The time invested in training him, however, is well worth your effort in terms of the loyalty, joy, and companionship that this long - lived, hardy little dog provides. (dogbreedstandards.com)
The smallest shepherd dog in the world the Schipperke is a robust hardy little dog hailing from Belgium often called the LBD or little black devil they might be small but have a big personality. (dogsbarn.com)
Shih tzu tend to be fairly hardy little dogs and often live to 14 or 15 years of age. (hillspet.hk)