The very fact that you are reading this article means that you are giving the breed and the kind of dog to get for your home, a serious thought. You want the decision to be absolutely correct and for that, you need information about the kinds of dogs that make for some of the best house dogs. The reasons to get a dog could be many, but the factors that finally decide the kind of dog breed you go in for could range from the type, size and other factors like their shedding. In this following article we will take you through a comprehensive list of some of the best house dog breeds that will be decided upon their qualities.

Choosing a Dog - Factors at Play

There are several factors that you need to carefully study and ponder over before you decide to get that house dog for yourself. Here are some of the factors that you need to look into:
  • Size The size of the dog is a very very important factor that cannot, and should not be ignored. Small dogs are generally easier to care for and are less taxing for the owners in terms of finances. But then there are certain dog lovers who are just completely crazy about large dog breeds and need to have really large dog breeds in order to feel like they own dogs. Which is of course their choice, but it has to be understood that it is more difficult to care for larger dogs. Also, if there are small children in the house, then it has to be considered whether large dogs is indeed the way to go.
  • Hair Shedding Another factor that comes into the picture and is a very important factor to be looked into is that of hair shedding. Dogs shedding hair can get to be quite a problem because it only means that there has to be that much more effort put into cleaning and maintenance. Along with that, there are higher chances of people getting allergies or other health conditions like asthma with the fur.
  • Personalities The different personalities of the dog needs to be taken into consideration as well. For example, some dogs bark a lot, which might not be taken well with some people. While some other dog breeds might be very energetic, requiring constant activity and others might be low on the activity front. So it depends solely on the owners about the kind of dogs they want to have.
List of Small Dogs

Affenpinscher Australian Terrier American Hairless Terrier Australian Terrier Boston Terrier Basenji Brazilian Terrier Beagle Bedlington Terrier Brussels Griffon (Smooth) Bichon Firse Bolognese Border Terrier Brussels Griffon Cairn Terrier Chihuahua (Short coat) Chinese Crested (Powderpuff) Cesky Terrier Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chinese Crested (Hairless) Cardigan Welsh Corgi Cardigan Welsh Corgi Cocker Spaniel Poodle Mix Cairn Terriers Chinese Crested Conton De Tulear Dachshund English Toy Spaniel French Bulldog German Hunting Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier Havanese Irish Water Spaniel Italian Greyhound Japanese Chin Japanese Spitz Klein German Spitz Kyi-Leo Lakeland Terrier Lowchen Lancashire Heeler Lhasa Apso Maltese Miniature Schnauzer Mexican Hairless (Toy) Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Lundehund Poodle Pomeranian Patterdale Terrier Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Portuguese Water Dog Patterdale Terrier Pekingese Phalene Prazsky Krysarik Rat Terrier Silky Terrier Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier Spanish Water Dog Schipperke Scottish Terrier Shih Tzu Toy Poodle Tibetan Spaniel Volpino Wire Fox Terrier Yorkshire Terrier

Dogs that Don't Shed

Here is an extensive list of dogs that don't shed. If that is an important criteria in choosing a pet, then this list needs to be studied.

American Hairless Terrier Airedale Terrier American Water Spaniel Australian Terrier Affenpinscher Border Terrier Bichon Frise Bedlington Terrier Brussels Griffon Border Terrier Basenji Border Terrier Bedlington Terrier Bichon/Yorkie Black Russian Terrier Bolognese Bouvier des Flandres Brussels Griffon Chinese Crested Cairn Terrier Chinese Crested (hairless) Cockapoo Coton De Tulear Cocker Spaniel-Poodle mix Coton de Tulear Chacy Ranior Cesky Terrier Chi-Poo Dachshund Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doodleman Pinscher Glen of Imaal Terrier Griffon Vendeen Giant Schnauzer Havanese Havanese Bichon Frise Hairless Khala Irish Water Spaniel Italian Greyhound Irish Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier Komondor Labrador Retriever-Poodle mix Lowchen Labradoodle Lagotto Romagnolo Lakeland Terrier Miniature Poodle Maltese Malti-Poo Manchester Terrier Miniature Schnauzer Mi-Ki Norfolk Terrier Peruvian Inca Orchid Poos Polish Owczarek Nizinny Poodle (Toy/Mini/Standard) Portuguese Water Dog Puli Petit Basset Shih Tzu Spanish Water Dog Schnauzer (Mini/Standard/Giant) Schnauzer-Poodle mix Schnoodle Silky Terrier Standard Poodle Shepadoodle Sealyham Terrier Scottish Terrier (Scottie) Shichon Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Toy Poodle Tibetan Terrier West Highland White Terrier Wirehaired Fox Terrier Wheaton Terrier Wirehaired Fox Terrier West Highland White Terrier Welsh Terrier Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Yorkshire Terrier Xoloitzcuintle

There you go, these are some of the best house dogs that can be looked into when the need to have a pet dog makes way. These dogs that have been listed are some of the most easiest dogs to care for and make for great pets. Have fun with your dog then and take good care of it.B