Need some breed help.(kle1986)

How about like a beagle or a schnauzer(spelling??)

They dont like beagles. They want something that they can trust in the house when mature and able to be off leash when outside.

They have been looking at the Scottish Terrier and Schnauzer though.

Shih Tzu?  I'm not a small dog person, but all the Tzus I've met have been very lively (but not overly hyper), trainable, wanting to please, and good with kids.  They have longer hair but pet owners typically just get them shaved a few times a year, and brush whenever needed.

any type of terrier should NOT be trusted off leash. they are terriers..... they hunt and chase - it's just what they do.

I would reccomend a pug. They are fantastic little dogs - great family pets.

Shih tzus have a lot of grooming requirements, and are not always in sound temperment as there is lot of overbreeding done with them, as well as other small dogs.

As far as trusting it in the house - that's all training. Any untrained dog should not and cannot be trusted alone in a home. Neither can a puppy. With the right training and restrictions, any dog can be trained to leave certain things alone. It's a management thing.

I would second a pug. All of the ones I've met have been excellent with children, content to be couch potatoes/lap dogs, and have had silly senses of humor.

 If they're willing to put in the time to find a good breeder? A Cavalier comes to mind. Moderate energy level, love kids, grooming's easy. The big thing with them is health.

 My first thought was a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or a mini schnauzer, although the latter could have a prey drive and a half.... you do have to groom these dogs, but if they are not being shown I don't think the grooming requirements are excessive?

kle1986

They dont like beagles. They want something that they can trust in the house when mature and able to be off leash when outside.

They have been looking at the Scottish Terrier and Schnauzer though.

Definitely not a Scottie!!!!! They require hand-stipping (hard work), which produces a correct coat type that doesn't shed as much.  If they aren't up to the challenge, then the Scottie must be sent to a groomers, which when clipped, causes Terriers to shed more... In other words a lot of grooming time.  Plus Scotties are horrible off leash, unless they luck into a miracle of a Scottie.  I'm not saying this cause I hate Scotties or something (actually I love the breed), but after living with Airedales, and close friends of our having one... a stubborn one, I might add, they're not for first time dog owners.

I second (or third) the motion about the Pug.  Low grooming maintenance, great around children (!!) and other animals.  They are a little difficult to train, but as long as they have patience, there shouldn't be an issue.

Cavaliers are great little dogs too, but as another user mentioned, they have their homework cut out for them when seeking a responsible breeder.

My brother has a Scottie.  He's good off leash, very well mannered inside.  But, I wouldn't say that he "loves" kids, tolerant of everyone and all dogs, but "love", no I wouldn't go that far.

willowchow

My brother has a Scottie.  He's good off leash, very well mannered inside.  But, I wouldn't say that he "loves" kids, tolerant of everyone and all dogs, but "love", no I wouldn't go that far.

LOL.. No, our friends Scottie didn't 'love' kids either.  Tolerated is a better word.  MacTavish was excellent around adults, and was wonderfully calm and quiet inside of the house, just when he saw something that was more interesting across the road.. he go for it, and did on multiple occasions.  They're wonderful dogs, just definitely not for novice owners, and those with small grabbly kids..

Pekingese-Need brushing and trimming

Lhasa Apso-Same as Shi-tzu, needs clipping

Bichon Frisé-Need grooming but sure are charming little dogs!

Schipperke

Yorkshire Terrier-Need grooming

Pomeranian-Like to 'talk' at you.

I have Boston Terriers on the brain since I just met one, but maybe it would be a breed for them to look at. They're not really terrier-ish in temperament and they should meet the other criteria.

yess to Bostons! I was going to say it, but I guess I never got that far =]

I would stay away from the 'fluffy' small dogs - shih tzus, poms, pekes, etc. All require regular grooming and are not always tolerant of children. Schipperkes.... well - I've never had plesent expierences with them,but many people say they are great.

 She wants a Boston badly. BUT he doesnt like the face.

Bostons and Pugs are her choices.

I also mentioned the Cavilier but their kinda pricey for them wanting just a pet dog.

I also mentioned Schipperkes after reading up on them. Plus JJ's mom has one that loves Samantha to death. BUT apparently it's too big for what they want.

Picky picky people I tell you. 

Basically they want a dog the size of Kujo. Told them good luck with that. I did not know Kujo was gonna stay as small as she is.

Picky picky people I have to help I tell you.