Toy Group

Small companion or lap dogs. Many of the Toy breeds were bred for this capacity although some have been placed into this category due to their size. They should have friendly personalities and love attention. They do not need a large amount of exercise and some can be finicky eaters.

They are intelligent companions but owners must be discretionary with their attention as spoiled dogs can become protective of their owners. Ideally these dogs are extroverted companions and not untouchable ornaments.

Glossary of Canine Terms

Breed Standard Weights Conversation Chart

Suitability Grid

Click on each breed for pictures, the Breed Standard and Breed Club information.

Breed Size Grooming Exercise Locality Lifespan
Affenpinscher S MOD LT T/C B
Australian Silky Terrier S MOD LT T/C B
Bichon Frise S CON LT T/C B
Bolognese S CON LT T/C B
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel S MOD MOD T/C B
Chihuahua (Long Coat) S MOD LT T/C B
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) S LT LT T/C B
Chinese Crested S LT LT T/C B
Coton De Tulear S CON LT T/C B
English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) S LT LT T/C B
Griffon Bruxellois S MOD LT T/C B
Havanese S CON LT T/C B
Italian Greyhound S LT MOD T/C B
Japanese Chin S MOD LT T/C B
King Charles Spaniel S MOD LT T/C B
Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) S MOD LT T/C B
Maltese S CON LT T/C B
Miniature Pinscher S LT LT T/C B
Papillon S MOD LT T/C B
Pekingese S CON LT T/C B
Pomeranian S MOD LT T/C B
Pug S LT LT T/C B
Yorkshire Terrier S CON LT T/C B

 

Key:
SIZE S = Small M = Medium L = Large XL = Extra Large
GROOMING LT = Little MOD = Moderate CON = Considerable  
EXERCISE LT = Little MOD = Moderate CON = Considerable  
LOCALITY T = Town C = Country T/C = Town or Country  
LIFESPAN A = Under 9 years B = Over 9 years C = Over 15 years  

 

 
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