The Toy Group includes most very small and miniature lapdogs and apartment-sized breeds of companion dogs. Toy dogs play a fundamental role in the lives of people who live alone and their presence can have beneficial effects on the health of the sick, the elderly and the homebound. Toys are popular companion dogs for people who live in cities and are well suited to apartment living. Many toys are wary of strangers and make excellent watchdogs and don’t need a lot of exercise beyond what they do for running and playing indoors. Toys make excellent travel companions and are easily accepted almost everywhere. Toy dog ​​breeds are always difficult to tame, but generally adapt well to apartment life.

If your toy is not fully house trained after 3 months, you should seek professional help. Toddlers and toddlers are too rude for toy dogs that can bite in self-defense. The 10 Most Popular Toy Breeds in the US According to the 2005 American Kennel Club records are discussed below and their record rank is included in parentheses. The inclusion of the Toy Poodle as n. 2 is incorrect as its range is a composite total of all 3 Poodle varieties: Toy, Miniature, and Standard. It probably belongs somewhere in the top ten, but not # 2.

Yorkshire terrier

The Yorkie (# 3) nearly surpassed the Golden Retriever as the second most popular dog in the US in 2005. This sturdy toy dog ​​is very popular because it has all the admirable attributes of larger but miniature dogs. The typical Yorkie plays tough and has boundless energy. With persistence, a Yorkie can be obedience trained. Some are bright and fast learners, while others are more stubborn and stubborn. Yorkies get along well with other pets, but they can be very possessive of their food and toys. The Yorkshire is a best pet for older, quiet children. The Yorkshire will bark at strangers, often in a high-pitched voice. Early socialization is required so that the dog does not become too loud and to ensure that the barking is controlled.

Poodle (toy)

All the wonderful things you can say about a standard poodle don’t apply to the toy or miniature versions. Toy Poodles (# 8) are under 11 inches at shoulder height, but the same American Kennel Club standards apply across all sizes. Toys are generally more sensitive than standard toys and are also more active, louder, and less safe. Early socialization and training is required to curb excessive barking and leg lifting. Despite the fact that these dogs are very small, they enjoy a lot of play time and long walks. Toy Poodles will work well with considerate older children.

Shih Tzu

The exotic Shih Tzu (# 9) is one of the toughest and most robust toy dog ​​breeds. Shih Tzus are intelligent, playful, affectionate, friendly, self-confident, and outgoing. Shih Tzus make excellent apartment dogs and companion dogs for the elderly. These charming and personable dogs are devoted to their owners and their families. They make excellent travel companions and rarely display aggressive behavior towards strangers or strange animals. The breed gets along very well with older and considerate children.

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua (# 11) is the smallest of the toy dog ​​breeds. Chihuahuas are intelligent, charming, and loving dogs that are devoted to their owners. This breed needs close contact with its family and they make excellent companions. Chihuahuas can have delusions of grandeur and self-confidence and will challenge much larger dogs. Chihuahuas are good with older children if they are raised with them. Chihuahuas are smart and can be trained quite easily. Some Chihuahuas can be overly insecure and prone to excessive barking and early socialization and training while recommending a puppy.

Pug

The Pug (# 12) is a sturdy little dog that is one of the largest and most popular toy dog ​​breeds. This charming, adorable and playful puppy will make you laugh. The Pug is a calm, easygoing, personable and friendly companion. This small and hardy breed of dog gets along well with children and other pets, although toddlers and young children should be carefully supervised to ensure they do not injure the dog. The Pug doesn’t need a lot of training, but he does enjoy the process and it’s fairly easy to train.

Pomeranian

Pomeranians (# 14) or “Poms” are one of the smallest toy dog ​​breeds. The Pom is lively, energetic and lively. This breed is a sharp-eyed extrovert who is very inquisitive and must check on all the activities going on around him. The Pom is a proud and confident, even arrogant toy dog ​​that requires early and thorough socialization with strangers to minimize its tendency to bark. This toy breed is intelligent, eager to learn, and readily adapts to gentle, positive training methods.

Maltese

The Maltese is one of the most intelligent and gentle toy dog ​​breeds. This agile little toy puppy loves to play. This toy breed is cheerful, affectionate, playful, intelligent, and has a lot of personality. Maltese should have early socialization while they are puppies to give them more confidence and overcome their mistrust of strangers and minimize their tendency to bark. Maltese enjoy obedience training and some will do well in competitive obedience and agility competitions. This toy breed does well with older, considerate children.

Miniature pinscher

The Miniature Pinscher or Min Pin is the most active and lively of all toy dog ​​breeds. Miniature Pinschers are energetic, alert, loyal, intelligent, and very brave for their size. Min Pins think they are much larger than their toy size and can be aggressive towards other dogs. These toy dogs can be stubborn and need a lot of early socialization and obedience training as puppies. The breed does well with considerate older children and household pets. Outdoors, this toy breed should be on a leash or in a securely fenced yard, as they can quickly disappear.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (# 31) is a graceful and happy toy spaniel that is larger than its close relative, the English Toy Spaniel. The Cavalier is a friendly, fair-minded, happy and playful little dog. Gentlemen are excellent family dogs who even like to play with young children (always under supervision, of course). The Cavalier finds all humans charming and loves to snuggle on their laps and snuggle up in their beds. However, these comfort-loving spaniels love to run around the yard and chase chipmunks, chipmunks, and birds. Gentlemen are easy to train, but require early socialization as puppies to overcome their natural shyness.

Butterfly

The Papillon (# 35) is one of the oldest toy dog ​​breeds in Europe and the French word for butterfly was used to describe this lively toy breed with erect butterfly ears. The Papillon is a friendly, affectionate and intelligent dog that is much more robust than it appears. The Pap is definitely not a lap dog and is very lively, active and loves to play outside and for walks. This breed is very intelligent and can be trained to be a dog of good agility and obedience for competitions. If the Pap smear is socialized early and trained properly, and not spoiled or pampered, he becomes a confident and outgoing companion who gets along well with older children and pets.