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.
Some small breeds are just smaller versions of larger dogs but other breeds like the Shih Tzu and Chihuahua are exclusive to the small dog breed. Small dogs are characterized as energetic and make excellent pets. If you live in an apartment and want a dog then a small breed is well suited to that environment. They also make excellent companions to the disabled and elderly as they don’t need copious amounts of exercise.
These breed are also 0065cellent watch dogs because despite their size they have piercing barks. They are very alert and will report any unusual behaviour, like a burglar by barking incessantly. Most small breeds are also easily trained, though a few breeds may take longer due to the stubborn nature of the breed.
If healthy small dogs so not have many health issues. They are more prone to bone breakage as their bones are very small. You need to keep an eye out when they are playing with children ad they can get hurt easily. As long you obtain a healthy dog and keep it healthy then you should have minimal problems. It is important to regularly exercise your dog and feed it a healthy diet as well as regularly visit your veterinarian.
Some popular small dog breeds are the Australian Terrier, Mittel German Spitz, Affenpinscher, Miniature Dachshund, Border Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Boston Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Bichon Frise, Norwich Terrier, Papillon, Brussels Griffon, Patterdale Terrier, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Cairn Terrier, Pekingese, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pomeranian, Cesky Terrier, Podengo Portugueso Pegueno, Chihuahua, Pug, Chinese Crested, Shih Tzu, Coton de Tulear, Silky Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Schipperke, English Toy Spaniel, Scottish Terrier, French Bulldog, Sealyham Terrier, Havanese, Skye Terrier, Italian Greyhound, Swedish Vallhund, Tibetan Spaniel, Jack Russell Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier, Japanese Chin, Toy Poodle, Klein German Spitz, Toy American Eskimo, Lhasa Apso, Lowchen, Toy Mexican Hairless, Lundehund, West Highland White Terrier, Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Manchester Terrier and Miniature Punscher.
