"Suja" wrote in message
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"Jo Wolf" wrote in message:

Haven't been around here in a long while...

Indeed, it has. Good to have you back.

Someone mentioned Border Terriers. NO. Not this household at this time.

I would go so far as to say not this household in the foreseeable future.
I don't even consider myself to be a good home for most terriers, and I'm
a hell of a lot more dedicated and savvy than they'll ever be. Definitely
no BTs, not if I can help it.

I agree with several comments about the Havanese. Nice breed.

Not one I've considered. Not one they'll likely find in rescue either,
but I'll let the know.

No, you're not likely to find a Havanese in rescue and buying from a
reputable
breeder will be pricey (Nelson certainly was). But they have a lot of the
characteristics you're looking for: not too big (breed standard says 13
pounds --
Nelson is a bit portly and comes in at 15 pounds), non-shedding, sturdy,
friendly to
all except some cats I've met, bright, generally quiet except when someone
comes
to the door (a good watch dog, but too small to be a guard dog), not prone
to
serious breed-related illnesses, easy to groom if not done up for show.



also adore the Cav. There are healthy ones... And a larger Boston
might work.

An older Boston might be the best fit of the lot, and easier to find in
rescue than the other suggested breeds.

Reality 101: Just remember that, "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody
happy." This really may not be a great home for any dog..... because of
that. You've already said that your brother is lazy... so who's left
with the dog care? Half-hearted agreement to get a dog is a definite
minus, and sets the dog up for failure and kids with broken hearts and a
disposable-pets attitude.

BIL. My ELB is currently in a household containing 2 dogs, 7 cats, a
couple of hermit crabs... and expecting his first child.

The kids will grow up to be quite normal if
they never have a dog. {grin} I know... heresy.... {another grin}

They do have my dogs to kind of 'normalize' them, but the older one
especially is a dog lover (his first word was 'Khan'). My BIL has always
had dogs, and he just loves them to pieces. Very much a dog lover, and of
the opinion that every kid should have a dog. But, his parents are dog
people too, and I'm willing to bet he never had to do any actual work WRT
dogs.

Suja