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What are some dog breeds that are small, good with kids, and shed very little?

We're trying to convince my mom to let us get a dog, she's mostly worried about the hair. So What are some good dog breeds that are small, good with kids, and shed very little?

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1. The havenese! They are a GREAT dog and don't shed!
2. standard poodle but they need alot of grooming so i would say a giant shnauwzer or greyhound.
3. Miniature poodle, not toy. Chinese Crested Powder Puff(can be very expensive..) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bichon Frise, Shih-Tzu..Papillons are wonderful and intellegent :] Schnauzers are very good dogs..though grooming is a must.
4. I would suggest, coton de tulear. They are companion dogs, very cute, sweet-natured, smart, easy to train, responding well to praise, gentle, playful, fun-loving, energetic and generally don't bark. They are very sociable dogs that get along well with children, other dogs and animals. Check this link for more information. http://dogtime.com/coton-de-tulear.html
5. Miniature Schnauzer. We've had one since we were little kids. We're now adults and he is 14yrs old and still feisty. He's very obedient and loving. They don't shed. Wonderful dog. http://www.petsplace.co.za/Schnauzer_Benjy_2.jpg
6. Poodles don't shed hair and they make great family pets. They love to play with children and they'll definitely bond your family together!
7. A Bichon Frise. http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=bichon+frise&gbv=2
8. Miniature Schnauzer
9. shih tzu- They are very friendly and sweet. They cost from $300-$450 where I am from in california. They do not have a shed cycle but do need to be trimmed every few months. I have a 3 year old male shih tzu, he is fun and has a outgoing personality. Good Luck
10. here are some small sizes dogs that you can check out . breeds cardigan welsh corgi - no shedding alot pemkroke welsh corgi- have short lengeth hairs no shed much chinese shar pei Pug - have not much hairs toy poodle irish water spaniel portuguese water dog standard poodle basset hound beagle dachshund italian greyhound lakeland terrier bedlington terrier border terrier norfolk terrier cairn terrier dandie dinmont terrier west highland white terrier scottish terrier rat terrier chinese crested that has no hairs on them brussels griffon/griffon bruxellois american hairless terrier mexican hairless dog shih tzu boston terrier dont get a yorkie or pommana dogs does sheds alot more .theyre not good with younger kids .
11. I recommend a shih tzu. I have owned and or been around yorkies, laso-alpsa(sp?) and shih tzus and the shih tzus seem to have the best temperament and shed very little. They do require a lot of grooming though.