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Small Dog Breeds
The Right Dog for the Right Home.

Small dog Breeds. Big Hearts. Huge Personalities.

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For those looking to give and receive unconditional love for your family. The importance of choosing a dog just right for you and your family is as important to you as it is for the tiny creature dependent on you. How do you ensure that you are giving the right care for your bundle of love.

We give useful information on popular small dogs  as well as small rare dog breeds specifically their character, suitability for your home and exercise requirements. Many types of dogs in the small and miniature toy dog breeds are feisty, tough little fellows. We offer you a quick quiz check list that you need to consider when choosing a dog breed most suitable for your home and lifestyle as it is a very important decision considering that it is a 12 to 14 year commitment, the average life span for many types of dogs.

We cover all the important health aspects special to the toy dog breeds, training tips to help you enjoy small dogs to their fullest. Every breed has something to offer in your life and home, they will give you amazing companionship which really adds value to your life. If you have never owned a dog, you will benefit from all our information which covers every aspect of their precious lives by giving them the care and love they so richly deserve. 

There are many types of dogs to choose from and we will guide you to make the right choice for you. Toy dog breeds have very specific living requirements, grooming needs, training and special diets may need to be considered. Choosing a dog is easy if you have a very flexible lifestyle, however, if you have limited space or suffer from dog allergies, then you would want to examine your options more carefully, perhaps look at one of our recommended Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds

Small dog breeds have their own unique characteristics and there is one perfect for you be it your living environment, time that you have to play with your miniature dog, or the effort you want to put into training or grooming your new best friend. Some types of dogs need daily grooming and other are more challenging to train.

You need to be the pack leader to be in a successful partnership with your dog, large or small, they can dominate if you don't have the correct pack structure. We cover the most common behaviour problems.  Check out our information dog behaviour modification suggestions and other factors which are important to consider when choosing small dogs or other larger breeds.

The unconditional love from all types of dogs is your guaranteed reward with regular dog grooming , exercise and a healthy diet. It is important that you be informed as to how and when to clip their nails, trim their coats, or whether or not to neuter,  naturally a big decision.  

Toy dog breeds need an appropriate dog name, we have an imaginative list of popular dog names to help you name your precious bundle of love. More importantly the often asked health problems specific for all types of dogs and quick checkpoints on the various small dog breeds of your choice. Our veterinary articles will help you with planning the overall good health of man's best friend.

Some issues cannot be ignored, as they become part of your family, it is the least you can do for all the love and devotion they have given you. You need to provide for them if you should pass before they do. Who would love them as much as you do must be considered but also the financial assistance should you not be around to care for them.  

It has been scientifically proven that the love and companionship of a dog, extends the quality and length of life in humans. Whether you end up choosing a dog big or small, pedigreed or crossbreed, whatever feels right for you deserves your love and care.

Do also visit our Pet Loss  information should you be facing or have experienced the terrible experience of loosing your beloved pet, or Inspirational Dog Quotes if you are looking for the right words to describe your love and joy of your best friend.

 

The right dog in the right home.. a love experience like no other.

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Dogs and Dog Breeds site map one - an easy way to access all our information.
Dogs and Dog Breeds site map one - View all our information on these tiny tots, their health, training and pictures, personality and what lifestyles are suited for each breed.

Choosing a dog. A guideline. The right dog in the right house.
Choosing a dog. A life changing decision. 10 tips to help you make the right choice for your family

Small dogs. Tiny tots under 12lbs. A list of fast facts of small and toy dogs
Small dogs. From a fragile Chihuahua to a tough terrier. We offer a quick look at the most popular small dogs for your lifestyle.

Rare dog breeds. For something more exotic. Many for hypoallergenic people.
Rare dog breeds - A quick glance at the less common small dog breeds for those wanting something different.

Toy Dog Breeds. Ideal for apartment living not all are lap dogs though.
Toy dog breeds. A complete list of toy dogs under 16 pounds and their character defined.

Quiet dog breeds - A selection of dog breeds which are known not to bark a lot.
Quiet dog breeds -  Dog breeds that don't bark. Silence is golden. In many cities barking for more than 6 minutes an hour is considered a nuisance.

Brachycephalic dog breeds - Adorable dogs with some special needs explained.
Brachycephalic dog breeds - Several small dog breeds fall into this category. A list of the flat faced dogs and what you can expect from these cuter than cute dog breeds.

