*The Toy Dog Breeds*

*Toy Poodle*




*The Toy Poodle breed is the most popular of the Toy breeds.

*Origin: France and Germany

*Other names: Pudle (Old English)...Caniche

*Description: Highly intelligent...good-natured...sensitive...loyal...protective...active.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include shyness, irritable snapping, excessive barking, and dominance guarding.

*Compatible with children: Yes..Poodles are great with children, if they are raised from puppyhood.

*Typical Female Weight: 6-10 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 6-10 lbs
*Average life span: 10-15 years.

Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity



2.Outdoor Activity



3.Vigor



4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs



5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability



7.Sociability - Within Family



8.Sociability - With Children




8.Sociability - With Strangers



9.Learning - Obedience



10.Guard Dog Ability



11.Watch Dog Ability



                                                                            

*Pug*


                                                              

*The Pug is a small, compact, snub-nosed dog with a short coat and a curly tail, developed in China.

*Origin: China

*Other names: Chinese Pug...Mops...Puggu
*Description: Alert...stubborn but easygoing...more stable than most toy breeds...sociable...charming...clever...clean...not requiring coddling...considered easy to live with and to care for

 *Behavior: Behavior problems are minimal. Some may wheeze or snore.

*Compatible with children: Yes...Pugs seem to have a special attraction with children.

*Typical Female Weight: 4-10 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 4-10 lbs

*Average life span: 12-15 years.


Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor



4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs




5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability



7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children





8.Sociability - With Strangers



9.Learning - Obedience



10.Guard Dog Ability



11.Watch Dog Ability






*Shih Tzu*


                                
*The Shih Tzu (pronounced Sheed-zoo) breed has a long, dense, wavy coat that completely hides its legs. Its name means "little lion" in Chinese. Because of its coat this little dog is particularly sensitive to hot weather.

*Origin: China

*Other names: Chinese Lion Dog...Chrysanthemum Dog
*Description: Alert...very active...lively...gentle to people...not a fighter...stubborn but quiet

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include irritable snapping, and touch shyness, especially when hot. A Shih Tzu may be hard to housebreak.

*Compatible with children: Yes

*Typical Female Weight: 9-15lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 9-15 lbs

*Average life span: 13-15  years


Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor



4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs




5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family



8.Sociability - With Children




8.Sociability - With Strangers




9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability



11.Watch Dog Ability






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