Toy dogs are loved by many. They are loyal and intelligent and especially good at learning tricks. They are characterized by being very affectionate and loyal to their owners.
Toy dogs are great choices for those with allergies or limited space, as they are generally docile and have less fur to irritate sensitive individuals. They have a slight disadvantage in that they often bark more than larger dogs to get attention, but due to the small size of their vocal cords, they do so with less volume! The best of these dogs, and there are many, are true companion animals. His only task in life is to please people and keep them company.
Toy dogs are exceptional choices for seniors, as they love to be loved, are lightweight (they average 5 pounds, female dogs weigh even less), and are fiercely protective.
Toy dogs, as the name suggests, are very small and most of the time they are not very good with small children. With the exception of the Pug, which has been characterized as one of the most resistant and stable toys.
Despite their small size, toy dogs are probably the bravest pups in the canine family with their big but small voices barking at the mere site of other dogs and bystanders. This can sometimes be a problem for them, however when they don’t back down against a larger animal they will surely come off worse in battle.
Toy dogs are not just meant to entertain your pets. Toy dogs give you a reason to move more, which we all need to do to avoid weight problems. Stay fit by exercising your toy dog. Toy dogs are generally an easy pet to care for.
Toy dogs are not limited in their gene pool by their small size and are descended from a wide variety of dog breeds. Their predominant characteristic is that most were initially bred and developed their characteristic nature when kept as a loyal companion, and are often referred to as lap dogs. You are not awarded points for guessing why this is so!
However, one thing they do suffer from. Toy dogs are notorious for having bad teeth, and their small mouths and jaws make it nearly impossible to clean them properly at home. Therefore, many need regular visits to the vet to keep their teeth and gums healthy.
Toy dog breeders are no different from others and we find their trait of speaking of their disappointing pups as “pet quality only” useless to us. In other words, breeders who view pets as a by-product of the breeder’s search for the perfect dog are not primarily seeking interest from pet owners. We say beware when buying from such a breeder. Breeders like this don’t put the health of their puppies first, rather their motivation is to show off the most attractive dog they can breed.
Breeding for appearance was only introduced in the 19th century and is in danger of degrading the stock of healthy genes in our canine population. Prior to this time, dogs and puppies were bred for useful abilities and traits useful for the duties for which they were intended. Breeds in some breed groups today suffer from far more genetic problems than in the past. Some breeds that have become increasingly popular as time has gone by have suffered from being bred in quantity to feed the market, again to the detriment of the health of the puppies available for sale. Just keep this in mind when choosing a breeder.
