List of Toy Dogs

TOY DOGS

   Toy dogs group is consisted of mostly small dog breeds considered as companion dogs. This group average from 6 pounds to 20 pounds and include a wide variety of breeds. Some of these breeds are originally small while others are smaller version of larger breeds. Not all small breeds are recognized in the toy group category and not all toy dogs are lap dogs. Some organization are currently trying to change the term from Toy Dog to Companion Dog but no success been reported yet.

LIST OF TOY DOGS:

1.       Affenpinscher: Medium size working terrier, 6-13 pounds and 11-13 inches in height; active and tough, originated in Germany early 1600s.

2.       Brussels Griffon: Small terrier type dog, 8-11 pounds, smart and stubborn. There is 3 variation of this breed, the Brussels Griffon, the Belgian Griffon and the Petit Brabancon. Originated in Belgian in late 1800s.

3.       Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Medium size spaniel, 12-13 inches in height and 12-18 pounds; affectionate, playful, patient and eager to please. Originated in England early 1800s.

4.       Chihuahua: Small size companion dog, 8-10 inches in height and 8-10 pounds; extremely loyal and protective. Originated in Mexico as early as 1100s.

5.       Chinese Crested dog: Small size lapdog, 11-13 inches in height and 8-10 pounds; gentle and playful. Originated in China early 1200s.

6.       English Toy Spaniel: medium size spaniel dog, 8-12 inches in height and 12-14 pounds; gentle and friendly. Originated in England mid-1500s.

7.       Havanese: Small size bichon dog, 8-10 inches in height and 10-16 pounds; friendly and affectionate. Originated in Cuba in mid1900s.

8.       Italian Greyhound: Medium size sighthound dog, 13-15 inches in height and 10-14 pounds; gentle and sensitive. Traces back to the Romans times.

9.       Japanese Chin: Small size lapdog, 8-11 inches in height and 8-10 pounds; intelligent and independent. Origin unknown trace back in Japan as early as mid-700s.

10.   Maltese: Small size companion dog, 8-10 inches in height and 8-10 pounds; lively and playful. Originated in Malta early 1900s.

11.   Toy Manchester Terrier: Small size terrier dog, 10-12 inches in height and 8-10 pounds. Gentle and sensitive. Originated in England in mid 1800s.

12.   Miniature Pinscher:  Small size terrier dog, 10-12 inches in height and 8-10 pounds; bold and inquisitive. Originated in Germany early 1600s.

13.   Papillon: Small size spitz dog, 8-10 inches in height and 4-10 pounds; gentle and playful. Originated in France in mid 1500s.

14.   Pekingese: Small size companion dog, 6-9 inches in height and 9-14 pounds; independent and aloof. Originated in China.

15.   Pomeranian: Small size spitz dog, 8-11 inches in height and 7-9 pounds; bold and self-confident. Originated in German in early 1800s.

16.   Toy Poodle: Small size lapdog, 8-11 inches in height and 4-8 pounds; alert and responsive. Originated in Germany in the 1500s.

17.   Pug: Medium size mastiff dog, 10-14-inches in height and 14-18 pounds; playful and confident. Origin unknown brought to China early 1600s.

18.   Shih Tzu: Medium size lap dog, 9-11 inches in height and 12-16 pounds; gentle and upbeat. Originated in China in the 1800s.

19.   Silky Terrier: Small size terrier dog, 9-10 inches in height and 8-11 pounds; bold and feisty. Originated in Australia late 1800s.

20.   Toy Fox Terrier: Small size terrier dog, 8-11 inches in height and 5-7 pounds; curious and energetic. Originated in the USA early 1900s.

21.   Yorkshire Terrier: Small size terrier dog, 8-9 inches in height and 4-7 pounds; bold and stubborn. Originated in England in the 1800s.