DOGS IN THE TOY GROUP

  • TOY GROUP
    1. The Toy Group were bred to:
      • Companionship
      • Appearance
      • Miniaturized versions of larger breeds
    2. Included in this group are:
      • Affenpinscher
      • Chihuahua
      • Italian Greyhound
      • Maltese
      • Pekingese
      • Pomeranian
      • Pug
      • Toy Poodle
      • Shih Tzu
      • Yorkshire Terrier
    3. Characteristics:
      • Low exercise requirements
      • Tend to demand attention
      • Tend to be one person dogs
      • Long life span
      • Excellent apartment dogs
    4. Potential Issues:
      • Snapping, trembling
      • Dominance challenges; territorial,
        possessive
      • Rarely good with children unless very
        well socialized, integrated into pack family
      • Suspicious of strangers


    The some smaller breed dogs develop problems with their neck and spine. My pug developed problems with his spine and was not able to jump on and off of the furniture. Getting steps was the easiest and kindest way to solve this problem Decorative Pet Steps 3 Step.

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