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Toy Dogs

Breeds

A few Toys were bred with a particular purpose in mind, such as the Brussels Griffon and Toy Manchester, which were initially designed to decimate the rodent population of stables and other afflicted abodes. Most of the others were primarily pampered lap dogs, meant mainly to look as appealing as possible and to sop up all the excess adoration available.

Activity level

Perky, playful and cuddlesome, most of the Toy breeds are lively, upbeat characters. A few, such as the Pekingese, can be more sedate.

Size

This is the most uniform group when it comes to size. Think “small,” from the tiniest Chihuahua barely tipping the scales at less than three kilograms (six pounds) to the solidly built Pug that should not exceed eight kilograms (18 pounds).

Trainability

Primarily house pets, Toys tend to live very closely with their owners and most are eager to please them. The majority of Toy breeds readily take to training, if you don’t mind bending over a lot.

Characteristics

Charming characters concocted to capture hearts, Toys can worm their way into your affections as well as your bed.

Affenpinscher

For dog fanciers who prefer the terrier breeds, the Affenpinscher seems made-to-order. A little breed of German origin whose likeness appears in works of art dating back to the 15th century, his name means "monkey terrier".

Biewer Terrier

The Biewer Terrier’s (pronounced “beaver” like the animal) heritage is a much-discussed topic. 

Brussels Griffon

Starting out as a rat catcher in stables, this gamin-faced charmer’s endearing ways soon won him a place beside the coachman, where he assumed the role of guardian as they drove about town together.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

A small sporting spaniel once a great favourite of Charles II, and whose likeness appears in paintings dating to his time, the breed fell from grace after William of Orange came to the throne – snub-nosed, oriental-looking breeds were more in favour.

Chihuahua (Long Coat)

Up to the time of its development as a pure breed in the United States, the origin of the long-coated version of this tiny breed is identical to that of the short-coated variety.

Chihuahua (Short Coat)

There are several theories concerning the country of origin of the world’s smallest dog.

Chinese Crested

Small, hairless and coated dogs of this type have been known to exist in Central and South America and the West Indies for centuries, though many historians believe them to be of African origin.

Coton de Tulear

Developed in Madagascar, there are at least two accounts of how the Coton arrived there.

English Toy Spaniel

The English Toy Spaniel is believed to have originated in Japan, and to have been brought to Britain via Spain prior to the 16th century.

Havanese

A Cuban member of the Bichon family, which originated in the Mediterranean and includes more popular breeds such as the Maltese and the Bichon Frise, it seems likely that the Havanese’s ancestors might have travelled to Cuba at the time that the Spanish were exploring the Caribbean.

Italian Greyhound

Smallest of the Greyhound breeds, the Italian Greyhound originated in Egypt over 2,000 years ago and is thought to have resulted from matings of small Greyhounds.

Japanese Chin

A favourite of the Japanese Imperial court, it is thought that this breed shares ancestry with the Pug and the Pekingese.

Maltese

Art objects dating back 3,000 years depict the beautiful little Maltese, whose breed name may derive from the Island of Malta or the Sicilian town of Melita.

Miniature Pinscher

Contrary to popular belief, this is not the miniaturized version of the Doberman Pinscher but a much older native German breed that has been known in that country for at least 300 years.

Papillon

Generally regarded as being of Franco-Belgian development, this one-time favourite of the courts of Spain and France is thought to have originated in Italy.

Pekingese

For centuries, ownership of the Pekingese was restricted to members of the Chinese Imperial Court and were not seen outside their country of origin until after 1860.

Pomeranian

Smallest member of the Spitz family of dogs, the Pomeranian has little prick ears, a pointed muzzle and a plumed tail carried over the back.

Pug

Known in Britain since the time of William of Orange (1689-1704), the Pug was first thought to have originated in Holland.

Russkiy Toy

The Russkiy Toy was originally bred from the English Toy Terrier. By the beginning of the 20th century, the Russkiy Toy was one of the most popular dogs in the country.

Silky Terrier

For the most part, the Silky is a cross between the Australian and the Yorkshire Terriers.

Toy American Eskimo Dog

The smallest member of the Eskie family, the Toy American Eskimo measures from 9 to 12 inches (23-30 cm), while maintaining all the qualities of the larger breed sizes.

Toy Fox Terrier

The Toy Fox Terrier is truly a toy and a terrier. Athletic, graceful, and agile he is a fun-loving, house-trainable, small dog who easily adapts to the activity level of his owner.

Toy Manchester Terrier

Like the Manchester Terrier, the Toy version was developed from a breed known in Britain for at least 400 years: the old English Black and Tan Terrier.

Toy Poodle

Tiniest member of the Poodle trio, the Toy Poodle measures 10 inches (25 cm) or under at the shoulder.

Toy Xoloitzcuintli

One of several hairless breeds found throughout the world, the Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-eats-queent-lee) is believed to be the first dog of the Americas, dating back over 3,000 years.

Yorkshire Terrier

Developed in the north of England about the mid-19th century, chiefly for the job of controlling the rat population in the coal pits and cotton mills, the Yorkshire Terrier was also a featured combatant in rat-killing contests.