The Toy Dog Group Called “toy dogs” because of their small size

The Chihuahua  Origin – Mexican state of Chihuahua  Use – Companion  Facts – Oldest breed on American continent, courageous, alert, loyal, clannish, generally dislikes other breeds

The Italian Greyhound  Origin – Italy  Use – Hunting and companion  Facts – Affectionate, odorless, sensitive, intelligent, playful, wary of strangers, sheds very little

The Manchester Terrier  Origin – Manchester district of England  Use – Hunt rats, companion  Facts – Recognized as toy and standard, intelligent, known as “rat terrier”, active, alert

The Pekingese  Origin – China  Use – Lap dog, watchdog  Facts – Sacred, theft punishable by death, sensitive, loyal, courageous, need grooming, clean teeth to prevent early decay

The Pug  Origin – Oriental  Use – Companion  Facts – Compact, muscular, round head, short muzzle, wrinkled forehead, prominent eyes, affectionate, loving, intelligent, likes kids

The Yorkshire Terrier  Origin – Yorkshire county, England  Use – Rat hunting, companion  Facts – Lively, alert, affectionate, wary of strangers, need grooming, best for adults who have time

The Shih Tzu  Origin – Byzantine Empire  Use – Companion  Facts – Name means lion, need grooming, bred in Forbidden City of Peking, distinctly arrogant, lively and alert