AKC's
Toy Group
American Kennel Club's Toy Group
There are forty one breeds in the Toy Group worldwide. But, The American Kennel Club only recognizes twenty one breeds. They are the Affenpinscher, Brussels Griffon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, English Toy Spaniel, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, Maltese, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Yorkshire Terrier. This Group is very diversified group of dogs.
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Affenpinscher
American Kennel Club's Affenpinscher
The Affenpinscher of the Toy Group, whose name virtually implies “monkey”, surely fulfills that epithet since they enjoy monkeying about, as it were. With its adventuresome and autonomous personality, these canines are forever clowning around and making fun. They enjoy staying engaged, and are different than virtually all members of the Toy Group; Affenpinschers incline to get along advantageously with other canines.
This Toy Group breed is surely a popular amidst households that enjoy having an amusing pet that will make everybody express mirth. Simply do not get the notion that the Affenpinscher is merely beneficial for smiling - they're likewise make fantabulous watchdogs!
A Short History Of The Affenpinscher
With its spirited posture and bouncy personality, the Affenpinscher surely behaves in conformity with its name. The word “Affen” implies monkey and “Pinscher” implies terrier. The French people relate to the canine as the diablotin moustachu, which translates as “mustached small devil”.
While we recognize that the region of ancestry of the breed is in Federal Republic of Germany, its accurate particular beginnings are still foggy. One of the older toy breeds, its accounts have been retraced back to the 1600s in paintings by the Old Dutch Masters who exhibited canines that looked like the breed.
From the 17th century, the Europeans employed little terriers to assist in catching rodents. The Germans likewise employed the small canines to keep rats away from kitchens and additional regions wherever food was stored. There were still littler adaptations of the canines that were bred as lap dogs and mouse slayers. It was these littler adaptations that converted into the Affenpinscher.
As time lapsed, these canines were fine-tuned through crossbreeding with the Pug, the German Silky Pinscher, and the Standard German Pinscher. The Germans laid claim to the breed as their innovation due to the great fame it had with the folks at that time. The AKC acknowledged the canine in 1936. After the Second World War the breed's amounts slumped, causing them among the less common toy breeds ascertained today.
Maintenance Demands For The Affenpinscher
While this canine may be a trifle rambunctious and appear to bear a continuous measure of energy, the physical exercise demands for the Affenpinscher may be matched with day-to-day playtime and a couple of energizing walks on the lead. They enjoy playing out of doors simply these small guys shouldn't stay out of doors, merely instead sleep indoors at dark.
Affenpinscher canines require lots of love and care. They flourish off of human touch and utterly love to be the core of the action. This Toy Group member makes avid watchdogs because of its requirement to bark at all anonymous sounds, but shouldn't be depended on for protective ability. Grooming demands consist of a complete combing out, at least three times per week (owing to their rough coat). Cutting ought to be arranged roughly four times annually.
The Health Concerns
The median lifetime of the Affenpinscher is between 12 and 14 years. They're a sound breed with utterly no major wellness concerns. Insignificant topics might include corneal ulcers and patellar luxation. Seldom discovered are respiratory troubles, open fontanel, and PDA. Veterinary surgeons advise that Affenpinscher canines receive an exam for possible cardiac and knee joint troubles. Learn More About This Ancestral Jester By Clicking Here!
Brussels Griffon
American Kennel Club's Brussels Griffon
The Brussels Griffon of the Toy Group or Griffon Bruxellois or Petit Brabancon is a Toy breed named after their city of origin Brussels, Belgium. These three difference breeds differ and coat and color but are judged as one breed. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 6 and 12 pounds and has a life expectancy of 13 to 15 years of age. This breed comes with two different coats a rough coat and a smooth coat. The rough coat consists of course, wiry hair and a smooth coat is silky and sits close to the body. This breed has wide set eyes and a flat face with a prominent chin. Its expression are said to be elf-like in nature. This breed is said to have a huge heart and loves to snuggle with its owner. It tends to pick one person to respond to instead of a few people. This breed of the Toy Group is very emotionally sensitive and should be socialized carefully at a young age. It said that if this breed bonds to you, it will follow you everywhere and if left at home for alone time, it may bring up some destructive habits. Like with all purebreds, this breed has some health problems which are difficulty birthing, a cleft palette, eye problems, susceptible to heat stroke and syringomyelia. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Loyal Elf By Clicking Here!
