What smaller dog for me? Which breed for me?

I thought I would put a thread in here!!
I would in the future, like a smaller dog to join the gang at Baubee Towers!;-)
*I have had a dog/s all my life, in the gap from having my own, I looked after family and friends dogs.
* There is always someone about at home.
* There are no children, not likely to be either, tbh.
* Must not be overly dominant, as my gang are such big softies.
* Exercise never a problem, as I have four large gundogs.
* I have small animals too to consider, so no high prey drive.
* I enjoy grooming, so that isn't a problem either.
* Dogs I like so far are, the Chinese Crested, Cocker Spaniel, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund, Basset...

Any other breeds to consider or avoid?

What about a Papillion they are great little dogs I know two and they have great characters.

They got on with Ollie really well despite the amazing difference in size.

Im having the same ponderings as you...my list has been changed so much (of breeds I like turning out to be unsuitable)

I am considering (and reading) Working Cocker/Springer, Toller, Small Munsterlander, Mini Aussie ( I know I will get flamed for that!)

I will always try get a shih tzu or a cross if I want another small dog ..

Cocker Cocker Cocker and maybe Cocker.So many colours to choose from just right for collecting!

Sheltie? My aunt used to have two and I grew up with one of them, he was adorable!

I looked into Shelties...I love the look of them, but I dont like their faces...Not as pretty as some of the other collie/shepherdy/sheepdogs types (and yes I am that fickle!)

I have heard many say the cavalier fits in very well with other dogs but health tests are key to check for.

I love the Cockers and hope to have another one day, when I can no longer cope with the English...I also love Cavaliers and Dachshunds

Another Conker fan here!!

Beagle?

Petit Basset?

Duck Toller?

Standard Schnauzer?

Norfolk Terrier?

Clumbers are awesome dogs, especially the working types. I looked into them before I got my last dog and they are very few and far between (the workers). The show type tend to be a bit heavy in bone for my liking.

well seeing as you already have them on your list...

CHINESE CRESTEDS

they are great dogs. they are big dogs in little bodies, which would fit in so well with your lot.

they are comical and will make you laugh

they will take as much exercise as you give them, they are easy(ish) to train (obviously depends on the dog) but mine have been easy to train, except the few issues ive had with asbo.

they dont take alot of grooming, and arent high maintence.

they dont eat too much

tests to look out for are PRA glaucoma and PLL. they are a healthy breed though, pretty robust and not delicate at all. they like a bit of rough and tumble and a good run about.. they come back when called ;-) although saying that, who knows what will happen to it when it gets into a house of norty setters

If it really is a small dog you want then I would go for a Papillon, mine can keep up with the collies all day and as for character what can I say>>>>>>>>>>

see we have a pap, and im really not that keen on him dont know if its because of how hes been raised or not, but from having him and the other we used to have, i would never reccomend them bit of a shame really...

hi

Just one little point bassets are not small dogs they are big full sized dogs with short legs

oh and dont i know it!! one at training plonked herself down on my knee... gave me a dead leg

I'm guessing the OP means smaller than the dogs she has now, not necessarily small breeds. I agree with you that Bassets ain't small.

Cocker Spaniel

A working cocker will fit in nicely with your other dogs, if you can cope with something that resembles a hampster on speed!

Thanks for the suggestions... alot of breeds to look into!;-)

Oh, I know they are not small, but they are shorter than a Setter;-) so whereas they are big dogs, I like the short clumpy legs... probably cos I was brought up with a Dachsund!