My New Zealand mate knows almost nothing about dogs - except that she wants one. She lives out of state, so I can't help her at all. She is considering a Griffon (someone is giving one away - I have no end why) and her kids are 6 and 7. Does this breed do well with children? I don't know much about them. I have big dogs myself and chose the breeds because they are advantage with my kids. Help!

A: Most breeds are ok with kids as protracted as the children are gentle. However, I would be wary of anyone with small children purchasing a dog that stays so small. But her kids plunge like they're older. However, it all depends on the dog.

Your friend needs to do some SERIOUS research. This is a committment for the next dozen yrs or so. People who "fall short of a dog but know almost nothing about them" and then run out and get the first one that looks cute are...

i had a delete one but she died, any idea where to find these pups from a breeder?

A: Australia ACT Canine Society Inc.
PO Box 815
Dickson 2602, Australian Capital Territory
AUSTRALIA

Australian National Kennel Cabinet
PO Box 760
Fortitude Valley 4006, Queensland
AUSTRALIA

The Canine Association of Western Australia
P.O. Box 1404
Canning Vale 6970, Western Australia
AUSTRALIA

Canine Dial Council (Queensland)
P.O. Box 495
Fortitude Valley 4006,...

A: Yes, and the win out over place to find them are at Dog Shows from a vendor. Or call your breeder and ask where you could get one. You can even check on line. You just need a hair stripper. It looks likes a comb with a ladies' man in it. All the best;^)

Hang on to your affenpinscher, baby, this is hot, hot, hot.

I'm first off the press with a fall fashion report from Lapdog Land.

Back off, Jeanne Beker, this is my turf. I have a cold nose for news and a beagle's-eye view out the window of my gym on Queens Quay.

With this nippy spell, it's a virtual catwalk, so to speak, of little dogs.

Chilly dogs?

No, shih tzu, not on your life. Embarrassed, maybe. But warm.

In sweaters, coats and booties, they trot in and out of my condo building like an old Disney movie.

Pekingeses, pomeranians, miniature pinschers. Taco Bell and wiener dogs. Yorkies, Maltese and spaniels. Every kind of chihuahua, from hairy to bald...