The Toy Dog Breeds

*Affenpinscher*

*The Affenpinscher breed, a direct ancestor to the Griffon, is a frail dog weighing between 7 and 8 pounds. It is called the "Monkey Dog" because the prominent chin, hair tufts on its forehead and face, and large round bright eyes give it a monkeyish expression.

*Origin: Germany.

*Nickname: Monkey Dog.

*Description: Alert...intelligent...sturdy...very demanding of attention...high-strung...nervous...timid...yappy...
affectionate towards family members.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include excessive barking, dominance challenges to people it sees as submissive, house soiling, excessively demanding behavior, irritable snapping, and aggressiveness when a threat is perceived. Some may nervously guard small objects, toys or food. The breed is sensitive to cold and trembles a lot.

*Compatible with children: Use discretion...Affenpinschers are somewhat territorial when it comes to their toys and food, so they are not recommended for very small children.

*Typical Female Weight: 7-8 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 7-8 lbs

*Average life span: 11-12 years.

Temperament Level	Very High	High	Medium	Low	Very Low
1.Indoor Activity
2.Outdoor Activity
3.Vigor
4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs
5.Dominance Toward Familiar People
6.Emotional Stability
7.Sociability - Within Family
8.Sociability - With Children
8.Sociability - With Strangers
9.Learning - Obedience
10.Guard Dog Ability
11.Watch Dog Ability

*Brussels Griffon*

*The Brussels Griffon breed is a small dog and can be rough-coated or smooth-coated. It has large round eyes and a short flat muzzle.

*Origin: United Kingdom (Wales)

*Other names: Belgian Griffon...Griffon Belge...Griffon Bruxellois

*Nicknames: Griffon...Griff

*Description: Spunky...good-natured...teeming with personality...super intelligent...high-strung...bold.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include excessive barking, house soiling, picky eater, stubbornness on the leash and possibly guarding stolen objects and food. The breed wheezes and snores.

*Compatible with children: Yes.

*Typical Female Weight: 6-10 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 8-12 lbs

*Average life span: 12-15 years.

Temperament Level

Very High

High

Medium

Low

Very Low

1.Indoor Activity

2.Outdoor Activity

3.Vigor

4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs

5.Dominance Toward Familiar People

6.Emotional Stability

7.Sociability - Within Family

8.Sociability - With Children

8.Sociability - With Strangers

9.Learning - Obedience

10.Guard Dog Ability

11.Watch Dog Ability

*Chihuahua*

Short-haired Long-haired

*The Chihuahua (pronounced chih-WHA-wha) breed developed in Mexico, is the smallest of all breeds. There are two varieties of Chihuahua: the short-haired and the long-haired. They are genetically the same breed

*Origin: Mexico.

*Description: Fast-moving...some may be high-strung...fearless...spunky...

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include yapping, fear snapping, house soiling and the guarding of food, objects or toys.

*Compatible with children: Use discretion...Chihuahuas are not well-suited as small children's pets because of their size, temperament, and tendency to bite when frightened. It is recommended that children be school aged or older before adding a Chihuahua to one's home.

*Typical Female Weight: 6 - lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 6 - lbs

*Average life span: 15 + years

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