| Picking the Best Toy Dog Breed for You | | | | although some say its existence dates back to the |
| When searching for man's best friend, you have got | | | | 9th century. There are several sub-species of |
| hundreds of breeds of dogs to select from. Each | | | | Chihuahua, the two most common being the |
| carries their own specific traits that may or may not | | | | long-haired and short-haired Chihuahua, both classified |
| actually make them your best friend. For those in | | | | by the length of its coat. The long-haired type sheds |
| need of a small dog, whether it is because they like | | | | hair less often than that of the short-haired making it |
| to keep things small or space at home only allows for | | | | an excellent choice for those with allergies and easily |
| a small pet, your best dog choices will lay within the | | | | irritated noses. While Chihuahua's require little care |
| toy dog species. Of the most popular species of toy | | | | grooming-wise, they are susceptible to epilepsy and |
| dogs are the Yorkshire terrier, Chihuahua, and | | | | seizures. They live best alone, and are easily irritated |
| Pomeranian. Examining the habits of these 3 dogs can | | | | by other dogs as well as the persistence of small |
| help you choose the perfect toy dog for you and | | | | children. |
| your living setting. | | | | Pomeranian |
| Yorkshire Terrier | | | | This foxy looking and acting species of dog, the |
| The Yorkshire terrier was first bred in the early 19th | | | | Pomeranian, was bred for the sake of sheep |
| century in England as a pest killing dog. However, it | | | | breeding years ago in Europe. While one may think |
| has since grown to become the second most popular | | | | looking at images of a Pomeranian that a dog that |
| dog choice amongst dog owners. As a highly | | | | size could never push a sheep's weight, you might be |
| intelligent species, the Yorkshire has the aptitude to | | | | surprised when you meet one in person. They are |
| master commands in a very quick manner. This breed | | | | very bossy dogs and feel free to bark at strangers |
| of terrier controls the competition in many field | | | | and other animals if not trained by a stern hand to |
| competitions around the globe due to its trainability. | | | | do otherwise. Pomeranians find it hard to listen to |
| The silky, long, and thick strands of hair on a | | | | commands, but remain highly intelligent, curious, and |
| Yorkshire terrier makes it a beautiful dog to look at, | | | | love to learn. Many celebrities like to own |
| but its behavior doesn't always match these | | | | Pomeranians and spoil them with ridiculous clothing |
| standards. They are fun and energetic dogs, but this | | | | and accessories. I suppose in this sense it makes |
| energy can manifest into aggression when irritated | | | | them very tolerant dogs. |
| (which happens easily). It is not a dog recommended | | | | While no toy dog breed may fit every family, doing |
| for families taking care of children as well. | | | | more personal research into the type of dog species |
| Chihuahua | | | | you would like to adopt may sway your adoption |
| The Taco Bell dog made the Chihuahua breed of dog | | | | choices one way or another. Toy dog species are |
| famous and loved across the United States. This | | | | excellent for singles or couples living in small quarters, |
| small species of dog (smallest species of dog, | | | | but might not always be the hottest choice for larger |
| actually) was discovered in Mexico around 1850, | | | | families due to their extremely aggressive tendencies. |