I love all dog breeds, of course!! But, I know some people prefer a smaller breed dog versus a large dog for many reasons. I've listed a few toy breeds to consider when finding a new dog to add to your family!
Yorkshire Terrier – this is a very popular toy breed! They are absolutely adorable and make great cuddlers. You will have some grooming expense, but they look great after a professional haircut.
Poodles – another great choice because you don't have to worry about shedding or allergies to their fur. Again, there is some grooming costs. Poodles are very intelligent and make great family pets.
Shih Tzu – one of my personal favorites! These are on the larger end of the toy group, but have the cutest little smashed faces ever! Great lap dogs, and look adorable with a short teddy-bear haircut.
Chihuahua – I love them equally, but you can run into some attitude problems with these guys sometimes. They typically get attached to one owner, and protect that person from everyone else, so they may not be the best choice for families with kids.
Pomeranian – little and fluffy and full of energy!! Enough said!
Pug – Another larger toy breed, but make great family pets. You just need to be careful with exposing them to warmer weather. Their little smashed faces don't allow them to breath good enough when it's hot outside.
Maltese – Another personal favorite! Again, their hair is hypo-allergenic so anyone with pet allergies would do great with this little pup. Their hair is extremely fine and needs regular brushing/grooming though. They make good guard dogs too, although their bark is much bigger than their bite ; )
If you're looking to adopt a dog and want to find a small breed, there are plenty out there! You can always check PetFinder.com to search local breed rescue groups for a particular toy breed, or your local shelters as well. Just because you want a toy breed, doesn't mean you have to purchase from a pet store. Check out the link to Pup My Ride for more details.
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