Top 10 best dogs to have around the house

Have you ever wanted a dog around the house to talk to or have some company. In this article, I will give you a list of 10 dogs, with some facts about them, and hope that you find a dog to adopt. Remember that a dog is also a responsibility, and you must take care of them. You have to feed and water them, comb them(for the hairy dogs), and even buy them flea collars.

Even though most of the dogs in this article are going to be small dogs, some of them will be considered large. Most people like to have small dogs around the house, because they are lap-dogs. This means that they cant sit on the couch with you, sit in the chair with you, and generally are easier to clean up after. By the way, I put up pictures of each dog on the side, they are so cute!!! Without any further ado, here is our Top 10 Household dogs:

1) Yorkshire Terrier

This dog can be a lot of different colors, and have been known to be show dogs. They usually live for about 13 to 16 years. They are great lap-dogs, and love to cuddle. A Yorkie is a great pet for the elderly, because they can usually be potty-trained fairly easy.

2) Poodle

A poodle is one of those dogs you see on TV with their legs and neck shaved. They are great show pets, as their coat can range in thicknesses and color. Their coat requires a great amount of grooming, and would be great for a family of 4 or more. There are 4 types of poodles: Standard, medium, miniature, and toy. I would recommend all of these except for toy, as this is extremely small, and hard to keep track of.

3) Dachshund

Also known as "Wiener Dogs" because of their long bodies, and short size, they are so fun to have around the house. Their life span is around 14 years. There are short-haired and long-haired wiener dogs. Their paws are useful for digging, so I buy a leash to put them on for walks or whenever they have to go outside.

4) Pug

Most pugs live around 12 to 15 years, but have been know to live longer. They love children and think of them as their own siblings, often forming a bond with them. They also love to play, making them the perfect companion to children. They rarely bark, but they have been known to have lots of health problems.

5) Labrador Retriever

While being probably one of the most known dogs in the world, they are often used as hunting dogs. they like to be outside, and to chase small game like rabbits. They also can be very affectionate and an indoor dog. This is probably one of the large dogs that are good around the house. They also have been known to be seeing dogs for the blind.

6) ShihTzu

Shihtzus (or is it Shihtzi?) can live for about 16 years. The 12-16 life span is common for most dogs. These dogs are known for their beautiful and long coat. This dog is very caring, and needs lots of love. I would recommend this dog for the elderly because they need lots of time being loved,groomed, and are easy to take care of.

7) Jack Russell Terrier

They love to play, and have tons of energy. This is a great dogs to have when you have toddlers, or any other children in the house. They have even been known to help children. A bulldog was attacking small children, so George (the dog) ran up and held off the bulldogs until they children could get away. Make sure that you train them good, or they might hurt strangers. Sometimes they also seem to get overexcited when guest are over, and tinkle on the floor.

8) Basset Hound

Another child lover, the Basset Hound is also great for hunting. They should be kept on a leash when on walks though, because they sometimes forget their training when a reward is not around. They are a bit harder to train than some dogs. But if you stick with them, I'm sure that you will find how good they can be.

9) Pomeranian

This breed is a great indoor/household dog because they don't like to be outside, and often run away if they do get the chance. So I would buy a leash for bathroom breaks. They have a beautiful coat, and like to follow you everywhere - which may be annoying for some.

10) Miniature Schnauzer 

These dogs are so energetic and full of energy. They shed very little hair, and would be great for children. They can adapt to small city apartments, but like to live on farms, or a house with a backyard. They have a little tail that sticks straight up, and their coat is usually a salt and/or pepper color. They have been known to be very intelligent and witty.

Thanks for reading my article and I hope that you find that dog that you are looking for. Nearly any small and medium dog is great for indoors, and their are a few large large dogs like the Golden Retriever that like to be indoors. You can buy or adopt a dog at your local vet clinic, from people you know, and even online.