If you're looking for a new best friend and aren't in the market for a dog — or even if you already have a dog and are considering a second pet — you might consider something less expensive that can save you money — animals such as hamsters, guinea pigs, fish, hermit crabs, or others.
- What is a cheap cuddly pet?
- What is a good pet for a kid?
- What is the best small pet for a 12 year old?
- What is the smallest pet?
What is a cheap cuddly pet?
The cuddliest small pets are Havana rabbits, Siamese cats, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. If you're looking for a child-friendly small pet, guinea pigs are ideal. But if you want an apartment-friendly pet, hamsters and toy dogs are a better choice. ... So, if you are looking for a very cuddly small pet, choose wisely.
What is a good pet for a kid?
Smaller mammals, including hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils, are relatively easy to raise. Also, most will thrive in a relatively small living space, and care is fairly straightforward. Except for hamsters, which are solitary, it's best to obtain young same-sex pairs. Regular, gentle handling promotes friendliness.
What is the best small pet for a 12 year old?
According to the American Pet Products Association 2011-2012 survey, the top eight small pets are rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice/rats, gerbils, chinchillas and ferrets. Here's a quick review of each species' child-friendly pet potential.
What is the smallest pet?
At less than 4 inches tall, this 4-year-old Chihuahua named Milly is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's smallest full-grown dog. Milly's owners, Vanesa Semler and Edwin Davila, had to feed the little dog with a dropper for the first six months of her life.