DOG BREEDS: TOY GROUP
cavalier king charles spaniel
-bred to be companions, royalty favor these dogs(especially king charles of england) -sweet and affectionate personalities who love to be around people -long, feathered coat and medium size -19th most popular breed -AKC RECOGNIZED COLORS: black and tan, black and white, blenheim, ruby -AKC RECOGNIZED MARKINGS: tan
miniature pinscher
-originated from germany -used as a ratter in barns(despite their excellent ratting abilities, they are not classified as terriers) -docked tail, erect ears, short coat -AKC RECOGNIZED COLORS: black &rust, black &tan, chocolate &rust, chocolate &tan, red, stag red -AKC RECOGNIZED MARKINGS: none
papillon
-originated from spain -papillon: butterfly in french -long, fine, silky coat -AKC RECOGNIZED COLORS: white and black, white and lemon, white and red, white and sable, white black and tan -AKC RECOGNIZED MARKINGS: none
pekingese
-originated in china -large head, flat face, long coat -strong personality that likes to be in charge -AKC RECOGNIZED COLORS: 10 colors -AKC RECOGNIZED MARKINGS: black mask, parti-color, white
pug
-originated in china -largest of the toy breeds, curled tail -very flat face(leads to snoring and snouting) -AKC RECOGNIZED COLORS: black, fawn -AKC RECOGNIZED MARKINGS: none
poodle(miniature)
-originated in germany -created by breeders who selected for smaller size -show cuts originate from when the dogs were water dogs, it was used to keep joints warm in cold weather -AKC RECOGNIZED COLORS: 10 colors -AKC RECOGNIZED MARKINGS: none
chihuahua
-originated in mexico -terrier-like attitude(agressive and active) -small size, can have a short or long coat -AKC RECOGNIZED COLORS: 9 colors -AKC RECOGNIZED MARKINGS: 6 marking
pomeranian
-originated in pomerania(region or northern europe) -favored by queen victoria(great britain) -small size, double-coated, short back -AKC RECOGNIZED COLORS: 18 colors -AKC RECOGNIZED MARKINGS: 9 markings
toy dogs
-small size and sweet personalities with the purpose of pleasing their owner with their company -very protective of their owner/s -breeds under this group: cavalier king charles spaniel, chihuahua, miniature pinscher, papillon, pekingese, pomeranian, poodle, pug, shih tzu, yorkshire terrier
shih tzu
-thought to originate from tibet -bred to do nothing(companions) and look cute doing it -long, silky double coat, tail carried over back -AKC RECOGNIZED COLORS: 14 colors -AKC RECOGNIZED MARKINGS: black, black mask, tan
yorkshire terrier
-used as ratters in england wool-mills -fierce attitude in a small farme, glossy, fine, silky coat that is long -7th most popular breed in the usa -AKC RECOGNIZED COLORS: black and gold, black and tan, blue and gold, blue and tan -AKC RECOGNIZED MARKINGS: none
