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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm considering relenting to a relentless campaign by my children and husband to get a dog. We have cats, which is one of my reasons for not wanting a dog (what if they never get along?), plus the usual concerns about who will walk the dog, clean up the poop etc. My children swear they would walk it, but I don't think they fully understand what it would be like to have to deal with a dog that has to pee at 5:30 a.m.! 
With all that said, can anyone recommend a small-ish, non-shedding, good-natured breed or mix that might fit our situation? [/quote]

How old are you kids?  If under ten, there is no way they will take responsibility.  We have a dog and two cats but, we got the cats when kittens after the dog.  They absolutely love the dog!  You can't pick a dog that likes to chase small animals or herd. [b] But, I think you shouldn't get a dog. [/b]   Tell them when they are adults they can get a dog.  Or they can start a pet sitting business/walk dog service/volunteer with dogs.

If you get a dog, it will be your dog.  Then you will ask us if there is any "positive" re-homing stories.  My dog is my dog.  And I love taking care of her so I only got her when I was ready.[/quote]

Here, the husband wants a dog, too. So, he can take up whatever slack from the kids (and yes, the kids aren't nearly as reliable as they think they will be). Ask your husband to put in writing that he  is in charge of all the dog work (including badgering the kids to do their part). Then, you can [i]help[/i] him if you want to, but it's not your responsibility to do that [i]favor[/i] for him. Get him to write this down.  Then, get a maltese.[/quote]

This is nice in theory but I would not get a dog.  I was in the same boat- family wanted one, I didn't.  Relented and I'm honestly pretty resentful because even though my husband does 3/4 of the work, that's 1/4 left for me.  I was up at 5am with the dog this am and 3am last night.  I love her and she's very sweet but I wish I hadn't relented.
BUT...100 agree that if you're going to get a dog don't get a puppy.  100x more work.[/quote]

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