Teacup dog breeds.
Teacup dog breeds. The tiniest of the small dog breeds. Be aware though, an extra tiny puppy from a litter is not a guarantee

Hypoallergenic dog breeds. Your allergies can be controlled see our suggestions.
Hypoallergenic dog breeds - A guide to controlling your home for dog lovers with allergies.

Popular dog names. Have fun choosing from our extensive list of free dog names
Popular dog names - We have compiled a list of over a 1 000 free puppy names, not just for the fluffy puppy but to last a lifetime.

Dog Grooming. Bathing, clipping and more. Your dog deserves your care and love.
Dog Grooming - Some breeds are harder work than other, what is involved in proper grooming and care for your best friend.

Dog food - Feeding tops the list as a most important part of caring for your dog
Dog food - The cornerstone of good health for any dog. Provide the best dog food you can afford, your dog will benefit from it and you reap the rewards with lower vet bills and a healthier dog.

Dogs and Chocolate - can be a fatal combination. For a dog chocolate is poison.
Dogs and Chocolate - A simple gesture of what you think is love, could kill. Many loving dog owners have made this fatal error. Be warned.

Dog behavior modification to help - Separation anxiety, dog poop eating etc
Dog behavior modification - Identifying the strange dog behavior and how to correct many common anxiety disorders in dogs.

Basic Dog Training - Quick steps to teach your dog to sit, stay and heel.
Basic Dog Training -  Learn the basic commands that every dog should know. Sit, stay, come and heel are essentials for a well behaved and happy dog and owner.

New Puppy - Home proof tips and an essential shopping list for your new dog love
New Puppy - Tips to help you make your home puppy proof. Don't forget our shopping list for the new puppy.

Pet Loss. Loving pet owners need to plan for this one day.
Pet Loss. The pain of loosing a beloved pet, a member of your family, can be planned and the pain lessened.

Inspirational dog quotes. Dog and puppy sayings... say what we feel.
Inspirational dog quotes. Our dogs make us feel good. Famous dog lovers have managed to encapsulate our feelings in these inspirational sayings.

Veterinary Articles - A Veterinarian Comments on various Dog Health Issues.
Veterinary Articles - Written by a renowned Veterinarian. Cause, Clinical signs, Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment for a variety of dog illnesses.

Common dog health problems - helpful articles for dealing with widespread condit
Common dog health problems: Understanding and explaining the most prevalent health conditions in dogs.

Herbal remedies for dogs - Inexpensive and effective herbal supplements for comm
Herbal remedies for dogs - Guidelines for natural supplements herbs which may be given along with conventional vet medication to speed up recovery as well as for many doggie problems such as bad breat

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Links Page One - Links which help you to find information about small dog breeds
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Old dog quotes. Beautiful words celebrate our unique relationship with our dogs.
Old Dog Quotes - Classical poetry encapsulates the strong bond we have with our beloved four legged friends.


Small Dog Breeds



 Site  Map

An easy way to navigate through the information contained in this site is go to the Site Map for small dogs and dog breeds.


Loving Care

Our little pets rely on us for their every need.
They cannot feed themselves as we have bred them to be our companions which they do admirably.  We need to care for them as we would a defenceless baby.
Dog Grooming as well as when they are older
Caring for an older dog
are part and parcel of responsible pet ownership.       







 Breed Feature

They are all so beautiful making it  difficult to decide which one to feature!  The choice for this month is the Lhaso Apso Dog Character and Lhaso Apso Fast Facts.

 


 Lhapso Apso
For other gorgeous small dog breeds try our list of
Small Dogs if you are
hypoallergenic try our list of fluffy haired dogs for people with allergies.


Training/Behavior


Our features: Pack Behavior as well as Clicker Training For dogs are must reads for those looking at training methods for their new puppy.


Inspiration

When words fail you or you are just looking for some comfort or inspiration why don't you read some of our Pet Sayings
or for a light hearted look at our best friends look at our Funny dog sayings    


Health Articles

Our Veterinary Articles cover many Congenital Dog Health Conditions (see our chart). Kindly provided By Dr Sunelle Strydom. 

See our other common health issues.Such as an itchy dog  problem or dogs arthritis - a condition which affects most  dogs at some stage of their precious lives.