Toy Breeds

Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher is a small dog breed that originated in Germany. They are known for their distinctive monkey-like faces, making them a popular breed in Europe. They have a rough and shaggy coat that is usually black but can also be gray, silver, or beige. They are considered a toy breed and are known for their playfulness and energetic personalities. They are confident and fearless, making them great watchdogs.

Affenpinschers are highly intelligent and eager to please, which makes them easy to train. They are highly affectionate with their owners, but can be wary of strangers. They are also quite active and require daily exercise to stay happy and healthy. They are known to be good with children, but they may be too rough for very young children. They also get along well with other dogs, but can be aggressive towards other small animals such as cats. Overall, Affenpinschers make great pets for families who are willing to provide them with plenty of exercise and attention.

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Chinese Crested

There are actually two varieties of Chinese Crested dogs, the Hairless dog can actually have hair around their head tail and paws or very little hair. The other kind of Chinese Crested are the Powderpuff that have long coats with soft hair. Both types of dogs are the same breed and can actually be born in the same litter. They are a part of the Toy group of dogs because of their smaller size.

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Maltese

Maltese dogs are small in size, attentive and affectionate. They are usually identified by their fluffy white coats that can grow down to the ground. Maltese are also hypoallergenic, which is great for people who are sensitive to dog hair and dander. Being mild-mannered, they make excellent lap dogs and are well suited for families or older folks who are looking for a companion.

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Pomeranian

Classified as a Toy dog, Pomeranians originated from Poland and eastern Germany, and became popular throughout Central Europe. The breed's popularity exploded in the mid 1800's when Queen Victoria of the UK and many other royal leaders took ownership of this toy dog. Pomeranians are typically identified by their small but sturdy appearance, long fluffy coat and short, flat-sitting tail. They are very attentive and while not agressive, can sometimes bark exessively at other dogs to try to prove themselves. Pomeranians are very extroverted dogs and require a lot of attention and some training for them to feel satisfied and keep from becoming stubborn or over-dominant.

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Poodle

There are three different types of poodles, Standard Poodles, Miniature Poodles and Toy Poodles. From a pedigree perspective all three versions are the same and included in our database. Toy poodles are the smallest and measure between 9-11 inches. Miniature poodles are between 11-14 inches tall and Standard Poodles can be up to 18 inches tall.

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Pug

The breed originated in China, and are known for being stalky with wrinkled skin, a flat face, bulging eyes and small curly tail. Pugs are generally mild-mannered and playful. They were not bred for any particular task or ability, but instead are very well suited for being companion dogs. They have a ton of personality and are well suited to be a family pet.

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