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Toy Dogs
Kirsten Hawkins
No, you don’t wind these toy dogs up and they don’t take batteries
“Toy” dogs are becoming more popular all the time. These little
dogs, the result of generations of selective breeding, are
generally bred as companion animals and people just seem to
love them. 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.
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.
Bichon Frise:
A small dog that was originally bred as a companion dog, the
Bichon Frise possesses a boisterous personality, is very
tolerant of children, other animals and strangers, and is
highly intelligent and very trainable. These dogs have a short
and curly white coat that does require frequent grooming.
Chihuahua:
The Chihuahua may be the best known of the toy dog breeds. They
have a short or medium coat, are easy to groom, and possess
average intelligence and trainability. They do not have the
best personalities and are not tolerant of children, other
animals, or strangers. The Chihuahua hails from Mexico
originally and is the smallest of the toy dog breeds.
Maltese:
The Maltese is a companion dog that was originally bred for
royalty or the very wealthy. They are natural born
troublemakers, but are very loyal to their owners. They are not
at all good with children, other animals, or strangers. They’re
considered to be dogs of average intelligence and trainability.
Their beautiful coats require frequent grooming.
Pekingese:
The Pekingese was originally bred for the Emperors of China.
These little dogs have a boisterous personality and are not
very tolerant of children or other animals. They do bark a lot
and are often difficult to train. Wary of strangers they can
make a good watchdog and will bark loudly when strangers
approach their home.
Pug:
The Pug comes from East Asia. Their short coat requires little
grooming, but the folds and wrinkles of their faces must be
cleaned often. Pugs make wonderful family dogs because they are
very docile, don’t bark a lot, and are good with children and
other animals. They are highly intelligent dogs and very
social.
Kirsten Hawkins is a dog lover and animal
expert from Nashville, TN. Visit
http://www.doghealth411.com/
for more information on dog health, the care of dogs, and dog
travel.
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