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
American Kennel Club's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel of the Toy Group is a small breed generally classified as a Toy breed by most Kennel Clubs. It is one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom and has been growing in the United States since 2000. Originally known as a lap dog, the breed has been getting larger through the years. This breed is now known as one of the largest dogs in the Toy Group. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 10 to 18 pounds and has a life expectancy of 9 to 14 years of age. This breed has a silky moderate length coat and their tails are usually not docked. This breeds ears, feet, legs and tail can feature feathering in the adult dog. They come in four distinct colors, a rich chestnut markings on a pearl white background, black bodies with tan highlights, chestnut all over with some white in their coats and tricolor, which is black and white with tan markings. This breed of the Toy Group is affectionate, playful and extremely patient. This breed is not shy about socializing with much larger dogs and is very good with children and other pets. As with all purebreds, they do have their health issues to be heart failure, syringomyelia, eye problems and hip dysphasia. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Popular Large Lap Dog By Clicking Here!
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Chihuahua
American Kennel Club - Chihuahua
The Chihuahua of the Toy Group is the only Native American toy breed. Its ancestry can be traced back to Mexico. It is believed that the Chihuahua lived among the Aztecs. The original name for its ancestors was known as Techichi and was known to hunt in packs. The original dogs weight around 10 to 15 pounds, a far cry from the Chihuahuas of today. The ideal weight for Chihuahua today is around 6 pounds. This breed is characterized for their big ears, round head and their bulbous eyes. They have two kinds of coats, long coated and smooth coated or short-haired. The Chihuahua of the Toy Group comes in many colors and variations of splashes and dots and blazes. They are very territorial in nature and must not be considered for any households which have small children. Learn More About This Little "Firecracker" By Clicking Here!
Chinese Crested
American Kennel Club's Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested of the Toy Group like most hairless dogs comes in two varieties, with or without hair, from the same litter. A full grown male of this breed weighs around 10 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years of age. The hairless type have human-like skin with tufts of fur on their paws (socks) and tail (plume) and long flowing hair on its head (crest). The hairless is susceptible to acne, dryness and sunburn. After bathing the hairless need to use a hypoallergenic or oil free moisturizer so that the skin does not dry out. The amount of hair on the hairless variety varies, some even have beard. The color of the skin ranges from pale flesh tones to black. One of the hairless breeds known as Sam was the winner of the ugliest dog contest from 2003 to 2005. He passed away in 2006.The breed with hair normally known as a Powder Puff, looks more like a terrier, if the muzzle is not trimmed. They have a very soft and fine double coat which requires frequent brushing to avoid matting. They fur does not continuously grow like that of other the breeds but can grown to be quite long with minimal or no shedding, which makes this an ideal breed for people with pet allergies. As with all purebreds, this breed of the Toy Group has some health problems which are primitive mouth, progressive retinal atrophy, canine multiple system degeneration, patellar luxation, allergies and autoimmune diseases. When buying any animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Pretty Wonder By Clicking Here!
English Toy Spaniel
American Kennel Club's English Toy Spaniel
The English Toy Spaniel of the Toy Group also known as the King Charles Spaniel is similar to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel but smaller in size, with a domed head and flat face. A full grown male of this breed weighs 9 to 12 pounds and has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years of age. This breed has silky, often slightly wavy coat, similar to the Cavalier but are much shorter coats. They have very long ears, set low close to the head with heavy feathering. This breed’s coloration is the same as with the Cavaliers, in brown and white, the black and tan, the solid red and the tricolor. The American Kennel Club has two classes for this breed, the brown and white and the try colors and the other class the solid red and the black and tan. The temperaments of this breed of the Toy Group is it is gentle, happy, playful and loving and they are friendly with other dogs and good with children. This breed is ideal for apartment life but do require some exercise. This breed was known as lap dogs in the European theaters owned by nobility. As with all purebreds, this breed has some health problems which are respiratory problems, heart disease, slipped stifle, eye problems and ear infections. When purchasing an animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Noble Lap Dog By Clicking Here!
