Bichon Frise: joyful, affectionate, easy to handle and train. Low maintenance, regular grooming needed. Moderate exercise and companionship keep them happy.
Cavalier: beloved spaniel, affectionate, adaptable. Small, easy to handle and train. Regular grooming. Ideal for apartment living, loves snuggling with owners.
Happy Frenchie: cheerful, compact, and active. Manageable size (19-28 lbs). Moderate exercise, minimal grooming. Watch for health issues like brachycephalic syndrome.
Greyhounds: great for older adults. Not as high-energy as believed. Enjoy walks but are couch potatoes. Easy to handle, responsive to training. Larger size (60-80 lbs) but manageable.
Maltese: quintessential lap dog, enjoys short walks. Needs regular grooming from a professional. Easy to train. Small size (4-7 lbs), portable in a bag.
Consider a corgi: a charming, smart, and low-maintenance small to medium dog, weighing 24-30 lbs. Their herding instincts make them great companions, needing routine exercise.
Get a tiny Pom! Weighing 3-7 lbs, they're easy to carry. Affectionate and happy, they'll love snoozing in your lap and playing with toys. Perfect for companionship!
Choose a poodle - smartest and popular! 3 sizes: tiny toy, small miniature, or larger standard. Loyal, fast learners, and adapt well. Basic walks suffice, but pro grooming needed every 1-2 months.
Consider the Shih Tzu - a popular small dog (9-16 lbs). Easy to handle but a bit stubborn. Daily walks and regular grooming needed. Watch for skin issues and brachycephalic syndrome.
Westies are great companions, easy to handle, weighing 13-20 lbs. Less fragile than Pomeranians or Maltese. Moderate grooming needs, friendly, and low-maintenance.