Selected breeds of toy dogs
- Selected breeds of toy dogs
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Selected breeds of toy dogs
name origin height in inches* dogs (bitches) weight in pounds* dogs
(bitches) characteristics comments
(
same) moderately long coat with feathering on ears, chest, tail, and legs; large, round eyes most popular toy dog in England
(
same) large, erect ears; coats are either short and smooth or long and soft with fringing smallest recognized dog breed
(
same) two coat types:
hairless (except for tufts on head,
feet, and
tail) and powderpuff (
long, silky coat) possesses a harefoot that can grasp and hold objects
(
same) long, silky, white coat; sturdy build noted for its fearlessness
(
same) fine-boned and dainty; long, silky coat named for ears that resemble butterfly wings
(
same) long, coarse coat with heavy feathering; black-masked face with short muzzle considered sacred in ancient China
(
same) cobby body; abundant double coat; small, erect ears descended from sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland
(
same) square, cobby body; massive head; tightly curled tail; wrinkled face and neck miniature mastiff
(
same) sturdy build; long, flowing coat; proud carriage considered a non-sporting dog in Canada
(
same) long, silky coat, parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail, hanging straight down each side of the body also called Yorkie; noted for its independent nature
*1 inch = 2.54 centimetres; 1 pound = 0.454 kilogram
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