Not exact matches
What
dog do you like the best and if you know anything on either of the
breeds please tell Photo Credit: Ernst Moeksis / Flickr Answers and... [Read more...] about Would you prefer miniature pinscher or
toy fox terrier?
Known as the Chrysanthemum
Dog, the Shih Tzu is a
toy breed that weighs only 8 kilograms and doesn't shed.
The
breed does have some issues with patella luxation and it is important to understand the legs of
toy dogs means jumping from higher distances can result in broken bones.
Tiny
dogs including so - called «teacup» and «
toy»
breeds of Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, and Pomeranians are more likely than others to have problems stemming from fontanels that don't close.
Their miniature size and playful nature (most
toy breeds are good natured
dogs with a few exceptions) make them wonderful companions and for several years they have been chic among well to
do people.
Don't be fooled by the delicate, dainty look of Pekingese puppies; this
breed, also known as «Lion
Dogs», «Chinese Spaniels», «Pekes» or «Pelchie
Dogs», is one of the most confident and independent of the
toy group.
Just because a
breed of
dog is categorized as «
toy» doesn't mean it wants to be treated like a
toy by your rambunctious 3 - year - old.
The meanest
toy breed dog can only
do so much damage.
This doesn't mean the
dog isn't small, or has all the teacup
dog specifications, it just means it's a
toy or miniature
dog, and not some new
breed that has just come out of the woodwork.
Terrier and working
dog breeds are not as sneaky as the
toy breeds, but they don't care if you catch them in the act or not.
It's what they were
bred to
do whether your
dog is a 5 pound
toy breed or a working
breed!
Granted we have more pit bulls and pit mixes, and Labs and Lab mixes, than
toy breeds passing through our foster homes, but we
DO get small
dogs.
It was interesting that Shih Tzu
breeds made the list, as they are a
toy dog and can not go running with you like a Golden Retriever or hunt and play endlessly like Beagles
do.
While
dog food manufacturers
do list quantities for
toy breeds on their small
breed formulas, the nutritional proportions are different.
The Affen Tzu's Designer
Dog status means he doesn't qualify to join the American Kennel Club (AKC) roster of pure -
breeds however both parent
breeds are long - time members; the Affenpinscher joined the «
toy» group back in 1936 while the Shih Tzu became a member of the same group in 1969.
For reasons we
do not understand, these problems are most severe in
toy and smaller
breeds of
dogs and in purebred cats.
While every Fox Terrier varies in personality and energy level, considering the
breed as a whole, they bark, they chase moving objects, they have never - ending - energy and they are relentless when they want something (prey, food,
toy, a Barbie Doll's head, etc.) They are typically territorial and «quick to react» so they often don't get along well with other
dogs if they haven't been well socialized, especially
dogs of the same sex.
I worry about small
dogs that skip an entire day's meal, due to the higher rate of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) among the small and
toy breeds when they
do not eat consistently.
The
dogs that we personally have to train to be less aggressive are usually small or
toy breeds due to the fact that their owners don't correct bad behavior and treat them like human children causing over dominance in the
dogs.
Some
toy breeds do mature at a slower rate than other
dog breeds.
The
toy dog breeds have often been developed from
breeds which originally had a job to
do such as the terriers and the spaniels.
Between show fees, genetic tests, supplies, time spent and taken off work raising puppies, and the myriad other costs (food, vet care,
toys, etc) that comes with
dog breeding, you would be hard pressed to find anyone rolling in funds even if they
do have several litters a year.
If you have a large
breed dog like a Boxer, don't buy small balls that they could choke on or soft squeaky
toys that they can easily tear apart and eat the contents of.
Not only
do all large CBEs fit the dictionary of puppy mill, but a study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found that «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following: large numbers of
dogs; maximally efficient use of space by housing
dogs in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing
breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives — in most cases, years — in their cages or runs;
dogs rarely if ever permitted out of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence of
toys or other forms of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»
If you have a smaller
toy breed or lapdog, they may never leave your side and love being petted but this doesn't apply to all
dogs, especially ones that have been in kennels or abused.
The problem is that this
breed can be difficult to «read» — often he
does not «posture» (display obvious signs of aggression)-- instead, an Akita may co-exist peacefully with another
dog until suddenly, apparently out of the blue, a minor disagreement occurs, or perhaps the other
dog pushes the Akita too far or approaches the Akita's food bowl or favorite
toy, and then the Akita may attack with ferocity.
«The bottom line is that people don't have the right to manipulate or to
breed dogs and cats... If people want
toys, they should buy inanimate objects.
See what your
dog likes to
do — a retriever mix might love to play fetch, but a smaller
breed might prefer squeaky
toys.
The Bolo Tzu is a Designer
Dog and doesn't qualify to join the American Kennel Club (AKC) roster of pure -
breeds however the Shih Tzu became a member of their «
toy» group in 1969 while the Bolognese is a member of AKC's Foundation Stock Service which tracks and records
breeds while they continue to develop.
The Pinny Poo comes from two different purebred
dogs which means he doesn't qualify to join the American Kennel Club (AKC) roster of purebreds however both of his parent
breeds are long - time members of the coveted club; the Poodle joined AKCs «non-sporting» group in 1887 while the Miniature Pinscher became a member of the «
toy» group back in 1925.
These Spaniels are not a
toy dog and enjoy having something to
do, so treat them as a sporting
dog even if you keep them groomed like a
toy breed.
Yorkshire terriers are among the most popular
toy dog breeds, but they don't make great playthings for children.
It is hypothesized these
dogs don't make good oral enzymes or it may be genetic; regardless,
toy breeds have more dental issues than large
breeds.
This
breed of
dog is eager to please and will happily run to get a thrown
toy and bring it back to its master until it is too tired to
do it anymore.
What
do a
toy Poodle, Rottweiler, Pomeranian, Cattle
Dog and every other
breed have in common?
You don't want to put a
toy dog dosage of Advantage on a very large
breed dog; it won't work efficiently.
We have a jack Russell mix
breed adult male
dog and recently got a 6 week old greyhound x black lab
breed (female) the puppy we have had for about 6 + weeks now and she is super playful and the older
dog plays with her and they play with there
toys together all the time, but the puppy just doesn't know when to stop they'll keep playing and playing and when the older
dog has had enough he will growl, bark and bite back hard and scares the poor life out of my puppy she squeals and pisses herself and her tail is between her legs and ears flopped and I go outside because the barking and squealing and she's so scared.