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Toy Dog Breeds

Toy breeds might be short on size, but they are definitely not short on personality! Toy dogs were bred primarily as companion animals and are affectionate, sociable, and adaptable to a wide range of lifestyles.

Toy dogs are popular with city dwellers because they make ideal apartment dogs and terrific lap warmers on nippy nights.

These breeds probably arose when the runt of a litter might be given to the lady or children of the house as a companion dog. Over time, this lead to the development of the toy breeds; small, dainty and light enough to be carried around by their owners.

Breeds like the Cavalier King Charles and the King Charles Spaniels can trace their roots to the sporting spaniel breeds, but miniaturized and more docile.

However their old genes will still come through, they are smart full of energy and many have strong protective instincts.

Toy Dog Breeds

  • Affenpinscher
  • Australian Terrier
  • Bichon Frise
  • Bolognese
  • Brussels Griffon
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  • Chihuahua
  • Chinese Crested
  • Coton de Tulear
  • English Toy Spaniel
  • Japanese Chin
  • Lowchen
  • Maltese
  • Miki
  • Miniature Pinscher
  • Papillon
  • Pekingese
  • Pomeranian
  • Pug

More Information on Toy Dog Breeds

Microchip Maltese

Microchipping your Maltese

Dealing with your microchip for your Maltese is a boring administrative task, but one of the most important things to ensure is kept up to date. Read more to find out why.

5th January 2022

Microchip English Toy Spaniel

Everything you need to know about microchipping your English Toy Spaniel

Dealing with your microchip for your English Toy Spaniel is a boring administrative task, but one of the most important things to ensure is kept up to date. Read more to find out why.

5th January 2022

Microchip Coton de Tulear

Microchipping your Coton de Tulear

All the questions you may not even know to ask in relation to microchipping your Coton de Tulear – learn about your microchipping responsibilities as a responsible pet owner.

5th January 2022

Microchip Chinese Crested

A guide to Microchips and your Chinese Crested

We outline the different questions that you’ll be asking in relation to microchipping your Chinese Crested. How much it costs, who is responsible for microchipping and your legal requirements in ensuring these details are kept up to date and much more.

5th January 2022

Microchip Chihuahua

Microchipping and your Chihuahua – A guide

Dealing with your microchip for your Chihuahua is a boring administrative task, but one of the most important things to ensure is kept up to date. Read more to find out why.

5th January 2022

Microchip Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Everything you need to know about microchipping your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

All the questions you may not even know to ask in relation to microchipping your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – learn about your microchipping responsibilities as a responsible pet owner.

5th January 2022

Microchip Brussels Griffon

Microchipping your Brussels Griffon

We outline the different questions that you’ll be asking in relation to microchipping your Brussels Griffon. How much it costs, who is responsible for microchipping and your legal requirements in ensuring these details are kept up to date and much more.

5th January 2022

Microchip Bolognese

A guide to Microchips and your Bolognese

Dealing with your microchip for your Bolognese is a boring administrative task, but one of the most important things to ensure is kept up to date. Read more to find out why.

5th January 2022

Microchip Bichon Frise

Microchipping and your Bichon Frise – A guide

All the questions you may not even know to ask in relation to microchipping your Bichon Frise – learn about your microchipping responsibilities as a responsible pet owner.

5th January 2022

Microchip Australian Terrier

Everything you need to know about microchipping your Australian Terrier

We outline the different questions that you’ll be asking in relation to microchipping your Australian Terrier. How much it costs, who is responsible for microchipping and your legal requirements in ensuring these details are kept up to date and much more.

5th January 2022

Microchip Affenpinscher

Microchipping your Affenpinscher

Dealing with your microchip for your Affenpinscher is a boring administrative task, but one of the most important things to ensure is kept up to date. Read more to find out why.

5th January 2022

Is Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Bored? Here Are The Signs To Look For

We’ve noted the signs you need to look out for that might suggest that your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is potentially bored or lonely.

Read them and see what options you may have >>

21st October 2021

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