Description: Comes
in a variety of colors, the darker
colors fading with maturity. Long
straight course hair that requires daily
attention. Is a large dog on a
small frame. Known for their sharp
hearing.
Temperament:
Hardy, lively courageous and always on
alert, confident. Can be
strong-willed, but good with children
and affectionate with family.
Mistrusts strangers. Loves the
cold weather and will cheerfully walk
for miles.
Size
1
2 3 4 (small to
LARGE)
Feeding
1 2 3 4
(little to LOTS)
Coat care 1
2 3
4
(low to HIGH maintenance)
MALTESE
See video by AKC
History: Toy
Group. Bred as a rat dog for
the Mediterranean wharfs, probably taken
to the island of Malta by Phoenician
traders more than 2000 years ago.
A favorite of of England's court under
Queen Elizabeth I.
Description: Surprisingly
hardy and spirited. Non-shed long
white coat, with black eyes, nose and
eye rims. Lemon markings
acceptable. Coat requires daily
attention.
Temperament:
A lively, intelligent character with a
sweet tempered, outgoing nature.
Merry, playful and animated,
affectionate and calm.
Size: The
standard is 5-9 lbs. Height is no
more than 10 inches
at the shoulder.
Size
1
2 3 4 (small to
LARGE)
Feeding
1 2 3 4
(little to LOTS)
Coat care 1
2 3
4
(low to HIGH maintenance)
MINIATURE
PINSCHER (a.k.a. Min Pin)
See video by AKC
History: Toy
Group. Originating in Germany,
gaining popularity in England after
WWII. Pinscher is the German word
for "terrier". Though now kept as
a companion dog, this breed is still has
great ability as a ratter. Is NOT
thought to be closely related to the
Dobermann.
Description: Colors
are black, blue or chocolate with tan
and various solid shades of red.
Has a hard short coat which is naturally
well groomed. Sturdy, compact and
with a definite way of going, gaited
like a Hackney pony. The smallest
of the pinscher breeds. Tail and
ears may be cropped/docked, but not
necessary.
Temperament:
Alert, courageous and fearless--will
challenge a much larger dog. Quick
reactions make a useful household watch
dog.
Size: The standard
is 7-12 lbs. Height is 10-12 inches
at the shoulder.
Size
1
2 3 4 (small to
LARGE)
Feeding
1 2 3 4
(little to LOTS)
Coat care
1
2 3
4
(low to HIGH maintenance)
PEKINGESE
See video by AKC
History: Toy
Group. The
ancestry can be traced back to China's
Tang Dynasty.
Description: Somewhat
leonine in appearance. The head is
large, proportionately wider than it is
deep. Surprisingly heavy bone structure
(for its size) and a well built body are
essentials for the breed. Longer than
it is tall (ratio 3:5). Movement is
slow with a characteristic dignified,
rolling gait and a long coat.
Profuse mane with feathering on the
ears, legs, tail and toes. All colors
and markings are acceptable, but black
pigmentation is essential on nose, lips
and eye rims.
Temperament:
Expression is alert, the personality
is fearless and loyal. Can be aloof, but
shows no timidity or aggression. Is
well able to stand its ground when
necessary. The Pekingese is not easy to train, but
is ideal for those who like an
independent, intelligent breed.
Size: The standard
is 14 lbs or less. Height is 6-9 inches
at the shoulder.
Size
1
2 3 4 (small to
LARGE)
Feeding
1 2 3 4
(little to LOTS)
Coat care 1
2 3
4
(low to HIGH maintenance)
PEEK-A-POO
History:
This is is a
hybrid cross
between a registered Pekingese and
a registered
Poodle.
Description: Please
see above and below. Come in
all colors. If they look more
Poodle, they will more than
likely be non-shedding.
Temperament: Pick your
favorite characteristics of the
breed above and the breed below.
Size
1
2 3 4 (small to
LARGE)
Feeding 1
2 3 4 (little to LOTS)
Coat
care 1
2
3
4 (low to HIGH
maintenance)
POODLE (Toy)
See video by AKC
History:
Utility Group. Despite
being widely
accepted as a French
breed, the
development of the
Poodle began in
Germany. The larger
Poodles were used to
pull carts and so
became larger and
stronger. While in
France they were
used as companion
dogs and the breed
became
smaller. Smaller
Poodles were
renowned as circus
dogs--being able to
learn tricks with
ease.
Varieties: Standard
(over 15 inches at
the shoulder,
nearing 40+ lbs.),
Miniature (11-15
inches, weighing
about 26-30 lbs)
and Toy (see size
described below).
All sizes are well
balanced, smoothly
muscled, elegant
looking with a proud
carriage. Long
chiseled
foreface with long
and fine heads.
Color variations are
White, Cream, Brown,
Apricot, Black, Blue
and
Silver--preferably
all one color. The
curly dense coat is
non shedding. Their
coat requires effort
to be a show dog,
but they do not have
to be clipped for a
pet. You can put as
much time in their
coat care as
required to keep
them free of mattes
if you desire.
Temperament: They
are gay spirited and
good tempered.
Elegant and
dignified.
Size:
Height is under
11 inches at the
shoulder. Weight
is 14-16.5 lbs.
PLEASE NOTE: This
is the standard for
the Toy
classification. Our
puppies are smaller
than the Toy, if
there were a
classification they
might be called Tiny
Toy.
Size
1
2 3 4
(small to LARGE)
Feeding
1
2 3 4 (little
to LOTS)
Coat care 1
2 3
4
(low to HIGH
maintenance)
PUG
See video by AKC
History:
Toy Group.
Today's pug
ancestors came
from the Far
East where they
were
miniaturized
from mastiffs
some 2,400 years
ago. In the
16th century,
they found their
way to Holland
and later
arrived in
Britain. They
became prized
companions and
this dignified
breed has been
popular with
both royalty and
aristocracy.
