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Originally Posted by Artuloon
Hi folks,
Being a newbie with dogs, could someone advise me what is a good small dog that i should get?
I have a small backyard, half covered with grass of 250 sq ft.
Would prefer a small guard dog, with short (or minimal fur), and does not bark too often and easy to manage.
Hope someone can give me some suggestions.
Thanks.
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Hi, Artuloon,
I would really suggest going to the shelter or a pet adoption fair near you. I say this for several reasons:
1. It's really best if you can meet a dog personally and see how well you and the dog interact with each other. Dogs are like people -- each one is unique and has a temperament all its own.
2. Adopting a mixed-breed dog from one of these venues has many advantages. Mixed-breed dogs tend to be healthier and, if they have short coats, require much less care in terms of grooming and bathing. Finally, as you can see from Petfinder, there are so many lovely dogs who desperately need good homes. Remember, over 5 million homeless pets are euthanised every year in Malaysia. Adoption (and spaying/neutering) is the best choice.
Also, please remember to have some sheltered place in your yard where the dog can come in from out of the hot sun the rain, and be sure there is always plenty of clean water available for him or her to drink.
Good luck!