*The Toy Dog Breeds* |
*Papillon*
*Origin: Spain and Belgium
*Other names: Phalène (drop ear type)...Continental Toy Spaniel...Epagneul Nain Continental
*Nicknames: Butterfly Dog...Squirrel Dog (due to tail carriage)
*Description: Loving...nervous...energetic...intelligent...quick learners...easy to pamper...alert...friendly...neither shy nor aggressive.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include house soiling and fear snapping. Some breeders indicate they are fragile and sensitive to the cold.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...due to their small size and fragility, they are better suited for older, more responsible children who will not accidentally hurt them.
*Typical Female Weight: 4-10 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 6-10 lbs
*Average life span: 12-15 years.
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*Pekingese*
*The
Pekingese breed is a surprisingly solid small compact dog, only about 8
inches tall and weighing up to 14 lbs. It has a long, smooth, profuse
coat and a mane around the neck. It has bulging eyes and a pug nose.
*Origin: China
*Other names: Foo (or Fu) dog...Peking Palasthund
*Other nicknames: Peke
*Description: Stubborn...jealous...not a fighter...not especially gentle...generally a one-person dog...expects to be respected...good-natured...intelligent.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include irritable snapping, excessive barking, picky eating, at times guard objects and demanding behavior. Somes Pekes have been known to bite to get attention. Some may wheeze or snore.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...Breeders recommend not to place this breed in households with young or rowdy children as the breed simply does not like being roughhoused or chased around in a manner that would be more befitting of other breeds.
*Typical Female Weight: 7-11 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 7-14 lbs
*Average life span: 15-16 years.
*Origin: China
*Other names: Foo (or Fu) dog...Peking Palasthund
*Other nicknames: Peke
*Description: Stubborn...jealous...not a fighter...not especially gentle...generally a one-person dog...expects to be respected...good-natured...intelligent.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include irritable snapping, excessive barking, picky eating, at times guard objects and demanding behavior. Somes Pekes have been known to bite to get attention. Some may wheeze or snore.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...Breeders recommend not to place this breed in households with young or rowdy children as the breed simply does not like being roughhoused or chased around in a manner that would be more befitting of other breeds.
*Typical Female Weight: 7-11 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 7-14 lbs
*Average life span: 15-16 years.
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*Pomeranian*
*The Pomeranian is a
tiny, compact breed, about 7 inches tall and 7 lbs, is descended from
the "Spitz" line of Arctic dogs and has a long coat that puffs out from
its body and creates a mane.
*Origin: Germany
*Other names: Deutscher Zwergspitz...Toy German Spit...Zwers
*Nicknames: Pom
*Description: Bold...independent...sharp-tempered...vivacious spirit...highly intelligent
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include irritable snapping, dominance guarding and willful disobedience.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...due to its small size and fragility, which also increases its defensiveness, potentially leading to bites, this breed is not often suitable for young children.
*Typical Female Weight: 3-7 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 3-7 lbs
*Average life span: 9-13 + years
*Origin: Germany
*Other names: Deutscher Zwergspitz...Toy German Spit...Zwers
*Nicknames: Pom
*Description: Bold...independent...sharp-tempered...vivacious spirit...highly intelligent
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include irritable snapping, dominance guarding and willful disobedience.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...due to its small size and fragility, which also increases its defensiveness, potentially leading to bites, this breed is not often suitable for young children.
*Typical Female Weight: 3-7 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 3-7 lbs
*Average life span: 9-13 + years
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