Havanese
American Kennel Club's Havanese
The Havanese of the Toy Group is a Bichon breed developed from the now extinct Bichon Tenerife which the Spanish introduced to the Canary Islands. A full grown male of this breed will weigh between 8 and 17 pounds and have a life expectancy of 14 to 19 years of age. This breed is slightly longer than it is tall and is known for having a small tongue. These dogs have dark brown eyes and ears of medium length. Their tails are carried on their backs and are covered with a long plume of fur. This breed does not shed and are good candidates for people that have pet allergies. The coat of this breed is long, soft, light and silky and they have a double coat. This breed is mainly white in color but can spread the gamut when it comes to color choice. Their coats should be brushed daily to cut down on matting of the hair. This breed of the Toy Group is good with children and other pets and they are playful, clever and active. Like all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are liver disease, heart disease, cataracts and retinal dysphasia. When buying and animal, always research before you buy! Learn More About This Little Cuban By Clicking Here!
Italian Greyhound
American Kennel Club's Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound of the Toy Group is a small breed of Sighthound. This breed is sometimes called and I G or Leggy. A full grown male of this breed weighs from 8 to 18 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. This breed is slender with a deep chest and a tucked up abdomen, long slender legs and a long neck tapering to a small head. This breed is built for speed and looks exactly like a miniature greyhound. This breed can achieve top speeds of up to 25 miles an hour using a double suspension gallop. Through selective breeding extending back over 2000 years, they are a true genetic greyhound. Coloration of this breed has been argued among the kennel clubs for a long time, some say white is the only color they can have on their chest and feet while other clubs allow different colors. This breed is very affectionate and makes a good companion dog. While a good family dog this breed is very fragile and should not be left with children who may injure the animal and rough play. This breed of the Toy Group needs a lot of exercise to stay healthy but always had the animal on a leash because they have a tendency to run after small animals. As with all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are epilepsy, Legg-Perthes disease, patellar luxation, von Willebrand’s disease, progressive retinal atrophy, color dilution alopecia, leg breaks, cataracts, vitreous degeneration, liver shunts, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, periodontal disease and thyroid disease. With any animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Italian Speedster By Clicking Here!
Japanese Chin
American Kennel Club's Japanese Chin
The Japanese Chin of the Toy Group also known as the Japanese Spaniel was a lapdog and a companion dog to Japanese royalty and has a distinctive heritage. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 4 to 15 pounds and has a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years of age. This breed has a large broad head with large wide set eyes and a short broad muzzle. The ears of this dog are V-shaped, covered with a lot of hair or feathering and set high on the head. The nose of this breed is short with a short nasal cavity. The nose is black on this black and white dogs of this breed and closely match the color of the coat markings of the other colors; the other colors being patches on a mostly white background. The patches can come in black, red, lemon, orange, sable or brindle. The body of this breed is as long as it is high at the withers. This breed of the Toy Group is considered the most catlike of all the dog breeds. They like to rest in high places, like the back of the sofa or chair. This breed gets along well with children and other pets as long as it’s not abused. Like with all purebreds, this breed has some health problems which are eye problems, respiratory problems, heart murmurs, luxating patellas, heat prostration and distemper. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Royal Spaniel By Clicking Here!
Maltese
American Kennel Club's Maltese
The Maltese of the Toy Group is a small breed known for its silky white hair. Many owners of this breed will give them what is known as a short puppy cut to cut down on the time spent in grooming. This breed originated in the Central Mediterranean area but it is not sure exactly where. Called many names such as the ancient dog of Malta, the Roman ladies dog and the Maltese lion dog but in the 19th century it was named the Maltese. A full grown adult male of this breed will weigh between 5 to 12 pounds and have a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years of age. This breed has a slightly around head, a black nose and dark eyes which are surrounded by dark skin pigmentation known as halos. This breed has a single coat which is silky and long and pure white in color. This breed of the Toy Group thrives on human attention and was bred to be a cuddly companion dog. This breed does not do well with small children and may occasionally become snappish so supervision is recommended. These animals do well in cramped living quarters like apartments and townhouses but they do suffer from separation anxiety, so leaving them for a long period of time can create problems. With all purebreds, there are some health issues which are skin problems, eye problems, respiratory issues, slipped stifle, digestion issues, extreme hot and cold weather issues, fungus problems and teeth problems. When buying any animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Roman Ladies Dog By Clicking Here!
