toy dogs - which breed and tips on how to care for them?
ayinis_flower17 asked:
well I always read that one should choose a dog based on personality and not by looks. I really want a toy dog because I feel it would be easier to taker care of him or her. I still live at home with my parents (im 16) and preferably I want a small house dog just because I want him or her to be inside and because of everyone schedule at home. anyway, we went to a pet store and I fell in love with poodle/pomeranian mix. she was sweet and outgoing and that’s what i want in a dog. unfortunately we went in to look and not buy so I couldn’t take her home with me.
but when it is time to buy i want to be fully prepared in what i am getting myself into. i want to know some of you guys experiences. my questions are what are some toy dog breeds out there and what are there personalities are like? do you have any tips on taking of them ( health problems, grooming, exercising, types of food they prefer, etc. ). sorry for writing so much. 
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well I always read that one should choose a dog based on personality and not by looks. I really want a toy dog because I feel it would be easier to taker care of him or her. I still live at home with my parents (im 16) and preferably I want a small house dog just because I want him or her to be inside and because of everyone schedule at home. anyway, we went to a pet store and I fell in love with poodle/pomeranian mix. she was sweet and outgoing and that’s what i want in a dog. unfortunately we went in to look and not buy so I couldn’t take her home with me.
but when it is time to buy i want to be fully prepared in what i am getting myself into. i want to know some of you guys experiences. my questions are what are some toy dog breeds out there and what are there personalities are like? do you have any tips on taking of them ( health problems, grooming, exercising, types of food they prefer, etc. ). sorry for writing so much. Caffeinated Content
Tags: Health Problems, House Dog, Pomeranian, Toy Dog Breeds, Types Of Food
June 5th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
iono sorry. good luck finding an informative answer.
-sophie
June 8th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Atlas Terriers are my favorite small breed dog. A lot of people question if they are actually a breed, but they are recognized by the ATA, APRI, FCI, and ACR. I think this breed would be a good match for you.
June 9th, 2009 at 6:06 am
First of all, do not get dogs from pet stores EVER, they are bred very irresponsibly. I think somewhere around 90% of pet stores get their puppies from puppy mills. The parents are kept in wire cages, where they sleep, eat, and live in their own waste. Most never stand up fully, or wobble on the grates of their unpadded cages, and they almost never see the light of day. Their offspring face numerous health issues as a result of over breeding. Secondly, do not buy a toy breed, they are the result of consistent breeding of a litter’s runts, so they have even more health problems. Thirdly, stay away from designer mutts, if you want a mixed breed go to a shelter, they are abundant there, or go to a respectable breeder.
June 10th, 2009 at 1:23 am
first and most important tip is never ever buy from a pet store!! I can promise you every single one of those are from puppy mills. If it is a mix and they are selling it as a ‘designer dog’ i would run and run fast.
if you want a small breed look into small breed rescues. Look on petfinder.com and put in small breeds and see what comes up near you.
If you get a small breed do not carry it all the time. make sure it walks and is a dog. do not turn it into a yappy little monster. If it behaves then correct it. I have a chihuahua, boxer, golden, and malinois and my chi doesnt get away with anything my other three large dogs dont.
he is a dog and is required to act like a dog
edited to add to the comment that toy breeds are ovelry bred runts. this is NOT true. “teacup” crap dogs are not toy breeds.
Poms are a toy breed, chihuahua’s are, toy poodles ect..;.
its the ‘teacup’ crap that is bred from runts
June 10th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
There’s nothing wrong with wanting a toy sized dog, but it’s imperative to do this the right way! And that means never, ever get the puppy from a pet store. They buy direct from puppy mills, the animals are unhealthy (even if the issues don’t show up for several months) and you’ll end up with a broken heart if your parents can’t pay the vet bills.
The way to do this is plug your zip code into petfinder and do search under “dog” and then size small or toy. And age would be young or puppy. Look at the types of things that pop up - there’s a variety of mixes and some are adorable! But you’ll want to get one from a rescue group that has checked it’s health and given shots, etc. Puppies are available, but probably not really young ones. However, with toy breeds, you’re much better getting off getting puppies that are a couple months older and have gotten past that risky baby puppy stage. Toy breeds are too popular right now and there are too many people breeding them under bad conditions just to make a quick buck. And young puppies are at risk from all sorts of things that an older puppy would have no problem with.
