TOY GROUP AKC RECOGNIZED BREEDS The diminutive size and winsome expressions of Toy dogs illustrate the main function of this Group: to embody sheer delight. Don't let their tiny stature fool you, though - - many Toys are tough as nails. If you haven't yet experienced the barking of an angry Chihuahua, for example, well, just wait. Toy dogs will always be popular with city dwellers and people without much living space. They make ideal apartment dogs and terrific lap warmers on nippy nights. (Incidentally, small breeds may be found in every Group, not just the Toy Group. We advise everyone to seriously consider getting a small breed, when appropriate, if for no other reason than to minimize some of the problems inherent in canines such as shedding, creating messes and cost of care. And training aside, it's still easier to control a ten- pound dog than it is one ten times that size.)

AFFENPINSCHER SIZE -small GROOMING -medium EXERCISE -medium FEEDING -undemanding TEMPERAMENT - lively and self- confident

BRUSSELS GRIFFON SIZE -Small 8-12 pounds GROOMING -Twice weekly EXERCISE -Daily walks FEEDING - TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent, alert and sensitive

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL SIZE - Small GROOMING - Medium EXERCISE - Medium FEEDING - Medium TEMPERAMENT - Very Friendly

CHIHUAHUA SIZE -Very Small GROOMING -Medium EXERCISE -Undemanding FEEDING -Undemanding TEMPERAMENT -Spirited and Intelligent

CHINESE CRESTED SIZE -Small GROOMING -Unusual EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Medium TEMPERAMENT -Cheerful and Friendly

COLOR VARIATIONS -

ENGLISH TOY SPANIEL SIZE -Small 8-14 pounds GROOMING -Twice weekly EXERCISE -Minimal FEEDING - TEMPERAMENT -Affectionate and willing to please

HAVANESE SIZE -Small 7-13 pounds GROOMING -Regular EXERCISE -Daily FEEDING - TEMPERAMENT -Affectionate and happy

ITALIAN GREYHOUND SIZE -Small GROOMING -Easy EXERCISE -undemanding FEEDING -undemanding TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent and vivacious

JAPANESE CHIN SIZE -Very Small GROOMING -undemanding EXERCISE -undemanding FEEDING -undemanding TEMPERAMENT -Cheerful and good- natured

MALTESE SIZE -Small GROOMING -very demanding EXERCISE -undemanding FEEDING -undemanding TEMPERAMENT -very good-natured

MANCHESTER TERRIER SIZE -Small 12 pounds GROOMING -Regular EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING - TEMPERAMENT -Keenly observant, devoted, friendly with other dogs.

MINIATURE PINSCHER SIZE -Small GROOMING -Easy EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -undemanding TEMPERAMENT -alert and courageous

PAPILLON SIZE -Small GROOMING -Medium EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Undemanding TEMPERAMENT -Lively and most intelligent

PEKINGESE SIZE - Small GROOMING - Demanding EXERCISE - Undemanding FEEDING - Demanding TEMPERAMENT - Loyal and aloof

POMERANIAN SIZE -Very small GROOMING -Demanding EXERCISE -Undemanding FEEDING -Undemanding TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent and extrovert

POODLE SIZE -15 inches GROOMING -Regular EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING - TEMPERAMENT -Very active and intelligent

PUG SIZE -Small GROOMING -Undemanding EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Medium TEMPERAMENT -Lively and cheerful

SHIH TZU SIZE -Small GROOMING -Demanding EXERCISE -Reasonable FEEDING -Reasonable TEMPERAMENT -Friendly and independent

SILKY TERRIER SIZE -Small GROOMING -Medium EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Undemanding TEMPERAMENT -Alert and Friendly

TOY FOX TERRIER SIZE inches GROOMING -Weekly EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Undemanding TEMPERAMENT -Intelligent, alert, friendly, and loyal

YORKSHIRE TERRIER SIZE -Very Small GROOMING -Demanding EXERCISE -Medium FEEDING -Undemanding TEMPERAMENT -Alert and intelligent