Manchester Terrier
American Kennel Club's Manchester Terrier
The Manchester Terrier of the Toy Group is the oldest of all identifiable Terrier breeds. This breed is a smooth haired, long tapered nose, narrow flat skull, small and bright eyes, chest rather deep and the color, black and tan. The tan in the coat can be found on the legs, stomach and muzzle area. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 12 and 22 pounds and has a life expectancy of 15 to 16 years of age. This breed is very active and makes a great companion dog to somebody who likes the outdoors. But when in the house this breed is calm and sedate. This breed is easy to train and awaits commands from their owners. Because of their hunting instincts it is not wise to leave this breed of the Toy Group around small children and animals. Like all purebreds, this breed has some health problems which are von Willebrand’s disease, glaucoma and heat sensitivity. As with all animals, do your research for you buy! Learn More About This Old Man Of Manchester By Clicking Here!
Miniature Pinscher
American Kennel Club's Miniature Pinscher
My step-father had a Miniature Pincher of the Toy Group, he named Buster. He and Buster were inseparable! He took him to car shows, auto auctions and Rod shows. He used to wear bib overalls and stick Buster in the top portion of the bibs. He spoiled Buster rotten. When they went out to eat at a fast food restaurant, Buster would get his own hamburger. My step-father also had a little pot belly pig that Buster would play with constantly. That was quite a sight, seeing a dog and a pig wrestle together.
The Miniature Pincher of the Toy Group started out as a working breed in the barnyard’s of Germany as a ratter. Its coat was coarser than the present day “King of the toys” as it’s known today. Today the ideal height of the Miniature Pincher is 11 ½ inches and the head must be in proportion to the body. Today’s Miniature Pincher has very long legs compared to its body intends to trot like a horse when it walks. Their coats are smoothed and short and are colored red, stag red, black or chocolate with rust markings. They have docked tales and cropped ears, even though the AKC will let them into competition without cropped ears. If you treat this Miniature Terrier as a regular sized dog you will have no problems, it thinks itself bigger than it is. This dog can be socialized but make sure that little children do not roughhouse with this breed because it will snap at a moment’s notice. Learn More About This Big Dog in a Small Package By Clicking Here!
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Papillon
American Kennel Club's Papillon
The Papillon of the Toy Group also called the Continental Toys Spaniel originating in France is one of the oldest of the Toy Spaniels. Its name is derived from the French word meaning butterfly because of the shape of its ears. If the ears of this breed droop, it is called a Phalene which is French for moth. The American Kennel Club accepts the following colors for this breed, white and black, white and lemon, white and red, white and sable, white-black and tan, black- brown and white, black-red and white, brown and white, fawn and white, red, red-white and sable, sable, white, white and liver and white and silver. The color covers both eyes like a mask and the front and back of both large ears. A white blaze or nose band is preferred over a solid colored head. This breed takes up to two years to develop tufts of hair on its ears and chest and it is said to be a “wash and wear” breed, which means low grooming maintenance. The coat of this breed is a single coat which is long, abundant and silky. A full grown adult male of this breed weighs between 5 and 10 pounds and has a life expectancy of 15 to 16 years of age. Bred as a lapdog and a companion dog, owners often complain that they find this breed of the Toy Group is always underfoot, as it will follow them from room to room, just wanting to be close. This breed is considered one of the highly intelligent breeds. Like all purebreds, this breed has surprisingly few health issues which are progressive retinal atrophy and patellar luxation. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This French Butterfly By Clicking Here!
Pekingese
American Kennel Club's Pekingese
The Pekingese of the Toy Group, Pekinese or “Peke” also referred to as a “Lion Dog” or “Pelchie Dog” is an ancient breed originating in China. This breed was the favorite pet of the Chinese Imperial Court and received its name from the city of Beijing, where the Forbidden City resides. A full grown adult male of this breed weighs between 7 and 14 pounds and has a life expectancy of 13 to 15 years of age. This breed has not changed much in 2000 years. The more traditional spaniel type coat is giving way to the long haired coat with today’s judges. This breed has a double coat and has a noticeable mane and feathering around the ears, tail and legs. The color of the coat varies, but the majority of this breed is colored gold, red or sable. Some of the colors that are not seen as much are light gold, cream, black, white and black and tan. Most of these colors come with a black mask and black nose. This breed of the Toy Group is slightly longer than it is tall at the withers, which amplifies the shortness of the dog’s legs. Like all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are congestive heart failure, heart murmurs, eye issues, breathing problems, skin allergies and back injuries. When buying any animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Imperial Lion Dog By Clicking Here!
