*The Toy Dog Breeds* |
*Maltese*
*Origin: Malta
*Other names: Bichoy Maltaise, Couton
*Description: Affectionate...gentle...trusting...fearless...lively...playful...full of vigor...not timid or high-strung...bold for its size.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include excessive barking, house soiling, and irritable snapping.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion... It is recommended children be raised with them from puppyhood and socialized early.
*Typical Female Weight: 4-10 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 6-10 lbs
*Average life span: 15-20 years.
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*Manchester Terrier*
*The
Manchester Terrier breed looks like a small Doberman and is divided
into two varieties....The Standard Manchester Terrier and the
smaller version...The Toy Manchester Terrier...The toy variety weighing
less than 12 pounds and the standard variety weighing
12 + lbs.. Some dog breeders claim the smaller the breed the more
dominate, aggressive, solitary, noisy, high-strung and less obedient it
becomes.
*Origin: England
*Other names: Black and Tan Toy Terrier...English Toy Terrier...Black and Tan Terrier
*Breed Description: Gentle with people...demanding...high-strung...bold...observant
*Breed Behavior: Behavior problems may include irritable snapping, house soiling, demanding attention, and excessive barking.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...It is recommended children be raised with them from puppyhood and socialized early.
*Typical Toy Female Weight: 7-11 lbs
*Typical Toy Male Weight: 8-14 lbs
*Typical Standard Female Weight: 12-22 lbs
*Typical Standard Male Weight: 12-22 lbs
*Average life span: 15-16 years.
*Origin: England
*Other names: Black and Tan Toy Terrier...English Toy Terrier...Black and Tan Terrier
*Breed Description: Gentle with people...demanding...high-strung...bold...observant
*Breed Behavior: Behavior problems may include irritable snapping, house soiling, demanding attention, and excessive barking.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...It is recommended children be raised with them from puppyhood and socialized early.
*Typical Toy Female Weight: 7-11 lbs
*Typical Toy Male Weight: 8-14 lbs
*Typical Standard Female Weight: 12-22 lbs
*Typical Standard Male Weight: 12-22 lbs
*Average life span: 15-16 years.
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*Miniature Pinscher*
*The Miniature
Pinscher breed is a bit smaller than the Toy Manchester Terrier, but
looks very similar to it and to its larger cousin, the Doberman
Pinscher.
*Origin: Germany
*Other names: Zwergpinscher... Reh Pinscher
*Nicknames: Min Pin
*Description: High-strung...belligerent...bold...intelligent...lively...smartness...pep...vigorous...alert...not very gentle...the most headstrong of the Toys...some breeders and the A.K.C. warn of temperamental flaws such as timidity, shyness and viciousness.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include irritable snapping, excessive barking, and dominance struggles when the dog guards objects, places or food from family members. This breed is sensitive to the cold.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...due to its small size and fragility, which also increases its defensiveness, potentially leading to bites, this breed is not often suitable for young children.
*Typical Female Weight: 8-0 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 9-12 lbs
*Average life span: 12-14 years
*Origin: Germany
*Other names: Zwergpinscher... Reh Pinscher
*Nicknames: Min Pin
*Description: High-strung...belligerent...bold...intelligent...lively...smartness...pep...vigorous...alert...not very gentle...the most headstrong of the Toys...some breeders and the A.K.C. warn of temperamental flaws such as timidity, shyness and viciousness.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include irritable snapping, excessive barking, and dominance struggles when the dog guards objects, places or food from family members. This breed is sensitive to the cold.
*Compatible with children: Use discretion...due to its small size and fragility, which also increases its defensiveness, potentially leading to bites, this breed is not often suitable for young children.
*Typical Female Weight: 8-0 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 9-12 lbs
*Average life span: 12-14 years
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