According to Animal Planet,
toy dog breeds make great pets for homes with little space available or for novice pet owners.
Not exact matches
This dry
dog food is
made for
toy and miniature poodles with their unique coat, intelligence, and other
breed characteristics in mind.
Retailers should merchandise a variety of
toys for
dogs of various sizes,
breeds and ages while
making it clear which items meet specific needs.
Small
dogs and
toy breeds are just
made to be dressed in a cute little sweater or jacket, or even a special costume for the holidays.
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.
Part of the decision
making process when deciding on a
breed of
dog or adopting a
dog from a shelter is how much the pup will cost you each month for the basics — food, housing, vet bills,
toys, leash, collar, obedience classes, etc..
While
toy breeds have a great reputation for
making ideal apartment
dogs and perfect lap warmers for chilly nights, they have quite a bad reputation in the potty training department.
This cute
toy dog is famous for his superb white color that
makes him very distinct than other small
dog breeds.
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.
Made of nearly indestructible rubber, these hollow
toys are designed to provide fun and mental stimulation for
dogs of all
breeds and sizes.
From
toy breeds to large working
breeds we have specific training techniques that will
make your
dog a well behaved, disciplined and obedient pet.
A weight of 10 - 18 pounds
makes this a relatively large
toy breed, and suggests its heritage as a
dog bred for being comfortable on your lap.
Their small size and loving personality has
made them one of the most popular
toy dog breeds for children.
It can be difficult to divide a pill until it's small enough to give to particularly tiny
dogs, however,
making dosing difficult in
toy breeds.
We had to work hard to keep her from getting «small
dog syndrome,» which
makes many
toy breeds like chihuahua yappy and disliked by strangers.
· Designed for
toy and small
breed dogs, Fox & Hounds» new Equestrian Collection features two styles of jackets: a Hunt Jacket
made of a crimson wool / poly blend with a black velvet collar and waistband with gold buttons, and a Barn Jacket
made of taupe microfiber with a black corduroy collar and belt, and braided black buttons.
There are
toys that are specifically
made for large and small
breeds, and if you use a
dog toy for something other than its intended purpose, you may be putting your
dog at risk.
The squeaker
makes it a fulfilling choice for hunting
dog breeds, and the shape and size
makes it a great
toy for interactive games of fetch.
Breeding toy dogs is a poor way to
make any money, so owners should not
breed with the intention of getting back some of their investment in the
dog.
Most of the
toy dog breeds hail originally from Asia where the process of selectively
breeding dogs to
make them smaller is believed to have begun, but there are plenty of
toy breeds from other areas of the world as well.
Since Pugs are a
toy dog breed, owners should look for
toys that are specifically
made for small
breed dogs.
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.
Specially formulated for teacup,
toy and miniature
breed puppies and adult
dogs, it's
made with organic, free - range chicken as the first ingredient, plus wholesome ingredients like brown rice, flaxseeds, and lamb.
PetRun
makes some great
dog tread mills for the
toy breeds to giant
breeds.
Fats are also a very concentrated source of energy which
makes them particularly valuable for small - and
toy -
breed dogs like the Chihuahua who have very fast metabolisms.
For example,
toy and small
breed dogs need a calorie - dense food specially
made for them due to their fast metabolisms, while some large and giant
breed dogs need a particular macronutrient balance, found in large
breed dog foods, which stops them from gaining weight and putting strain on their joints.