There seems to be a growing trend toward miniature dog breeds. Miniature and toy breeds of dogs are a great choice for a person or family who living in a flat, apartment or small home. There are many different breeds to choose from so you can choose the one that best suited for you and your lifestyle.
Small dog breeds
are great choices for people who want the loyal companionship of a
pet but have limited space. They need daily exercise but don’t need
a lot of area to make them happy. Small dog breeds love to be held
and pampered. No matter what size dog you prefer there are hundreds
of breeds to choose from.
Below you will find
the description of some of the popular miniature and toy breeds that
can make wonderful additions to any family no matter the lifestyle.
MalteseThe Maltese
is a cute small dog with a beautiful white coat. They are one of the
oldest dog breeds and are also a very hardy breed. They do need daily
brushing and grooming to keep their coats healthy.
They are energetic
and very playful. The Maltese makes a good companion for retirees,
city dwellers and families. They are good with children and enjoy
daily walks.
Lhasa ApsoThe Lhasa
Apso pronounced (lha-sah ap-so) is a tiny, lively and friendly
companion. These charming and elegant looking dogs originated in
Tibet. They are very loyal and even though they are small they
believe they are the protectors of the home. They are active and
enjoy daily walks and brushing.
These
adorable little mites have a long dense coat that can be in a variety
of colours, including; tan, cream, slate, brown and black and white.
Its head is draped with long hair and has a square muzzle with dark
eyes and a beard and moustache. It has a feathered tail which curves
over its back.
Cavalier King
Charles SpanielThe Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a great little
dog that is a good companion for people who live in cities and are
not as lively and energetic as some of the other miniature dog
breeds.
They have a very
loving nature and easily adapt to any type of household. They do need
grooming for their long coat and regular exercise. They are very
loyal and a sociable small dog that will fit into most lifestyles.
Miniature
SchnauzerThe Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog that
originated in Germany in the 19th century. They are highly
intelligent and easy to train. They are alert and playful and have
high energy. They love attention and like to be right in the middle
of all family activities.
They have small
square frames with long heads that have a big bushy moustaches,
beards and eyebrows. Their coat is usually solid black, salt &
pepper, silver and black and sometimes white in colour. They do need
to have regular haircuts and need to be brushed often
Welsh CorgiThere
are two breeds of Welsh Corgi and they are the Cardigan Corgi and the
Pembroke Corgi. Theses are both small dogs with big hearts. They are
loyal, alert, and affectionate. They make great family dogs and are
good with children. They are active, playful and love to get plenty
of exercise.
Both Corgis are
powerful and agile and have broad heads and pointed muzzles. They
have large pointed ears with slightly rounded tips. The Corgis were
first introduced into the dog show ring in 1925. The Welsh Corgi
breed is a healthy breed which has few disease problems. They are
independent little mites and love attention.
Shih TzuThe Shih
Tzu is a lively and energetic little dog. They can be low-keyed if
they are getting the attention they crave. They love to be pampered
and love to be held and petted. They have an air of nobility about
them and can be haughty at times.
The Shih Tzu would
make a good family pet. They are good with older children and adapt
well into most enviourments. They make good companions for city
dwellers and don’t require much exercise. They require more care
than other breeds when it comes to grooming. They need daily brushing
and regular haircuts to avoid tangles and matting of their hair. They
shed very little dandruff and make a great companion for a person
with allergies.
No matter what size
of dog you have you should consider buying pet insurance. It is like
having health insurance on yourself, it is there when you need it for
those unexpected large health-related bills. By having this kind of
insurance you can ensure that your pet will get the best treatment if
they are ever injured or seriously ill. They don’t have to be
puppies to be eligible; as long as you keep the premiums up they will
be covered for their lifetime.
