Two Interesting Toy Dog Breeds and Some Facts about their History

Toy dog breeds are one of the most popular types of pets at the moment. But do you know all possible toy dog breeds on the market? Check out this article for some fact.
I have come across a number of people who want to own a dog due their longing to do so, but are hesitant to do so because their homes or living spaces are too small to fit dogs into them. This is a common misbelieve, and it is definitely not a thumb rule that you need to have a big living area in order to house a dog. Small dogs, which are affectionately known and toy dog breeds, can be housed in small homes.

The main point of disagreement on this issue arises when people have no special place for their dogs to sleep in because of the small size of their living areas. Since toy dog breeds are very small, their dog beds can be installed practically anywhere in the house, from the toilet and the kitchen to a small space around your own bed.

Small dogs are very choosy, to say the least. They have their own preferences and once you have realized the fact that you would have to pamper them no matter what may come, you are ready to go in for a toy dog of your choice. Maltese and Pug are two of the most loved toy dog species around. Because toy dogs are cute, are less aggressive than larger dogs and don’t actually grow more than 10-20 pounds at most, they can be taken along with you at functions, gatherings and travel too, which unfortunately, is not the case with some of the larger dog breeds, which are either too aggressive, or do not fit into your cars at all.

The Welsh corgi is another one of those delectable small dog breeds. This breed is said to be one of the favorite breeds with Queen Elizabeth II. This is definitely one hell of breed for you too, if you want a cute, small and affectionate pup. Pembrokesire and cardigan are two sect or sub-breeds that the corgi is further divided into, with the Cardigan being the more popular version. Both the versions make wonderful pets and are particularly well suited for those people who want a faithful, affectionate and cute companion.

The Lowchen is one of the most expensive small dog breeds. It is a rare breed as well and has a price tag of more than a thousand Dollars. The Lowchen is also known as the ‘Lion Dog’, because of the high density of hair all around its body, especially around the face and the forehead, giving it a lion-like appearance. The dog is a lazy variety and is not an exercise freak, like some of the other dogs. It is a dog that needs to be pampered and can have separation anxiety, which might lead to aggressive mood swings and permanent malfunctioning of the dog’s senses as well. It is therefore strongly recommended that you should invest in the Lowchen only if you work from home or you can take your dog along with you to work because the dog just cannot tolerate long hours of separation from one or more of its masters.
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By Caroline Miller
Published: 1/29/2009
 
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