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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I was like you a couple of years ago, except my child was a bit younger (almost 6). I really wanted a low-to-non-shedding, small dog. We got a puppy from a breeder. Long story short, after a few months of training and living with the dog, we had to return it to the breeder because it was resource guarding (food). A well respected trainer who owns a very well known training facility in the area advised us that it was dangerous to keep the puppy in a house with children because a bite on the face was a real possibility.

Fast forward, we went to a shelter looking for just a friendly dog after that nightmare. Temperament was our only criteria. Got the best medium sized 6-month-old hound mix who loves everyone and everything. I have found that a special brush called the Furminator does wonders with keeping shedding down.

After our situation, we will never get a puppy again. Like people, they are born with their personalities. Going to a shelter and finding a young, special dog is a great option. Unless the shedding thing is a huge hangup for you, you might find a treasure of a family dog at a shelter. Good luck with your search![/quote]

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