Toy Dog Breeds

Affenpinscher

group: toy height: 9 to 12" / 22.86-30.48 cm types: weight: 6-9 lbs / 2.72-4.08 kg colors: black, bluish gray, grayish black, grey, silver, black and tan, red (brownish to orangy-tan) physical traits: scruffy, shaggy hair type: wiry, scruffy, dense, abundant, rough and harsh personality/ temperament: alert, inquisitive, intelligent, loyal, affectionate, intense, serious, fearless, humorous, amusing, loving, devoted, confident, inquisitive, lively, enchanting, smug, stubborn, obstinate maintenance/ special needs: brush several times a week, requires positive firm consistent training, hard to obedience train, tendency to snap, intolerant to teasing, will attack if irritated, not good with other dogs nickname: 'monkey dog', Zwergattenpinscher, moustached devil origination: Germany bred for: get rid of rodents and quail and to track rabbit identifying traits: monkey-like terrier/mustached little devil ideal for: companionship, city or country life, apartments, watchdog good with kids? no life expectancy: 14-15 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Pinscher dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), rescues: Affenpinscher Club of America - Rescue

Bolognese

group: toy height: m 10-12.5"/ 25.4-31.75 cm; f 9-12"/ 22.86-30.48 cm types: weight: 5-9 lbs / 2.27-4.08 kg colors: white or white with a little champagne, physical traits: small, sturdy hair type: medium long, flocked, stands off from body personality/ temperament: affectionate, cheerful, pleasant, calm, highly intelligent, happy, alert, eager to please, quick to learn, easy to train, serious, does not like to be left alone, vigilant, obedient, devoted to masters, some can be reserved, shy maintenance/ special needs: high, hair tangles easily comb daily. bathe regularly to keep coat white, does not shed, dead hairs removed when brushing. keep ears clean nickname: Bichon Bolognese origination: Southern Mediterranean bred for: companionship identifying traits: ideal for: family, kids, other pets, city, warmer climates good with kids? yes of interest: prized by courts of Renaissance princes life expectancy: 14-15 yrs kennel clubs: fci-(companion and toy dog group, Bichons and Related Breeds), arba, ukc -(companion dog group), uk, nzkc -(toy dog group) saku, rescues:

Brussels Griffon adult Brussels Griffon

group: toy height: 7-8" / 17.78-20.32 cm types: weight: 6-12 lbs / 2.72-5.44 kg colors: red, red and blackish brown, black and tan, solid black physical traits: sturdy hair type: smooth (straight, short and glossy) and rough (long, wiry and dense), personality/ temperament: intelligent, affectionate, inquisitive, impertinent, bright, cheerful, lively, good-natured, alert, self-important, sensitive, amusing, saucy, willful, obedient, needy maintenance/ special needs: groom rough haired regularly, likes attention, requires training or will yap and bully, protect from cold, sheds, protect from heat nickname: Griffon Bruxellois origination: Belgium, possibly cross of German Affenpinscher, Belgian Griffon, Pug, Yorkshire Terrier, King Charles Spaniel, English Toy Spaniel and Dutch Smoushond bred for: hunt vermin identifying traits: the only toy with a terrier coat ideal for: house dog, companionship, city or country life, other pets good with kids? no, not young children life expectancy: 12-14 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk-(Griffon Bruxellois), fci-(small Belgian dogs group), nzkc-('Griffon Bruxellois' - toy dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc rescues:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Black and Tan, Blenheim Tri Color Black and Tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

