toy group akc recognized breeds the diminutive size and winsome expressions of toy dogs illustrate...

TOY GROUP

AKC RECOGNIZED BREEDSThe diminutive size and winsome expressions of Toy dogs illustrate the main

function of this Group: to embody sheer delight. Don't let their tiny stature fool you, though - - many Toys are tough as nails. If you haven't yet experienced the barking

of an angry Chihuahua, for example, well, just wait. Toy dogs will always be popular with city dwellers and people without much living space. They make ideal

apartment dogs and terrific lap warmers on nippy nights. (Incidentally, small breeds may be found in every Group, not just the Toy Group. We advise everyone to

seriously consider getting a small breed, when appropriate, if for no other reason than to minimize some of the problems inherent in canines such as shedding,

creating messes and cost of care. And training aside, it's still easier to control a ten-pound dog than it is one ten times that size.)

AFFENPINSCHER

• SIZE - small

• GROOMING - medium

• EXERCISE - medium

• FEEDING - undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT - lively and self-confident

BRUSSELS GRIFFON

• SIZE - Small 8-12 pounds

• GROOMING - Twice weekly

• EXERCISE - Daily walks

• FEEDING -

• TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent, alert and sensitive

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL

• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Medium

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING - Medium

• TEMPERAMENT - Very Friendly

CHIHUAHUA

• SIZE - Very Small

• GROOMING - Medium

• EXERCISE - Undemanding

• FEEDING - Undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -Spirited and Intelligent

CHINESE CRESTED

• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Unusual

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING - Medium

• TEMPERAMENT -Cheerful and Friendly

COLOR VARIATIONS -

ENGLISH TOY SPANIEL

• SIZE - Small 8-14 pounds

• GROOMING - Twice weekly

• EXERCISE - Minimal

• FEEDING -

• TEMPERAMENT -Affectionate and willing to please

HAVANESE

• SIZE - Small 7-13 pounds

• GROOMING - Regular

• EXERCISE - Daily

• FEEDING -

• TEMPERAMENT -Affectionate and happy

ITALIAN GREYHOUND

• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Easy

• EXERCISE - undemanding

• FEEDING - undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent and vivacious

JAPANESE CHIN• SIZE - Very Small

• GROOMING - undemanding

• EXERCISE - undemanding

• FEEDING - undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -Cheerful and good-natured

MALTESE

• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - very demanding

• EXERCISE - undemanding

• FEEDING - undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -very good-natured

MANCHESTER TERRIER

• SIZE - Small 12 pounds

• GROOMING - Regular

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING -

• TEMPERAMENT -Keenly observant, devoted, friendly with other dogs.

MINIATURE PINSCHER• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Easy

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING - undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -alert and courageous

PAPILLON• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Medium

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING - Undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -Lively and most intelligent

PEKINGESE

• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Demanding

• EXERCISE - Undemanding

• FEEDING - Demanding

• TEMPERAMENT - Loyal and aloof

POMERANIAN• SIZE - Very small

• GROOMING - Demanding

• EXERCISE - Undemanding

• FEEDING - Undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent and extrovert

POODLE• SIZE - 15 inches

• GROOMING - Regular

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING -

• TEMPERAMENT -Very active and intelligent

PUG• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Undemanding

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING - Medium

• TEMPERAMENT -Lively and cheerful

SHIH TZU

• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Demanding

• EXERCISE - Reasonable

• FEEDING - Reasonable

• TEMPERAMENT -Friendly and independent

SILKY TERRIER• SIZE - Small

• GROOMING - Medium

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING - Undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -Alert and Friendly

TOY FOX TERRIER

• SIZE - 8-11 inches

• GROOMING - Weekly

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING - Undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent, alert, friendly, and loyal

YORKSHIRE TERRIER• SIZE - Very Small

• GROOMING - Demanding

• EXERCISE - Medium

• FEEDING - Undemanding

• TEMPERAMENT -Alert and intelligent