Pomeranian
American Kennel Club's Pomeranian
The Pomeranian of the Toy Group also known as a Pom or Pom Pom is named after the region Pomerania in Central Europe. This breed is a miniaturized German Spitz breed and in many countries they are known as the Zwergspitz (Dwarf Spitz) or Toy German Spitz. Queen Victoria owned a very small Pomeranian which led to other people wanting the smaller breed and in turn decreases the size of the breed by 50%, during her reign. Now days a full grown male of this breed weighs between 4 and 7 ½ pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years of age. This breeds head is round with a short muzzle and the ears are placed on top of the head. The coat of this breed is an abundantly textured double coat and the tail is carried curled high on the back. The outer coat is long, straight and harsh, while the undercoat is soft, thick and short. This breed of the Toy Group today comes in many colors including white, black, brown, red, orange, cream, blue, sable, black and tan, brown and tan, spotted, brindle or a combination of those colors. The most common colors are orange, black or cream or white and a new color recently developed by breeders is a merle. This breed bonds quickly to people and has a problem with separation anxiety if not condition for this trait earlier in training. This breed of the Toy Group is ideal for apartment and town house living and are very active indoors. With all purebreds, there are some health issues which are deafness, luxating patellas, tracheal collapse, black skin disease and cryptorchidism. When purchasing an animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Dwarf Spitz By Clicking Here!
Pug
The Pug of the Toy Group is a very small breed known to the ancient Chinese as Lo-sze. This breed is said to be multum in parvo (“much in little”) which describes their remarkable personality despite their size. This breed appeared in 18 century prints as long and lean dogs but today’s standards call for a square, cobby body with a deep chest and well-developed muscles. A full grown adult male of this breed will weigh between 13 and 20 pounds and have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. They have a wrinkly, very short muzzle within an under-bite and to distinctive shape ears types, either “rose” which is smaller than standard size ear or “button” which fold forward and lay against the side of the head, today breeders preferred the latter. This breeds coat is fine and glossy which comes in four basic colors which are fawn, apricot, silver or black and most of the colors include a black face mask. While all of the colors of this breed shed, the worst is the fawn color because they have in undercoat and outer coat. This breed of the Toy Group is very good with children and because of its sturdy body can take what kids dish out. They make good watchdogs because they are always alert and sometimes yappy. With all purebreds, there are some health issues which are eye injuries, susceptible to heat, prone to obesity, necrotizing meningoencephalitis, hemi vertebrae, skin conditions because of the wrinkles in the face, hip dysphasia, reverse sneezing and démodétic mange. When purchasing any animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This "Much In Little" Breed By Clicking Here!
Shih Tzu
American Kennel Club's Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu of the Toy Group pronounced Shee-tsoo is a small, very ancient breed with long silky fur, which originated out of China. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 10 to 16 pounds and has a life expectancy of 14 to 18 years of age. This breed has a short muzzle with an under bite and a large deep dark eyes, with a soft, long double coat. The ears and tail of this breed are covered with long fur, with the tail being carried curled on the back of the animal. The coat can be any color with most having a blaze of white on the full head and the tip the tail. The traditional colors are gold and white and red and white. They also come in a black mask gold, solid red, black and white, solid black, solid liver, liver and white, blue and white, brindle and white and silver and white. The color of the nose, lips and pads are influenced by the coat color. The traditional coat reaches to the floor and has to be brushed daily to avoid tangles. Most owners give their animals what is known as a “puppy cut” to cut down on the grooming maintenance required buy this breed of the Toy Group. This breed is longer than it is tall and carries them “with distinctive arrogant carriage.” A lot of owners of this breed teach them to drink from water bottles as to prevent red yeast from growing in their beards and mustache. The temperament of this breed is a friendly lapdog that was a companion dog to Chinese royalty. This breed is hypoallergenic and makes a perfect pet for people with allergies to pet dander. With all purebreds, they have some health issues which are Porto systemic shunts, susceptible to high heat, slipped stifle, spinal disc disease, ear infections, eye problems, early tooth loss, respiratory problems and obesity. When purchasing any animal, always do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Walking Mop By Clicking Here!