group: toy height: 12-13" / 30.48-33.02 cm weight: 10-18 lbs / 4.53-8.16 kg types: moderate length, silky and slightly wavy colors: blenheim, tri-color, black and tan, and ruby physical traits: elegant, regal, well-balanced, hair type: long or short, silky personality/ temperament: gentle, affectionate, hardy, loving, friendly, spritely, active, playful, lively, graceful, sportive, fearless, quick to learn. some may be shy, mean, nasty maintenance/ special needs: brush regularly, heart problems and shortened lifespan from inbreeding, shed a little all the time nicknames: origination: Europe/Great Britain most popular dog in England bred for: companionship identifying traits: ideal for: companionship, lapdog, house dogs, apartments, city or country life, other pets, watchdog, any climate good with kids? yes of interest: health concerns: bones / joints: shoulder luxation, eye: corneal dystrophy, microphthalmos, retinal dysplasia life expectancy: 9-14 yrs kennel clubs: fci-(English Toy Spaniels dog group), ukc, arba-(companion group), akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group) rescues: Ruby Coat-Colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Blenheim Coat-Colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Chihuahua long-haired Chihuahua (apple-head) short-haired Chihuahua (apple-head) short-haired Chihuahua (apple-head) Chihuahua (deer head)  Chihuahua (deer head)

group: toy height: 6-9" / 15.24-22.86 cm weight: 2-6 lbs max / .09-2.72 kg types: long and shorthair, apple head (preferred), deer head colors: any physical traits: small, graceful, fragile hair type: long or short personality/ temperament: alert, saucy, confident, bold, alert, adaptable, tender, sensitive, hardy, may be hard to introduce new family members once adult, protect from injury may provoke larger dogs to fight maintenance/ special needs: short hair- long hair more time grooming,not to live outdoors, protect from cold and hot weather, good traveler, very alert-some bark in warning often nickname: Chihuahueno origination: Mexico bred for: companionship identifying traits: smallest of all dogs ideal for: lapdog, house dogs, apartments, companionship, travel, watchdog good with kids? no, too fragile for small children of interest: considered the smallest breed of dog life expectancy: 12-14 yrs of interest: health concerns: bones and joints: foramen magnum dysplasia, odontoid process dysplasia, odontoid process dysplasia, shoulder luxation, cardiovascular: mitral valve malformation, pulmonic stenosis, nervous: hydrocephalus, lysosomal storage diseases (ceroid lipofuscinosis), neuronaxonal dystrophy, reproductive: cryptorchidism, respiratory: primary ciliary dyskinesia, tracheal collapse, skin: color mutant alopecia, partial alopecia, urinary: renal defects (cystinuria) kennel clubs: fci-(companion and toy dog group), akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), ukc-(companion dog group),

Chinese Crested hairy hairless Chinese Crested hairless Chinese Crested puppy adult Chinese Crested Dog

group: toy height: 11-13" / 27.94-33.02 cm weight: 5-12 lbs / 2.26-5.44 kg types: hairless, powderpuff (long hair) colors: any physical traits: elegant, graceful, agile, slender hair type: hairless-hair only on head, feet and tip of tail; long-haired powderpuff-fine, luxurious, soft and silky personality/ temperament: happy, alert, loyal, affectionate, lively, playful, affable maintenance/ special needs: hairless - lotion to keep skin from getting too dry, suntan lotion to keep from burning. powderpuff-constant grooming to keep very long hair from matting, susceptible to skin ailments and toenail and teeth problems, protect from heat and cold nickname: Chinese Fighting Dog, Hairless, Powderpuff, 'a big dog in a little body', origination: Africa/China bred for: companion identifying traits: hairless only have hair on top of head, on feet and tip of tail, some have brown freckles on pink underparts ideal for: family, companionship, city or apartment life, people with allergies (hairless) good with kids? yes life expectancy: 12-13 yrs of interest: health concerns: skin: partial alopecia kennel clubs: fci-(hairless dogs group), akc, saku, ankc, uk-(toy dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc rescues: adult Chinese Crested Powderpuff Dog adult Chinese Crested Hairless Dog

