Small dog breeds
If you live in the city or in a small apartment, you might want to consider getting a small dog breeds to be sure your small dog will fit well in your environment.
On this page you will find a list of small dog breeds that are also considered to be part of the toy group by the American Kennel Club.
American Kennel Club Toy Breeds : small dog breeds for you to enjoy
Affenpinscher : a spunky pal, these dogs are best for active, alpha owners
Brussels Griffon : An amusing companion with a terrier personality, make sure he knows you're the leader of the pack.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel : a charmer who gets along with just about everyone - people, dogs and other pets.
Chihuahua : a Doberman brain in the tiniest of dog bodies! Can be long or short haired.
Chinese Crested : If you want attention, this is the dog.
English Toy Spaniel : If you can't live with an English Toy Spaniel, you can't live with any dog.
Havanese : This lively and outgoing companion fits in well even if there are other animals already in the family.
Italian Greyhound : He likes (even demands) an occasional run and is as fast as his name suggests.
Japanese Chin : He looks like a spaniel but his behavior is catlike without the attitude.
Maltese : The classic lady's lapdog, he can lift the spirits of any dog lover.
Manchester Terrier : Think terrier, not lap dog.
Miniature Pinscher : No, this is not a smaller version of the Doberman Pinscher, and he actually predates that breed. Known as the "MinPin," he sees himself as the Pinscher, not the Miniature.
Papillon : Don't let his big ears deter you! This is one of the gentlest and sweetest of the breeds.
Pekingese : There's no doubt who will be king or queen of this household, and he'll consider your lap his throne.
Pomeranian : Famous vet Dr. Bruce Foogle calls him a "superb companion." Ideal for former cat owners who want to get a dog.
Pug : Playful or serious, he loves company and may sulk if you exclude him from your activities. Don't overfeed him, however, he can turn into a butterball.
Shih Tzu : A charmer who loves attention and sitting in your lap. While he's there, groom his double coat with a steel comb and bristle brush.
Silky Terrier : A dog who is more terrier than Toy and considerably scrappier than his
more-refined cousin, the Yorkshire Terrier.
Toy Fox Terrier : The energy of a terrier and the size and minimal maintenance of a Toy breed. He'll play with you all day and then sit in your lap at night.
Toy Poodle : Smart - very, very smart. Avoid misbehaviors and chronic barking by keeping him mentally engaged. Toy Poodles are the reason for the old saying, "a good dog is a tired dog."
Yorkshire Terrier : The most successful YUPPEY in dogdom. From a scuffy past as a rat catcher, today's beauty is possibly the most overprotected and indulged dog in America.
Note : I would like to thank former dog breed and all-round dog person, Louise Louis , for the information on this page.
