Toy Dog Breeds - The Perfect Lap Dogs

Toy dog breeds are becoming more popular all the time. These little dogs, the product of generations of selective breeding, are normally bred as companion animals and people just appear to love them. Their miniature size and playful nature (nearly all toy dog breeds are good natured dogs with a few exceptions) make them brilliant companions and for a number of years they have been fashionable amongst well to do people.

Most of the toy dog breeds hail originally from Asia where the method of selectively breeding dogs to make them smaller is thought to have begun, but there are loads of toy dog breeds from other areas of the world as well.

Bichon Frise:

A petite dog that was originally bred as a companion dog, the Bichon Frise possesses a boisterous character, is very indulgent of children, other animals and strangers, and is very bright and very trainable. These dogs have a short and curly white coat that does require regular grooming.

Chihuahua:

The Chihuahua may well be the best known of the toy dog breeds. They have a short or medium coat, are easy to groom, and possess average intelligence and trainability. They do not have the best personalities and are not tolerant of kids, other animals, or strangers. The Chihuahua hails from Mexico originally and is the smallest of the toy dog breeds.

Maltese:

The Maltese is a companion dog that was originally bred for monarchs or the very rich. They are natural born troublemakers, but are very devoted to their owners. They are not at all good with children, other animals, or strangers. They’re considered to be dogs of normal intelligence and trainability. Their handsome coats require frequent grooming.

Pekingese:

The Pekingese was originally bred for the Emperors of China. These modest dogs have a energetic character and are not very indulgent of children or other animals. They do bark a lot and are regularly tough to train. Wary of strangers they can make a good watchdog and will bark noisily when strangers move toward their home.

Pug:

The Pug comes from East Asia. Their short coat requires little grooming, but the folds and wrinkles of their faces must be cleaned frequently. Pugs make brilliant family dogs for the reason that they are very docile, don’t bark a lot, and are good with children and other animals. They are highly smart dogs and very social.

Affenpinscher:

Also called the monkey terrier, the affenpinscher is a toy dog breed with a face similar to that of a monkey. Circular eyes and a silky ruff around the face give this breed his characteristic look.

Brussels griffon:

A robust little dog, the Brussels griffon is not one of your classic "cute" toy dog breed but has an unusual look and a lot of personality. When you encounter one, you appreciate their appeal. Somewhat stubborn, the Brussels griffon is an bright and loving dog.

The use of the word "toy" to describe petite dogs that belong to a toy dog breed is redundant and also wrong, suggesting that the breed comes in several sizes - there is no such thing, for example, as a "toy Chihuahua"; all Chihuahuas are categorized in the Toy Group. A few breeds do come in different sizes, such as Poodles, which come in standard, miniature, and toy dog breeds varieties.

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