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haven't read thread yet but if one of your first choices isn't a dachshund (weiner dog) it should be.
our dog below who is full grown (around 6 years old). she's so awesome.
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When I was growing up, I had a dachshund named Tyco. He was one of the greatest little characters ever. What a dog, really.
Later in life, I had a cairn terrier named Robbie, and a mutt named Augie.
They were all great dogs, and I would pay money for any of them now, but to be honest, I'd pay the most for crazy little Tyco.
Good times.
Oh yeah--OP, don't get a dog.
In case nobody else mentioned it.