Airedale Terrier:
The Airedale terrier is a large terrier with
a rough coat that sheds very little. These dogs
can be good with children, but such socialization
needs to start early in the dog's life. They
may play too roughly for small children. These
are loyal and trainable dogs, but are also very
naturally curious and not easily coaxed away
from something that catches their interest.
The Airedale usually grows to about 22-24 inches
in height and a weight of 50-65 pounds.
The Cockapoo is reminiscent of the Poodle,
especially in the face. It has a short, curly
coat and does not shed much but does require
above average grooming. It is actually a cross
between the American Cocker Spaniel and the
Poodle, hence its appearance and name (Cocker
+ Poodle = Cockapoo). These dogs are very friendly,
loyal, and playful. They are good with children
and other dogs and are typically very easy to
train.
The Italian Greyhound is a miniature Greyhound.
The body style of this dog is nearly exactly
like that of his racing cousins, but in a convenient,
compact size. These dogs are gentle and submissive.
They become very emotionally attached to their
people. They are obedient and easy to train,
but prone to mischief - and they know when they've
been naughty. They get along well with children
- if the children are well behaved. If the kids
are high strung and rambunctious, the dog will
be too. It is best in a quiet household. The
coat of the Italian Greyhound is short and sleek
and they don't shed much at all.
The Miniature Poodle is not truly a breed
all to itself, but one of the three AKC recognized
sizes of Poodles. Like all Poodles, they shed
very little, but their short, curly coats require
considerable grooming. They are very intelligent,
playful, and quite trainable. They generally
get along well with children, but they can be
sensitive or nervous around rowdy kids. They
easily integrate with a family and feel that
they have to be a part of all family activities.
They will often act as though they've been slighted
if not included in family activities.