Coton de Tulear

group:toy/companion height: f 8.5-11" / 21.5-28 cm, m 9.5-12.5 /24.13-31.75 cmweight: 7.5-15 lbs / 3.40-6.80 kg types: colors: white with yellow/beige to dark gray/black patches on ears physical traits: small, fluffy, white hair type: long, fine, light, fluffy, wavy, cottony texture, single coated personality/ temperament: spunky, eager to learn, clownish, alert, devoted, happy, adaptable, calm, friendly, gentle, curious, intelligent, sociable affectionate, boisterous, playful, unaggressive, vigilant, obstinate maintenance/ special needs: brush often to keep from matting, sheds little, keep ears and pads of feet clean of hair, odorless, human companionship-forms deep bond with master-abandonment is devastating, nickname: Royal Dog of Madagascar, cotton-haired dog of Tulear origination: Madagascar bred for: companionship identifying traits: ideal for: family, companion, other pets, apartments, good with kids? yes life expectancy: 12-18 yrs of interest: once dogs of nobles who outlawed their ownership by commoners, likes to walk on back legs, of the bichon family kennel clubs: uk, saku-(toy dog group), fci-(Bichon and related breeds dog group), ukc, arba-(companion dog group) rescues: health issues: books on this breed: Coton De Tulear (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)

English Toy Spaniel

group: toy height: 9-10" / 22.86-25.4 cm weight: 8-14 lbs / 3.62-5.44 kg types: King Charles, Prince Charles, Ruby colors: blenheim (red and white), Prince Charles - tricolor, King Charles - black and tan, ruby-mahogany/chestnut red physical traits: elegant, graceful hair type: straight or slightly wavy glossy texture, blenum-red and white, prince charles-evenly distributed black and white splotches/tan on face, over eyes, lining of ears, and under tail, king charles-black and tan, ruby-mahogany personality/ temperament: bright, interested, loving, affectionate, intelligent, willing to please, hardy, clean maintenance/ special needs: brush often to keep from matting, keep eyes and ears clean, protect from heat, not to live outdoors nickname: Spaniel Genteel/The Comforter, King Charles Spaniel, Carpet Spaniel, Charlie origination: Great Britain possibly originally from China or Japan bred for: companionship identifying traits: ideal for: good lap dog, the elderly, apartments, city or country life, other pets, sedentary life good with kids? yes life expectancy: 12 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku-(toy dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc

Havanese adult Havanese Dog

group: toy height: 8.5-11.5" / 21.59-29.21 cm types: weight: 7-13 lbs / 3.17-5.89 kg colors: any color or combination of colors physical traits: sleek, elegant, clean appearance, elastic gait, sturdy hair type: very long, sparse, woolly, soft, silky, and light outer coat, soft, silky and light undercoat, wavy, long, abundant, profuse. corded variety personality/ temperament: lively, alert, playful, affectionate, cheerful, sociable, sensitive, outgoing, intelligent, amiable, charming, happy, maintenance/ special needs: brush often, needs attention, prone to eye problems and luxating patellas, easy to train nickname: Havana Silk Dog, Bichon Havanais origination: Spain/Cuba of the Bichon family from the Water Spaniel, Poodle and Portuguese Water Dog bred for: identifying traits: ideal for: indoor life, kids, other pets, apartments, companionship good with kids? yes life expectancy: 13-15 yrs kennel clubs: akc, uk, ankc, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Western Mediterranean Region Bichon and related breeds dog group), ukc, arba-(companion dog group) rescues:    corded Havanese

Italian Greyhound Italian Greyhound

group: toy/ sighthound height: 12.5-15" / 30.48-38.1 cm types: weight: 5.5-10 lbs/ 2.49-4.52 kg colors: any color or combination of black, blue, red, fawn, cream. brindle, black and tan (not preferred) physical traits: diminuitive, sleek, elegant, slender, clean appearance. resembles smaller version of Greyhound hair type: short, smooth, shiny any color or combination personality/ temperament: sensitive, alert, playful, affectionate, gentle, fun-loving, charming, discerning, retiring, bashful, determined, obedient, 'catlike' maintenance/ special needs: low, affected by harsh words, rarely sheds, practically odorless, keep teeth clean, exercise, keep from cold, can't live outdoors, easy to train, requires a tall fence - 'escape artists' nickname: Piccolo Levriero Italiano, Piccolo Levrien Italiani origination: Egypt, then Ancient Rome bred for: royalty identifying traits: ideal for: indoor life, other pets, companionship, warmer weather good with kids? yes, older children, younger children might play too rough life expectancy: 13-14 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(short haired sighthounds dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc rescues:

Japanese Chin

group: toy height: 8-12" / 20.32-25.4 cm types: weight: 4-13 lbs / 1.81-5.89 kg colors: black and white, red and white physical traits: elegant, graceful, dainty, nimble hair type: long, profuse, straight, silky personality/ temperament: lively, sensitive, bright, alert, robust, merry, fiesty, affectionate, intelligent, charming, robust, gentle, responsive, inquisitive, independent, reserved with strangers and in strange surroundings maintenance/ special needs: constant brushing to prevent matting, susceptible to breathing and heart ailments nickname: Japanese Spaniel, Chin origination: Japan bred for: companionship, nobility, aristocracy identifying traits: ideal for: companionship, country or city life, other pets, cooler weather good with kids? yes life expectancy: 12 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Japanese Chin dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc-(a.k.a. Japanese Spaniel)

Maltese

group: toy height: 8-10" / 20.32-25.4 cm types: weight: 4-9 lbs / 1.81-4.08 kg colors: white. light tan,beige, lemon (not preferred) physical traits: dainty, smart carriage, elegant hair type: long, profuse, silky, flat, luxurious, sheds little personality/ temperament: lively, bright, sweet natured, fearless, gentle, eager, trusting, affectionate, responsive, hardy, lively, playful, good-tempered, sensitive, alert maintenance/ special needs: high - constant brushing to keep from matting, protect from heat, nickname: Ancient Dog of Malta, Maltese Lion Dog, melita, Maltese Terrier, Bichon Maltaise origination: Mediterranean, Malta bred for: companionship identifying traits: ideal for: family, companionship, apartments, other pets good with kids? yes, with supervision. too small and delicate for young children life expectancy: 14-15 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Central Mediterranean Region Bichon and related breeds dog group), ukc-(companion dog group) rescues:

Miniature Pinscher adult Miniature Pinscher

group: toy height: 10-12.5" / 25.4-31.75 cm types: weight: 8-10 lbs / 3.62-4.53 kg colors: red, stag red. nearly black, chocolate or blue with rust/tan markings physical traits: faithful, flashy, flamboyant hair type: short, smooth, straight and lustrous, close lying personality/ temperament: faithful, proud, playful, feisty, vigorous, sensitive, spirited, intelligent, possessive of loved ones, fearless, alert, easy to train. may have tendency to nip maintenance/ special needs: low, rarely sheds, will challenge large dogs to fight, do not overfeed, cannot live outdoors, warmer weather nickname: Zwergpinscher, 'king of toys' origination: Germany, from the German Pinscher bred for: ratting identifying traits: ideal for: companionship, watchdog, house dog good with kids? supervise. best with older children. may be hurt by young children due to small size life expectancy: 13-14 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Pinscher dog group), ukc-(companion dog group, ckc rescues:

Papillon adult Papillon dog

group: toy height: 8-11" / 20.32-27.94 cm types: Papillon and Phalene (dropped ears) weight: 3.25-11 lbs / 1.40-4.98 kg colors: parti color or white with patches of any other color physical traits: small, dainty, elegant, powderpuff hair type: fine, abundant, long, silky, glossy, flowing personality/ temperament: happy, alert, friendly, charming, vivacious, tireless, gentle, affectionate, easy to train, jealous, possessive, barks alot. some may be shy, aggressive maintenance/ special needs: brush often, very obedient with proper training, suffers from slipping kneecaps and tendency to be possessive of owner, keep teeth clean, odorless, nickname: Continental Toy Spaniel, 'Dwarf Spaniel" origination: Continental Europe, possibly from the Spanish Dwarf Spaniel bred for: identifying traits: butterfly wing shaped ears ideal for: lapdog, family, companion, housedog, watchdog, city or country life good with kids? yes but supervise because of size life expectancy: 13-15 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Continental toy spaniel dog group)ukc-(companion dog group), ckc rescues:

Pekingese adult Pekingese dogs

group: toy height: 6-9" / 15.24-22.86 cm types: weight: 4.5-17.5 lbs / 2.04-7.93 kg colors: red, fawn, black, black and tan, sable, brindle, white. albino, liver (not preferred) physical traits: small. long, profuse hair, slow moving, muscular hair type: long, straight, profuse, abundant, coarse outercoat, soft undercoat personality/ temperament: independent, aloof, self-confident, bold, courageous, lively, affectionate, self-important, regal, good tempered, intelligent, brave, dignified, calm, haughty, stubborn, likes to be the center of attention maintenance/ special needs: high, brush frequently to prevent matting, requires patience to train, susceptible to eye problems, respiratory ailments and colds, protect from overheating nickname: 'Peke' , 'Little Lion Dog', Peking Palasthund origination: China bred for: companionship, royalty identifying traits: long flowing mane ideal for: companionship, family, apartments, city or country life, other pets good with kids? yes life expectancy: 12-13 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Pekingese dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc

Pomeranian adult Pomeranian dogs

group: toy /spitz/northern height: 8.5-11" / 21.59-27.94 cm types: weight: 3-7 lbs / 1.36-3.17 kg colors: black and tan, brindle, particolor, brown, light or dark blue, gray, red/orange, cream/sable/white physical traits: hearty, strong hair type: long, profuse, thick, straight, harsh outer coat, soft dense undercoat personality/ temperament: vivacious, extrovert, intelligent, cocky, alert, active, spirited, faithful, inquisitive, adapable, devoted, happy, clever, entertaining, obedient, loves to be pampered, barks alot, sheds, will challenge larger dogs maintenance/ special needs: regular brushing, easy to train, keep eyes and teeth clean, susceptible to hip dysplasia and dislocation fo the patella (kneecap) nickname: Zwerspitz, Dwarf Spitz, Loulou origination: from Stone Age dog Canis familiaris palustris, Germany, developed in Great Britain bred for: of early sled dogs then bred for royalty identifying traits: walking puffball ideal for: family, companionship, lapdog, apartments, watchdog, city or country life, any climate good with kids? yes life expectancy: 15 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(European Spitz dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc rescues:

Pug adult Pug dogs

group: toy /molossoid height: 10-13.25" / 25.4-33.18 cm types: weight: 14-18 lbs / 6.35-8.16 kg colors: fawn, silver, apricot-fawn, black with black mask, ears and moles on cheek physical traits: muscular, compact, flat face, coiled tail, rose or button nose hair type: fine, short, soft, smooth, glossy personality/ temperament: even-tempered, outgoing, playful, vibrant, impish, dignified, resolute, individualistic, devoted, faithful, loving, charming, affectionate, loyal to family, clever, amusing, mischievous, energetic, tough, pugnacious, opinionated, forceful, strong-willed, gluttonous, sulky, some may be hostile to strangers maintenance/ special needs: protect from heat, do not overfeed, protect from overheating and catching cold, requires patience to train, easy to groom nickname: 'multo in parvo' - a lot of dog in a small space, Mopshond, Mops, Carlin, Pug Dog, Chinese Pug origination: Ancient China, from Mastiffs bred for: companionship, royalty identifying traits: pushed in face, pig tail ideal for: family, companionship, city or country life, watchdog good with kids? yes of interest: one of the oldest dog breeds, name possibly from latin 'pugnus' because profile resembles a 'fist' or that given to pet marmoset monkeys life expectancy: 13-15 yrs of interest: health concerns: bones / joints: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, vertebral anomalies, cardiovascular: stenosis of atrioventricular bundle (bundle of His), eye: districhiasis, nervous: hydrocephalus, Pug encephalitis, reproductive: XX sex reversal kennel clubs: fci-(small Molossian type dog group), akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc rescues: Alabama Pug Rescue and Adoption, Inc.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

