Small dog breeds are also called toy dogs. The dogs are the smallest types of dogs available. Small dogs also tend to be less expensive then larger dogs as they eat less, due to their size, and generally have less mess, less shedding and generally less cost.

Originally these small breeds came from ancient lap dogs. Some dogs were breed as smaller versions from hunting or work dogs. Small dogs were used to display wealth in olden days as well as attract fleas away from their owners. The class, small breed or toy dog came from competitions and traditional categories.

There are certain dog breeds that are exclusive to the toy dog breed; Shih Tzu and the Chihuahua. But there are other dogs that come in different sizes, both large and small like the poodle. All small dogs tend to have a lot of energy and character and are great pets. They are well suited to apartment living and are well suited for the elderly or disabled as they don’t need a lot of exercise.

Some small dog breeds are also excellent watchdogs such as the Chihuahua, Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, and Shih Tzu. These dogs are always on alert and will bark if they notice any unusual behaviour. You can also train your small dog but certain breeds may be more difficult to train than others.

Small dog breeds are generally healthy but can be prone to specific health issues. If you obtain your dog from a reputable breeder and feed it a healthy diet and makes sure it exercises then you shouldn’t have any problems. Due to the size of small dogs they may be more prone to bone breakage or injury.

Some well known small dog breeds are the Mittel German Spitz, Miniature Dachshund, Miniature Schnauzer, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Brussels Griffon, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Pekingese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cesky Terrier, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Coton de Tulear, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, English Toy Spaniel, French Bulldog, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Tibetan Spaniel, Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, Toy American Eskimo, Lowchen, Lundehund, Maltese, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Punscher, Yorkshire Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Toy Mexican Hairless, Lhasa Apso, Klein German Spitz, Japanese Chin, Jack Russell Terrier, Swedish Vallhund, Skye Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Schipperke, Silky Terrier, Shih Tzu, Pug, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Podengo Portuguese Pegueno, Patterdale Terrier, Papillon, Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Border Terrier, Affenpinscher, and the Australian Terrier.

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