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		<title>Good apartment Dog Breeds?</title>
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			<p>I need a small dog breed, that is a great family dog, and can keep quiet enough to live in an apartment.<br /><br />				ASKED BY
									Guest 907477								
													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Jul 2nd<br />
				
				5 ANSWERS 
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		Thu, Jul 2nd 2009, 16:51 GMT 
		<pubDate>Thu, Jul 2nd 2009, 09:51 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>puppy</title>
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			<p>I am looking for a male puppy chihuahua or chi/mix. It Does not matter if he is castrated or any vaccines. I work at a Veterinary Hospital, so I can take care of all his needs at a discount. <br /><br />				ASKED BY
									Guest 261538								
													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Jun 13th<br />
				
				2 ANSWERS 
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		Sat, Jun 13th 2009, 13:33 GMT 
		<pubDate>Sat, Jun 13th 2009, 06:33 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>My dog passed away and I'm looking for a companion for my living dog. need some advice please!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/my_dog_passed_away_and_im_looking_for_a_companion_for_my_living_dog_need_some_advice_please-30884</link>
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			<p>Hey everyone! :0)

I hope that I can get some good advice, or just someone to point me in the right direction.

Basically, my 12 year old dog passed away on Memorial Day and I am wanting to get a new dog. Problem is, I have another dog who is 11 years old (who is greatly missing his companion) and is a very shy, timid dog. Everytime he's in a room with another dog he will bark like crazy &amp; it's hard for him to adjust. I'm nervous because when the time comes, I will want to have him interact with other dogs before choosing which one to get, because I want him to be happy. 

I'm thinking of going for a young (1 or 2 year old) dog, female and perferably smaller then him. I don't think getting a puppy or a male would be a good idea because I can see him getting very agitated with a puppy and jealous of a male. 

Do you think that the things I'm choosing for him are right? What other things should I be taking into consideration?

Thanks so much for yalls advice, I appreciate it.<br /><br />				ASKED BY
									Guest 396018								
													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON May 28th<br />
				
				5 ANSWERS 
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		Thu, May 28th 2009, 14:21 GMT 
		<pubDate>Thu, May 28th 2009, 07:21 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Are most of the  Shih Tzus sensitive? </title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/are_most_of_the_shih_tzus_sensitive-30663</link>
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			<p>I am planning to buy a dog and I noticed that Shih Tzus are cute. But I want to know if they are sensitive because my friend who has a Shih Tzu said that it is sensitive and easily homesick. Is that true?<br /><br />				ASKED BY
									Guest 259348								
													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON May 22nd<br />
				
				3 ANSWERS 
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		Fri, May 22nd 2009, 22:00 GMT 
		<pubDate>Fri, May 22nd 2009, 15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Markings and Age of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/markings_and_age_of_a_cavalier_king_charles_spaniel-30398</link>
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			<p>I am currently looking for a puppy and one breeder referred me to someone who has this female. She didnt say how old she is and I thought it strange that her eye markings are so uneven. Can it be a purebred ckcs without even markings around the eyes? Also, how old do you think she is? notice the ruler

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/laurasaur25/lacy_daughter.jpg<br /><br />				ASKED BY
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					Mocha</a>
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													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON May 14th<br />
				
				2 ANSWERS 
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		Thu, May 14th 2009, 17:39 GMT 
		<pubDate>Thu, May 14th 2009, 10:39 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>I have a 4 year old female Chihuahua, Bella. Should I get another female to add to my family or should I get a male as a</title>
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			<p>Would a 4 year old female Chihuahua get along with another female Chihuahua or a male?<br /><br />				ASKED BY
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					<a href="/dogs/810131">
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					BELLA</a>
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													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Apr 27th<br />
				
				4 ANSWERS 
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		Mon, Apr 27th 2009, 09:40 GMT 
		<pubDate>Mon, Apr 27th 2009, 02:40 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>which is the most cutest and easily adoptable pet?</title>
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			<p>Well, i want to adopt a cute pet but one must be easy to take care of, can anyone suggest me this kind of dog?<br /><br />				ASKED BY
									Guest 528128								
									TAGGED <span class="tags"><a href="/answers/tag/pets" rel="nofollow tag">pets</a>, <a href="/answers/tag/petsadoptation" rel="nofollow tag">petsadoptation</a></span>													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Apr 9th<br />
				
				6 ANSWERS 
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		Thu, Apr 9th 2009, 07:10 GMT 
		<pubDate>Thu, Apr 9th 2009, 00:10 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>We are looking for the right breed of dog for us.  Over the past year we lost two larger dogs and now think we should ge</title>
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			<p>ran out of words.  Anyway, we think we should buy a smaller dog (we're going to get two at the same time) about the size of a terrier.  All of our dogs over the years (8) have been rescued, but this time we think we should pick a specific breed and raise them from a pup.  We are looking for a friendly, bright breed (we have young nieces and nephews) and short hair would probably be best.  The teeny breeds are out for us (no offense to those who love them!).  We have homes in South Dakota and California, so the dogs would be in some cold weather occasionally.  We are fairly active and are in our 60s (hikes, etc.)  Any suggestions would be gratefully received.  Thank you! <br /><br />				ASKED BY
									Guest 248028								
													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Mar 15th<br />
				