group: toy height: 7.87-10.5"/ 20-26 cm types: weight: ~3.39 lbs / ~1.54 kg colors: any except white black, black and tan, brown, brown and tan, grey (wolf, silver), red, fawn, cream, saddle, brindle. A little white on the fore chest and/or the toes is tolerated physical traits: small, sturdy hair type: dense, thick, profuse, silky, soft and supple, forming large curls or very wavy. large curls are preferred. undercoat well developed. Not forming a parting in the back. head has well developed beard and moustaches. personality/ temperament: even-tempered, lively, friendly, easy-going, alert to strangers maintenance/ special needs: brush regularly nickname: Russian Colored Bichon, Russian Lap Dog origination: Russia bred for: gifts of nobility identifying traits: appears disheveled due to the profuse hair ideal for: children, elderly, family, companionship, other pets good with kids? yes life expectancy: 10-15 yrs kennel clubs: natbc rescues:

Shih Tzu

group: toy height: 9-11" / 22.86-27.94 cm types: weight: 9-16 lbs / 4.08-7.25 kg colors: any physical traits: profuse hair, resembles a silky threaded mop hair type: luxurious, dense, long flowing, doublecoated personality/ temperament: friendly, trusting, outgoing, affectionate, loyal, hardy, alert, lively, happy, devoted, trusting, energetic, playful, arrogant, loves to be pampered maintenance/ special needs: high, constant grooming to keep from matting, protect from heat and cold, protect from overeating nickname: 'chrysanthemum-faced dog' origination: Tibetan Mountains, China, possibly a cross of Tibetan dogs and ancestors of Pekingese bred for: royalty identifying traits: hair on nose grows upward and is tied up at the top of its head ideal for: house pet, family, companionship, city or country life, watchdog, other pets, any climate good with kids? yes, but supervise because of size life expectancy: 13-14 yrs of interest: hair grows off the face in all directions kennel clubs: akc-(toy dog group), fci-(Tibetan breeds dog group), uk-(utility dog group), ankc, nzkc-(nonsporting dog group), ukc-(companion dog group) rescues:

Silky Terrier Silky Terrier

group: toy height: 9-10" / 22.86-25.4 cm types: weight: 8-11 lbs / 3.62-4.98 kg colors: steel/silver/slate/gray or pigeon blue and tan physical traits: hardy, non-shedding, odorless, vigorous, physically strong, agile, robust, terrier-like hair type: very long, flowing, glossy, fine, silky personality/ temperament: friendly, energetic, aggressive, loyal, devoted, adaptable, spirited, faithful, intelligent, terrier like, strong-willed, active, demanding, independent, yappy, alert, possessive, tireless, vocal.some may be shy, nervous, aggressive maintenance/ special needs: high, very long hair requires constant brushing to keep from matting, can't live outdoors, patience to train, not good with other pets, socialize with people early, protect from cold nickname: Australian Silky Terrier, Sydney Silky Terrier, Silky Toy Terrier origination: Australia, cross of Australian Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier, maybe Skye Terrier bred for: companionship identifying traits: ideal for: family, apartments, city life, companionship, other pets, watchdog, hunt vermin good with kids? yes, supervise because of size, intolerant if not properly socialized early life expectancy: 14 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(toy terrier dog group), ukc-(terrier dog group), ckc-as 'Silky Terrier' rescues:

Toy Fox Terrier

group: toy height: 8.5-11.5" / 21.59-29.21 cm types: weight: 3.5-7 lbs / 1.58-3.17 kg colors: tricolor, white, chocolate/brown and tan, white and tan, white and black, white and black with tan physical traits: diminutive, graceful, agile, compact hair type: short, glossy, fine, smooth, satiny personality/ temperament: intelligent, courageous, devoted, loving, loyal, friendly, self possessed, spirited, fearless, endurance, determined, comical, entertaining, playful, scrappy, possessive, protective, easy to train, adaptable maintenance/ special needs: nickname: origination: Great Britain from the Smooth Fox Terrier bred for: identifying traits: ideal for: companionship good with kids? life expectancy: 12-13 yrs kennel clubs: akc-(toy dog group), ukc-(terrier dog group), arba-(companion dog group) rescues:

Toy Manchester Terrier Toy Manchester Terrier Toy Manchester Terrier Puppy Toy Manchester Terrier

group: toy height:  std 15-16" / 38.1-40.64 cm toy 10-12" / 25.4-30.48 cm toy standard types: standard and toy colors: black and tan physical traits: hair type: short, dense, glossy, smooth personality/ temperament: intelligent, alert, quick, lively, devoted, loyal, intuitive, affectionate, protective, piercing bark, cautious with strangers maintenance/ special needs: protect from cold, patience to train, not good with other pets, barks alot nickname: English Toy Terrier, Black and Tan Toy Terrier, Toy Manchester Terrier, 'the gentlemen's terrier', origination: Great Britain bred for: hunting vermin, rats and rabbit hunting identifying traits: ideal for: companionship, as house dogs, apartments, city life, watch dog, warm climates, sheds little, has almost no odor, needs little exercise good with kids? yes, but supervise with this small, delicate dog life expectancy: 12-13 yrs kennel clubs: akc-(toy dog group), ankc, saku-'as English Toy Terrier'-(toy dog group), fci-'as English Toy Terrier'-(toy terrier dog group), ckc rescues:

Toy Poodle

group: toy height: toy: 10" / 25.4 cm or under mini: 10-15" / 25.4-38.1 cm std: over 15" / 38.1 cm, 22-27" / 55.9-68.6 cm average toy miniature  standard  types: toy, mini-(nonsporting group),standard-(nonsporting group) weight:  toy: 6-9 lbs / 2.72-4.08 kg mini: 15-17 lbs / 6.8-7.71 kg standard: 45-70 lbs / 20.41-31.8 kg colors: solid colors only: black, blue, brown/cafe au lait, gray/silver, apricot, cream, white physical traits: hair type: profuse, abundant, wiry/nappy, short, non-shedding, close curls personality/ temperament: active, elegant intelligent, proud, dignified, alert, dignified, takes direction well, quick learner, easy to train, obedient, thoughtful, active, elegant, good sense of humor, responsive, dependable, calm maintenance/ special needs: high, requires constant grooming to prevent matting, needs attention, special grooming for show, does not shed, virtually odorless unless when wet, overbreeding has resulted in susceptibility to physical and behavioral problems, yappy nickname: Caniche, Pudel, Canis Familiaris Aquatius origination: Germany/France. national dog of France bred for: identifying traits: walking pom-poms ideal for: family, reliable companion, people with allergies, city or country life, trendy lifestyle, any climate good with kids? yes life expectancy: 14-17 yrs kennel clubs: akc-(toy: toy dog group, mini, standard: nonsporting dog group), fci-(standard, mini and toy: poodle dog group), ankc-(toy, mini, standard: nonsporting dog group), ukc-(toy, mini: companion dog group, standard: gundog group), saku, uk-(mini, standard: utility dog group), nzkc-(toy, mini, standard: nonsporting dog group), ckc

Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terriers

group: toy height: 9" / 22.86 cm types: weight: 5-7 lbs / 2.26-3.17 kg colors: blue, dark steel blue and rich tan physical traits: very small, dainty, hair type: very long, glossy, fine, silky, soft, straight personality/ temperament: high spirited, affectionate, feisty, energetic, active, playful, independent, devoted, guardian, loyal, clever, tireless, loves attention, tenacious, fearless, yappy, stubborn. some may display nervousness maintenance/ special needs: high, constant brushing to prevent matting, gum disease, and collapsed windpipes, not good with other pets, not to live outdoors, protect from cold, groom for show, patience to train. nickname: Yorkie origination: Great Britain bred for: ratting identifying traits: ideal for: companionship, apartments, city or country life, watchdog good with kids? supervise because of small size life expectancy: 14 yrs kennel clubs: akc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(toy terrier dog group), ukc-(companion dog group), ckc rescues:

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