Silky Terrier
American Kennel Club's Silky Terrier
The Silky Terrier of the Toy Group also known as the Australian Silky Terrier in its country of origin, although the ancestral type of breeds were all from Great Britain. The identifying feature of this breed is its long silky blue and tan coat that is parted down the center of the animals back. The coat of this animal requires constant grooming and bathing to keep its silkiness. This breed should be slightly longer than it is tall. This breed was originally used for hunting and killing rodents. The head of this breed is wedge shaped with small almond shaped eyes, preferably dark in color. The ears are small and carried erect and they have a high set tail and small, almost catlike feet. The coat of this breed of the Toy Group should be long but not long enough to touch the floor and the head and ears are usually trimmed or tied in a topknot. And adult male of this breed weighs around 8 to 11 pounds and has a life expectancy of 14 to 16 years of age. This breed does well in apartments and townhouses, they are very active inside and out but must have a tightly fenced yard if not supervised. With all purebreds, they do have some health issues which are luxating patella, tracheal collapse and epilepsy. When purchasing any animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Terrier From Down Under By Clicking Here!
Toy Fox Terrier
American Kennel Club's Toy Fox Terrier
The Toy Fox Terrier of the Toy Group also known as the American Toy Terrier or Amertoy is a small breed that is directly descendent from the Fox Terrier but is considered a separate breed. This breed was used for hunting rodents and other small varmints. A full grown adult male of this breed weighs between 3 ½ to 7 pounds and has a life expectancy of 13 to 14 years of age. This breed is muscular and athletic in appearance but is elegant and graceful, in many ways they are similar to Miniature Fox Terriers. The nose of this breed is black, except for in the chocolate color dogs and their eyes are dark and round. The ears of this breed are V-shaped and held erect and there is a definite stop between the skull and muzzle. The tail of this breed is usually docked within a few days after birth and held high. The coat of this breed is short and glossy and the color is predominantly white with patches of black and tan, chocolate and tan and white and tan with no black at all. These dogs need lots of exercise and need to be walked daily. This breed of the Toy Group is very affectionate and loyal which makes a great companion dog. As with all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are leg calve perthes, stifle patella and allergies to beat pulp, corn and wheat. When purchasing any animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Pint Sized Ratter By Clicking Here!
Toy Poodle
The Poodle of the Toy Group is regarded as the second most intelligent breed of dog after the Border Collie. This breed is found officially in toy, miniature and standard sizes. The coat of this breed is dense, curly and non-shedding and requires regular grooming. This breed has a single coat which is considered hypoallergenic and is a good candidate for people with pet allergies. If this breed is professionally shown it requires a minimum of 10 hours per week of grooming and clipping for a Standard Poodle. This breed of the Toy Group comes in many colors which are mostly solid but some come with large patches of different colors, which are known as “Parti” (short for parti-colored). Unlike other breeds, these dogs are categorized by the height at the withers. The American Kennel Club determines a Toy Poodle to be less than 10 inches at the withers. A full grown male of this breed weighs from 6 to 10 pounds and has a life expectancy of around 14 years of age. Toy poodles love to play fetch with balls and play time is vital. House training this breed is very easy because of their intelligence, once they figure out what you need of them. Like all purebred dogs, they have some health issues which are Addison’s disease, gastric dilatation volvulus, thyroid issues, tracheal collapse, epilepsy, juvenile retinal disease and cancer. When purchasing an animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Highly Intelligent Breed By Clicking Here!
Yorkshire Terrier
American Kennel Club's Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier of the Toy Group came about in the 1800s and was named after the town of Yorkshire in England. They had their start as rat catchers in the fabric industry and were considered in the working group. Adopted by the aristocrats of Europe because of their fine coats, the dogs were moved from the working group to the Toy Group even though they are true terrier. The Yorkshire Terriers or Yorkies is a very small terrier, but it’s all about the coat. There are two types of coats, silky which are the dogs that are shown at dog shows and soft. The color is often dark to blue, come in Black and Tan, Blue and Tan, Black and Gold and Blue and Gold, with extra long hair from the back of the neck to the tail and ears. The silk Yorkshire Terrier has to be groomed constantly whereas the soft haired does not have to be. The Yorkshire Terrier in the Toy Group puppies are born with black coats with gold highlights and it can take them a couple of years to get their adult coats. Learn More About This Feisty Yet Aristocratic Breed By Clicking Here!
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