				10 ANSWERS 
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		Sun, Mar 15th 2009, 11:30 GMT 
		<pubDate>Sun, Mar 15th 2009, 04:30 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>will a chihuahua age one get along with a golden and lab mix even though it is so much smaller</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/will_a_chihuahua_age_one_get_along_with_a_golden_and_lab_mix_even_though_it_is_so_much_smaller-27478</link>
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			<p>				ASKED BY
									Guest 592518								
													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Mar 1st<br />
				
				3 ANSWERS 
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		Sun, Mar 1st 2009, 17:49 GMT 
		<pubDate>Sun, Mar 1st 2009, 09:49 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>My wife and I work all day but would still like to purchase/adopt a dog. Any specific breeds that can be left alone?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/my_wife_and_i_work_all_day_but_would_still_like_to_purchaseadopt_a_dog_any_specific_breeds_that_can_-27313</link>
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			<p>				ASKED BY
									Guest 575318								
									TAGGED <span class="tags"><a href="/answers/tag/adoption" rel="nofollow tag">adoption</a></span>													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Feb 25th<br />
				
				7 ANSWERS 
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		Wed, Feb 25th 2009, 11:33 GMT 
		<pubDate>Wed, Feb 25th 2009, 03:33 GMT</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/my_wife_and_i_work_all_day_but_would_still_like_to_purchaseadopt_a_dog_any_specific_breeds_that_can_-27313</guid>
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		<title>Im thinking of adopting a 3 year old Akita - dont know much about his past other than a military man had him and couldnt</title>
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			<p>				ASKED BY
									Guest 749218								
									TAGGED <span class="tags"><a href="/answers/tag/temperment" rel="nofollow tag">temperment</a>, <a href="/answers/tag/gentleness" rel="nofollow tag">gentleness</a></span>													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Feb 23rd<br />
				
				1 ANSWER 
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		Mon, Feb 23rd 2009, 19:32 GMT 
		<pubDate>Mon, Feb 23rd 2009, 11:32 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Thinking of adopting a 2.5 year old Border Collie mix, know she has socialization/protection issues, can you help?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/thinking_of_adopting_a_25_year_old_border_collie_mix_know_she_has_socializationprotection_issues_can-26835</link>
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			<p>My husband and I have been toying with the idea of adopting another dog (we have 2 chihuahuas and a cat) for quite some time, but really wanted to make sure the dog we adopted fit into our lifestyle and family before we made a choice. A friend of ours decided to foster a dog from the local humane society, and naturally, she's just about perfect for our family (from what we've seen so far). However, as she gets more used to being in the home, she gets more protective of the people she's living with and more standoffish with strangers, barking and growling but never acting aggressive. I was wondering if anyone who has adopted a dog has experienced these problems before and what they did to fix them? We do plan on obedience classes for socialization if we can't get her to improve on our own, but we'd really like to work with her one-on-one first.<br /><br />				ASKED BY
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					Jack</a>
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									TAGGED <span class="tags"><a href="/answers/tag/socialization" rel="nofollow tag">socialization</a>, <a href="/answers/tag/protection" rel="nofollow tag">protection</a>, <a href="/answers/tag/adoption" rel="nofollow tag">adoption</a></span>													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Feb 15th<br />
				
				1 ANSWER 
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		Sun, Feb 15th 2009, 11:43 GMT 
		<pubDate>Sun, Feb 15th 2009, 03:43 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Good medium sized dog breed ideas?</title>
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			<p>My friend wants a female dog. Possibley between 25-35 lbs. She has one other male dog (who is fixed) and would like a female.<br /><br />				ASKED BY
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					Maxwell-our Guardian angle</a>
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													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Jan 22nd<br />
				
				5 ANSWERS 
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		Thu, Jan 22nd 2009, 14:11 GMT 
		<pubDate>Thu, Jan 22nd 2009, 06:11 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>Need help deciding on what Large breed to Adopt!</title>
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			<p>We are thinking about adopting a sweet, large dog at the humane society. I need help deciding on what breed to adopt. Does anyone have any reccomindations on what good and large breeds are nice to have with large familys. I have three dogs and five family members. Please help!<br /><br />				ASKED BY
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					&hearts; Lillie &hearts;</a>
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													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Jan 18th<br />
				
				5 ANSWERS 
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		Sun, Jan 18th 2009, 17:20 GMT 
		<pubDate>Sun, Jan 18th 2009, 09:20 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title>My friend wants a dog, any suggestions?</title>
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			<p>My friend wants a dog to be good with her 8 year old kid (kid is very sweet and gentle), she wants it to protect her kid, it needs to be loving, she wants it to be outdoors (fenced in yard) , she wants a medium sized dog, that doesn't need groomed a lot. She doesn't want it to slobber a lot, either. Any suggestions?<br /><br />				ASKED BY
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					Speedy</a>
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													IN <a href="/answers/adoption_and_rescue/choosing_the_right_pet">Choosing the Right Pet</a>
								ON Jan 8th<br />
				
				5 ANSWERS 
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		<pubDate>Thu, Jan 8th 2009, 04:13 GMT</pubDate>
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