mini toy dog breeds

Video: Top 10 TOY DOG BREEDS 🐶 Miniature & Dog Sizes

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yorkshire terrier
Chihuahua
Prague Ratter
Toy Poodle
papillon
Miniature English Bull Terrier
Lulu of Pomerania
Maltese Bichon
Bichon bolognese
little italian lebrel
Other miniature or toy dogs

Currently, there are the following sizes to classify a race: giant, large, medium or standard, dwarf or small, and toy and miniature. Also discussed is the approval or disapproval of the size known as "teacup dogs". It is very common to confuse a dwarf dog with a toy, so it is important to point out that the International Cynological Federation (FCI), as well as other international canine organizations, consider that toy puppies are those that weigh the most. 3 kg. However, as we will see below, it is not always easy to classify a dog as a miniature or a dwarf.

If you are interested in adopting any of the mini toy dog breeds, don't miss this PeritoAnimal article, in which we'll show you some of the main breeds of dogs considered miniature or toy, as well as other lesser known hybrids.

yorkshire terrier

One of the most popular small dog breeds is the Yorkshire Terrier. As an adult, its maximum size is about 3 kg, although there have been cases from Yorkshires of up to 7 kg. This mini toy dog is characterized by having a beautiful medium-long coat in shades of brown and silvery grey, which is also soft, fine and very silky. on the other hand is a dog easy to care for and educate, which makes it perfect for beginning tutors.

As a curiosity, did you know that in the 19th century the humble class used the Yorkshire Terrier to hunting rats? And it's not surprising, since these puppies are vigilant and alert by nature, so they usually bark a lot. However, they are extremely loving and overprotective in relation to the family.

Chihuahua

Another of the most popular miniature toy dogs is, without a doubt, the Chihuahua. This tiny breed comes from Mexico, specifically from the state of Chihuahua, where it was first found and domesticated by indigenous people from the time of the Toltec civilization. Currently, we can find several types of Chihuahua, which can reach the weight of 1.5 to 4 kg, depending on the breed.

As a general rule it is a dog very territorial and possessive with their owners, whom they defend whenever necessary, regardless of their small size. However, with a good education, you can have a very affectionate and sweet dog with your acquaintances. In order to properly educate your dog and thus avoid harmful behavior resulting from your coexistence or with other dogs, we recommend that you consult this other article by PeritoAnimal about advice for educating dogs.

Prague Ratter

The Prazsky Krysarik, also known as Prague Rat Catcher, is a mini toy dog breed whose weight is usually between 1.5 and 3.5 kg, although its ideal weight is 2.6 kg. Physically, it is mainly characterized by the colors of its coat: black and brown, although there are other supported colors such as blue and chocolate, chocolate and black, lavender, chocolate, red and merle. Besides, it's one of the dogs that looses the fur less.

As for his personality, he stands out for being a very loving, obedient, active and intelligent, which creates strong emotional bonds with their owners. On the other hand, did you know that in the former Czech Republic Prazsky Krysarik was considered a social status symbol? At that time, it was a very popular breed of dog among the monarchy and the nobility. In fact, they were even taken to aristocratic parties!

Toy Poodle

The Toy Poodle, one of the most popular and appreciated dogs for its good personality and adorable appearance. Currently, there are 4 varieties of Poodle: the large or standard, the medium, the dwarf or mini Poodle and the toy or Toy Poodle. In the case of the toy Poodle, it is a breed with less than 28 centimeters at the withers and, as an adult, weighs between 2 and 2.5 kg.

Toy Poodle is a very nice dog. obedient, active and intelligent, which makes him an easy dog to train and educate. Without going any further, according to Stanley Coren, the Poodle is the second smartest dog in the world.

papillon

The Papillon, also called the Dwarf Spaniel or moth dog because of the appearance of its ears, is another of the most popular mini toy dogs. The Papillon measures about 23 centimeters at the withers, and can weigh between 1 and 5 kg, depending on the puppy and the size of its parents, so it is sometimes considered a breed of dwarf puppy.

Like the Prague Ratter in the 16th century, the Papillon gained great popularity after several artists portrayed it in their paintings. Such was its success that Papillon came to be considered a royal dog. In fact, it is said that even Marie Antoinette had a Papillon.

Miniature English Bull Terrier

As mentioned above, some dogs are difficult to classify. This is the case of the Miniature English Bull Terrier, which, as its name implies, is the toy variety of the English Bull Terrier. However, it is important to consider that this is a very muscular dog, which is why, although it usually measures between 30 and 35 centimeters, it can even weigh between 9 and 16 kg.

Like the Yorkshire, the mini size Bull Terrier emerged in the 19th century for the purpose of hunt and kill rats, a rare sport in which bets were placed. Luckily, in Victorian times this activity came to an end.

Lulu of Pomerania

Another of the most popular toy dog breeds today, especially in European countries, is the Pomeranian Lulu, a small dog with lion appearance. with a weight between 1.8 and 2.5 kg, the Pomeranian Lulu is characterized by having a long and silky coat, and for being a hypoallergenic dog.

In the past, the Pomeranian Lulu weighed about 23 kg and was used as a cattle dog and later as a sled dog. It later became popular in ancient Greece and Rome, especially among the high aristocracy ladies. It was at this time that they decided to do selective breeding to obtain a smaller dog with a noble character. That's how the Lulu of Pomeranian we know today came about.

Maltese Bichon

The Maltese Bichon is another of the smallest dogs in the world, weighing about 3 kg. With a cheerful and fun personality, the Bichon Maltese is a dog very loving with their owners. In fact, it's a dog that needs constant companionship.

Although the exact origins of the Maltese Bichon are unknown, what we do know is that in Egypt it was an extremely revered breed. in the tomb of Ramses II, for example, stone figurines in the shape of the current Maltese were found.

Bichon bolognese

Similar in appearance to the Toy Poodle and the Maltese Bichon, the Bolognese Bichon is another of the most popular mini toy puppies. With less than 4 kg in weight and only 30 centimeters tall, the Bichon Bolognese is characterized by having an immaculate white coat, an arched tail and long hair forming locks.

As a curiosity, in antiquity the Bichon Bolognese was a very appreciated breed among the nobility and the monarchy. In fact, between the 15th and 16th centuries, Philip II considered it "the most majestic gift that could be given to an emperor". It is currently used as an exhibition dog.

little italian lebrel

Also known as Galguinho Italiano, the Pequeno Lebrel Italiano is a breed of slender and proportionate small-sized puppies, being considered one of the 5 smallest puppies in the world. The way you look reminds of the Spanish Galgos, however, the PPequeno Lebrel Italiano is considerably smaller than the Galgo, measuring between 32 and 38 centimeters at the withers and sometimes weighing less than 4 kg. Meanwhile, the largest specimens can reach 5 kg.

Did you know that the Little Italian Lebrel is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world? Fossils and paintings of the 3,000 BC Italian Little Lebrel have been found. In addition, evidence has been found that they accompanied the Egyptian pharaohs over 6,000 years ago. Like other mini toy dog breeds, the Italian Galguinho was also highly appreciated by nobles and kings for several centuries, especially in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.