What Small Dog Breed Is Best For You?
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There are many types of small dog breeds, also know as toy dogs. Toy dogs originate from ancient lap dogs and are the smallest dogs available. These dogs were most likely breed from larger hunting and work dogs either for luxury or work purposes. Small dog breeds tend to be less expensive then other dogs because you don’t have to buy the large amounts of food etc. Medical costs will be similar no matter the dog breed.
Small dogs originate from ancient lap dogs, small versions of work dogs, hunting dogs, or dogs that may have been breed down for convenience. In olden times small dogs were a sign of affluence and used to attract fleas away from their owners. Placing certain breeds of dogs in the toy category stems from competition and tradition.
The Shih Tzu and Chihuahua dogs are exclusive to the small dog breed. There are dogs that have been breed from their larger counterparts and are just smaller versions like the Toy Poodle and Miniature Dachshund. Small breeds make great pets as they have limitless energy and are well suited for less active individuals and smaller living areas. They also tend to eat less than larger dogs and generally have less mess and shedding due to their size.
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.
The most well know dog breeds are Miniature Punscher, Manchester Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, West Highland White Terrier, Lundehund, Toy Mexican Hairless, Lowchen, Lhasa Apso, Toy American Eskimo, Klein German Spitz, Toy Poodle, Japanese Chin, Toy Fox Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel, Swedish Vallhund, Italian Greyhound, Skye Terrier, Havanese, Sealyham Terrier, French Bulldog, Scottish Terrier, English Toy Spaniel, Schipperke, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Silky Terrier, Coton de Tulear, Shih Tzu, Chinese Crested, Pug, Chihuahua, Podengo Portuguese Pegueno, Cesky Terrier, Pomeranian, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Pekingese, Cairn Terrier, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Patterdale Terrier, Brussels Griffon, Papillon, Norwich Terrier, Bichon Frise, Norfolk Terrier, Boston Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Border Terrier, Miniature Dachshund, Affenpinscher, Mittel German Spitz, and the Australian Terrier.
