Judy wrote:
"Suja" wrote in message
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Aren't there specific breeds of cats that are more dog-like? Would
that be a better fit for the OP, given all the constraints?


If I want a dog, telling me that I should want a cat isn't going to work.

I like cats. I have had cats that were cuddly and outgoing and even did
tricks.

But they were never close to a dog in my heart.


Exactly. And while a dog under 7# may sound teeny, it might not be too
bad. As an example, Zipper weighs 10# and is 12 1/2" tall. Many of the
smaller Min Pins weigh about 7#. And by smaller, I do NOT mean teacup,
but dogs that still fit within the breed standard, which starts at 10".

Other small dog choices that would probably fit within her weight range
without having to be extremely undersize for the breed include Yorkies,
Papillons, and Chihuahuas.

However. The OP should understand that pretty much all of these smaller
dogs are very energetic for their size. And of course small dogs also
tend to obesity, so she would need to be careful about food. The other
real concern is the entire home situation. I can understand really
wanting a dog. But with her health issues it might just not be practicable.