For a smaller breed you may want to consider the Bedlington Terriers which are more diminutive than the Irish Water Spaniel and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier; they have shorter coats so they will need a good brushing every week to maintain a healthy coat.
Walking your dog once or twice a day and letting it outside to play is another way to show the dog love. Exercise is a great way to bond with your dog. Not only will the dog be able to spend time with you, you and the dog will benefit from the exercise.
If you live in a bigger home, you should be in a position to purchase a bigger dog. Letting the dog outside to run in the yard or by taking it for frequent walks will also help because your dog will be in a position to shed…

Almost all dogs shed, probably except those hairless dogs such as Peruvian Inca or America Hairless Terriers that are considered non-shedding dogs. Human sheds too. Hair loss usually results by environment change and genetics. “Blowing the coat” or shedding is important to prepare the body from season change and give way… Continue reading