June 13th, 2009 at 11:06 am
I have a caviler King charles Spaniel and I love him to bits I have had him for seven years and he is great with children although he is grumpy and would probably bite the other members of my family if he was provoked…but anyway Most King charles are Incredibly patient, Loyal and Friendly great with kids and as far as toy dogs go don’t require much special care…as long as you don’t plan to show him/her. They do however require a LOT of attention an don’t like being left alone for very long although I left mine alone during the day…They are great dogs but if you are the type of person who won’t put the dog down for the first few months and then make mom mind it for you then they are not the dog’s for you…
June 16th, 2009 at 7:53 am
I love dogs don’t get me wrong but I was not a big dog person and I love my pomeranian. He has the best and friendliest personality. They do better if there will be kids around as well. My pom loves kids and any other animal brought home. He’s still like a puppy and is very playful. He’s very sharp as well. He knows people and other people’s pets by their names and though he’s strictly a housedog he still loves being outside in our fenced yard without being too nervous like some small breeds. Poms smile ALOT and though they couldn’t do much to anyone are very loyal and protective of their person. Rascal (my pom is my best friend! He loves getting his bath and when he’s done he’ll go jump on the table so I can blowdry him lol The only thing you really need to know with a smaller breed is to make sure you keep something like Frontline or Advantix on them and they sometimes have allergies and need a shot once a month which gets expensive. I buy my frontline on ebay for 15.99 for a 6 month supply instead of 30 per treatment at the vet. But they have great personalities and when my dog gets excited he twirls in a circle lol. I hope this has helped and if you get a small breed I hope it’s a pom because they don’t get nervous like chihuahuas, poodles, and shitzus so they are less likely to bite anyone. Good luck!
June 18th, 2009 at 8:54 am
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June 21st, 2009 at 2:56 am
For starters you should NEVER! EVER! buy or support a pet shop. ALL of those puppies come from puppy mills. Please look up puppy mills if you do not know what they are. The treatment, abuse and number of dying/suffering dogs will make you cry for weeks. By buying for pet shop you are supporting puppy millers. Not to mention most are just clinging on to life and ridden with illnesses. Look for a reasonable breeder. Someone who with show the parents, show you pedigrees, give you information about the breed, a contract, health guarantees, show you where their dogs live and the conditioned and temperaments they have.
What are you looking for in a toy breed. Can you afford grooming? Or do you need a dog you can groom at home yourself? can it shed? Should it be easy to train? Do you want a family dog?
June 22nd, 2009 at 2:49 am
Do NOT under any circumstances buy from a pet store. They are bred only to make money. No thought is put into the temperament of the puppies and they will most likely have some pretty serious health problems. They are poorly socialized with other dogs, other animals, and people. They are often taken away from the litter too soon. Stores sell mutts (a designer dog IS a mutt, cute, fun, and sweet, but a mutt nonetheless) for rediculous amounts of money. Yes, you might get lucky with a healthy(ish) puppy but it is more likely that you’ll spend hundreds of dollars on vet bills. Stores will often offer a guarantee but they usually require you to return the puppy and they’ll give you another poorly bred and socialized puppy. Also, are you really going to want to return the puppy you’ve spent the last 7 or 8 months bonding with? Most guarantees are only for a year or two and genetic problems usually take far longer to show up.
Google “dog breed selectors” and take a few quizzes. They will give you some breeds to research. Then, if you want a puppy, google for breeders in your area and then do some research. There is a ton of info about what makes a breeder good. Read as much as you can and ask potential breeders any questions you have. If they can’t answer your questions, if they won’t let you see where the puppies are raised, if they are unfamiliar with common health issues (which you wil know because of all the research you did), then RUN from that breeder. Alternatively, visit your local animal shelter and adopt one of the many dogs needing a home. You’ll probably need to be slightly more flexible with the breed choice but you will be more likely to get a mix. I’d suggest deciding on 2 or 3 breeds and go to the shelter looking for those breeds or mixes with those breeds. Good Luck!
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