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Toy dogs, often smaller versions of other breeds, were developed as companions to the ladies and gentlemen of the courts in various nations.
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Diminutive size does not mean a mildness of temperament; many little dogs are as tough as their larger cousins.
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As a rule (Pug excepted), they do not like small children, and their movements can be too quick for elderly family members. Many breeders of toy dogs keep their puppies until they are 10-12 weeks old instead of selling them at the more-typical eight weeks. And many will not sell to a family with young children or very active children.
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Toy dogs are generally easy care pets. Some (Shih-Tzu, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, and Pekingese) require heavy grooming; some (Japanese Chin, Toy Poodle, and English Toy Spaniel) require moderate grooming; and other require little or no grooming.
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The important thing is to keep the long, fine hairs free of tangles and mats to avoid pain and skin problems for the dog and a big grooming or vet bill for you. Some need relatively more exercise than larger breeds and are frantic apartment dwellers.
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Most are less than 12 inches tall and weigh less than 12 pounds.
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The toy breeds are Affenpinscher, Brussels Griffon, Chihuahua (long-haired and smooth-coated), English Toy Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, Maltese, Toy Manchester Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Pug, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier, and Yorkshire Terrier.
Good companion to ladies, are tougher than their large cousins, except pug other breed don't like children, required grooming.
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