on me when I am laying down.but also he loves to do zoomies. Loves to run around |
Prince is a lapdog when he wants to be....which is often(if my lap is available), but he doesn't mind laying next to me on the couch. He sometimes sleeps on my stomach in bed but often lays right below me. Ricky has turned into a huge lapdog. In fact, he is on my lap as we speak. If I am sitting down, he wants to be on my lap...which is probably why Prince sits on my lap less than he used to. He typically sleeps under the covers tucked in right next to me. I have about 1/4 of my bed to curl up in because the boys like to sleep close to me and it sandwiches me in. Ricky is by far my biggest snuggler. He loves to get kisses and he likes to be held like a baby and have his stomach rubbed. He doesn't get carried around much, but he doesn't mind it when I do carry him. He's not a lazy dog though, like Prince. Ricky likes to get his play on too!! |
Lap Dog?? Muahahahha... what is the opposite of a lap dog? well that would be Mike, I can't keep him in one spot for more than a few seconds, the only time he stays calm is when I brush him and bath him, other than that he just likes to jump, run and play with his toys all day long.... even after our daily walk (about 30 minutes walk), he is still a little bullet that runs around the bed, comes to kiss me, tease me, goes, runs around, hides, tries to tear his toys to pieces, jumps... and... repeat. Definitely not a lap dog, but he is just 14 weeks old, so that might change in the future???? :confused: |
My little 4 month old Gracie is a lap dog for sure. She seems to always want to be held when not running and playing. Love it! She is soooo sweet :) |
1. Josh is a lap dog. He loves to cuddle and give kisses. 2. No, I do not think the sex of the dog will make a difference. In my experience, calm dogs with baby like personalities make good lap dogs. I encouraged him to be a lap dog by making it a positive experience, and I held my dog often. Now he licks me when he wants to lie in my lap, and sometimes he climbs into my lap for cuddle time. 3. I think Josh was 12 weeks old. |
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Dogs display their personality when you watch them play and interact with their littermates. Dogs' personality can change as they develop into an adult dog, but using this method has worked for me in picking docile dogs. All of my toy dogs were lap dogs. I groomed my dog to like the experience. I hope you find the right dog that matches your lifestyle. Good luck! |
Thanks for all the great feedback guys! I really appreciate it! |
My boys are cuddlers and lap dogs. Max was 13 weeks old when we brought him home. Teddy stayed with the breeder until he was 8 months. I believe we "trained" our boys to enjoy cuddling and lap time, not on purpose. I think the boys learned to use affection to butter us up to get what they want. :D They get really lovey close to meal time and walk time. They love massages, so they also come to us for that. My father taught Max to "kiss" when he was a pup. Teddy wasn't much of a hugger or kisser when he first came to us, but he followed Max's lead. We are super silly when we do these things with them and give them praise for it. Of course, everything has to be on their terms . . . and if something exciting presents itself, like a squirrel on the deck, the dogs are off like a shot. Best wishes in finding the right pet for you. |
Molli my yorkie is the opposite of a lap dog, she will cuddle when she has worn herself out lol. My boy Chibi is much more of a snuggle bug but he is mixed, I think he is yorkie /schnauzer. The only way you can be sure of the personality is to get an adult dog. Molli was so snugly and quiet as a puppy you would never guess she would be so energetic. Good luck! |
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