The Toy Dog Group

1. The Toy Dog Group Called “toy dogs” because of their small size

2. The Chihuahua • Origin – Mexican state of Chihuahua • Use – Companion • Facts – Oldest breed on American continent, courageous, alert, loyal, clannish, generally dislikes other breeds

3. The Italian Greyhound • Origin – Italy • Use – Hunting and companion • Facts – Affectionate, odorless, sensitive, intelligent, playful, wary of strangers, sheds very little

4. The Manchester Terrier • Origin – Manchester district of England • Use – Hunt rats, companion • Facts – Recognized as toy and standard, intelligent, known as “rat terrier”, active, alert

5. The Pekingese • Origin – China • Use – Lap dog, watchdog • Facts – Sacred, theft punishable by death, sensitive, loyal, courageous, need grooming, clean teeth to prevent early decay

6. The Pug • Origin – Oriental • Use – Companion • Facts – Compact, muscular, round head, short muzzle, wrinkled forehead, prominent eyes, affectionate, loving, intelligent, likes kids

7. The Yorkshire Terrier • Origin – Yorkshire county, England • Use – Rat hunting, companion • Facts – Lively, alert, affectionate, wary of strangers, need grooming, best for adults who have time

8. The Shih Tzu • Origin – Byzantine Empire • Use – Companion • Facts – Name means lion, need grooming, bred in Forbidden City of Peking, distinctly arrogant, lively and alert