Description:
Comes with well
knit proportions
and hardness of
muscle. Tail is
high set and
tightly curled
over the
hip. Square,
and boxy body.
Large
head, globular
eyes, expressive
face make for a
thoroughly
entertaining
pet.
Temperament: This
is an
even-tempered
breed,
exhibiting
stability,
playfulness,
great charm,
dignity, and an
outgoing, loving
disposition.
Strong willed
and not easy to
train, however,
it is worth the
effort as a pug
makes a
rewarding
companion and a
good family
dog.
Size:
Height 10-11
inches at the
shoulder, and
around 14-20
lbs. Can gain
weight if too
sedentary.
Size
1
2 3 4
(small to
LARGE)
Feeding
1
2 3 4
(little to
LOTS)
Coat care
1
2
3
4
(low to HIGH
maintenance)
SHIH TZU
See
video by AKC
History:
Utility
Group.
Roots
lie in
both
Tibet
and China,
the Lhasa
Apso and
Pekingese
both being involved
in the
breed's
make-up.
When the
Shih Tzu
arrived
in
Britain
in 1930,
there was
much heated
debate
and
confusion
between
the
Lhasa
Apso and
the Shih
Tzu.
Description:
Sweet
warm
wide-eyed
expression.
Sturdy, having
a
chrysanthemum-like
face,
because
hair
grows
upward
on the
nose.
Coat is
long and
dense
with
good
undercoat
and
requires
care to
keep it
tangle
free.
The nose
is
shorter
in Shih
Tzus
than in
the
Lhasa
Apso,
and
although
technically
slightly
taller
than the
Lhasa,
the legs
on the
Shih Tzu
are, in
fact,
shorter.
Should
not be
leggy or
squatty.
Distinctly
arrogant
carriage
with the
tail
curled
up over
the
back.
Has an undershot
bite,
but
teeth
and
tongue
should
not show
when
mouth is
closed.
All
colors
are
allowed
and a
white
blaze on
the
forehead
and
white
tip to
the tail
are
highly
desirable
in
parti-colors
(which
means
two-colored).
Temperament:
Intelligent,
active,
alert
breed.
Both
friendly
and
independent,
outgoing
and
trusting.
The sole
purpose
of this
breed is
that of
a
companion
and
house
pet.
Size:
Height 9
to 10.5
inches
at the
shoulder.
Weight
is 10-18
lbs.
Size
1
2 3
4
(small
to
LARGE)
Feeding 1
2 3 4
(little
to LOTS)
Coat
care
1
2
3
4
(low to
HIGH
maintenance)
SILKY
TERRIER
See
video by
AKC
History: Toy
Group.
The
full
name of
this
breed
is
Australian
Silky
Terrier,
at
one
time
known as
Sydney
Silk.
Originated
in Australia
with
a
background
combining
the
Australian
Terrier
and
Yorkshire
Terrier.
Was
bred
to
hunt
and
kill
domestic
rodents.
Description: Small,
dark
round
eyes,
imparting
a
keen
intelligent
impression.
Erect
v-shaped
ears
are
set
high
on
the
skull.
Long
straight
glossy coat
is
not
difficult
to
maintain
with
a
few
minutes
daily brushing.
Tail
is
docked,
and
carried
at
12:00
o'clock
high.
Coloration:
black
and
tan,
blue
and
tan,
silver-blue
and
tan,
or
slate-blue
and
tan.
Also
comes
in a
golden
brown
or
chocolate
brown.
These
are
rare
colors.
Temperament:
Very
terrier
like--keen
and
alert.
Friendly,
quick
and
responsive.
Very good
companion.
Size: The
standard
is 8-10
lbs.
Height
around
9
inches
at
the
shoulder.
Size 1 2 3 4 (small to LARGE)
Feeding 1 2 3 4 (little to LOTS)
Coat care 1 2 3 4 (low to HIGH maintenance)
West Highland White Terrier (a.k.a. Westie)
See video by AKC
History: Terrier Group. Is believed to have come from Argyll in Scotland, developed in the 1880's. Is related to the Cairn Terrier. Originally a hunting dog and will still chase cats, rabbits or other small creatures.
Description: Course, white, double coat that requires attention. Compact and sturdy, won't go out of his way to pick a fight, but won't buckle under when challenged.
Temperament: Alert, active and friendly. Has a merry expression and loves company and attention but his small size will not prevent him from protecting home and hearth. Devoted family member, loves children. Can be stubborn and independent. Good house pet provided he gets long walks.
Size: 13-19 lbs. Standing 11 inches at the shoulder.
Size 1 2 3 4 (small to LARGE)
Feeding 1 2 3 4 (little to LOTS)
Coat care 1 2 3 4 (low to HIGH maintenance)
YORKSHIRE TERRIER
See video by AKC
History: Toy Group. Probably the result of a breeding cross between the Maltese and the local English terriers.
Description: The magnificent sight of a Yorkshire Terrier in full show coat is outstanding. A tremendous amount of effort must be made to get a coat ready for exhibition, however, Yorkshire Terriers are very much wash and wear if you are not going to put them in the show ring. A pet Yorkie rarely looks like a top show dog.
Dark sparkling eyes give a sharp, intelligent expression. Short body. Tail docked to medium length. Color as an adult should be steel-blue and tan.
Temperament: A hardy character, full of fun and very much a terrier at heart. Spirited, yet with an even disposition, this is an alert breed, confident, vigorous and self-important.
Size: No more than 7 lbs. Height is usually around 9 inches.
Size 1 2 3 4 (small to LARGE)
Feeding 1 2 3 4 (little to LOTS)
Coat care 1 2 3 4 (low to HIGH maintenance)
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