well, ive wanted a puppy all of my life, and my parents told me that when we moved i could get one. well were all moved now, so now im looking into the different breeds (and hinting around for christmas 
). i would really love an australian shepherd, but my mom thinks that one would be too big for our house. our house isnt super small, it has 3 bdrm, 1 bath, kitchen, dining room, n living room. my dads refinishing our full basement so that will double our space amount... but since my mom wants a small dog, weve narrowed it down to 4 breeds: cavalier king charles spaniel (which my dad loves), norfolk terrier, boston terrier, and brussels griffon. i would prefer a dog who likes water, so we could go swimming, and likes to run around the yard and go for walks. were also looking for a cheap dog. wat do u think our best bet would be? also, if you have any other breed suggestions id be happy to hear em 
we have no small children in the house, but we do have nieces n nephewa that visit... n we have a cat
). i would really love an australian shepherd, but my mom thinks that one would be too big for our house. our house isnt super small, it has 3 bdrm, 1 bath, kitchen, dining room, n living room. my dads refinishing our full basement so that will double our space amount... but since my mom wants a small dog, weve narrowed it down to 4 breeds: cavalier king charles spaniel (which my dad loves), norfolk terrier, boston terrier, and brussels griffon. i would prefer a dog who likes water, so we could go swimming, and likes to run around the yard and go for walks. were also looking for a cheap dog. wat do u think our best bet would be? also, if you have any other breed suggestions id be happy to hear em we have no small children in the house, but we do have nieces n nephewa that visit... n we have a cat