Amongst the many different types of miniature puppies and teacup dogs are the Chihuahua, Maltese, Miniature Pinscher, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier and the Shih Tzu.
The dogs all have very different temperaments and personalities but the list described above are at least true recognized miniature dog breeds and not one-off runts.
These dog breeds are also known as toy dog breeds and even sleeve dogs.
The term Sleeve dogs comes from the renaissance period when the gentry dressed in all their finery had very fashionably large sleeves in their tunics where they could hide or place a small dog! - very nice in winter to help keep you warm not a bad idea especially when there was no central heating available! Surprisingly these small dogs can make very good guard dogs as their bark is often a lot louder than their diminutive size which can make even the most desperate burglar run in fear.
Being small they are good to keep in apartments and make ideal pets for children, they don't generally need as much exercise as their big brothers and of course don't molt or make as much of a mess on the carpet! They still need to be looked after well though.
These tiny breeds can be subject to many different types of ailments that their standard breeds are not prone to.
One particular problem is that of dehydration, their tiny bodies need to be kept hydrated more often than the larger dogs and water should be close to hand especially in warmer weather or sunny conditions or if they are partaking in outdoor activities.
Another problem is their blood sugar can drop so also ensure you have some doggy-treats close by ready to perk your pooch up.
Some of the breeds also have a tendency to spinal problems, due to the dogs small size the vertebrae can be under more pressure and can fail or cause pain as the dog gets older.
As always, before you buy, do your research, learn as much about the breed as you can and then go looking for your pet - have a look on the internet you might be lucky and find adoption sites where you can pick up a cheap or sometimes free miniature dog to love.
The dogs all have very different temperaments and personalities but the list described above are at least true recognized miniature dog breeds and not one-off runts.
These dog breeds are also known as toy dog breeds and even sleeve dogs.
The term Sleeve dogs comes from the renaissance period when the gentry dressed in all their finery had very fashionably large sleeves in their tunics where they could hide or place a small dog! - very nice in winter to help keep you warm not a bad idea especially when there was no central heating available! Surprisingly these small dogs can make very good guard dogs as their bark is often a lot louder than their diminutive size which can make even the most desperate burglar run in fear.
Being small they are good to keep in apartments and make ideal pets for children, they don't generally need as much exercise as their big brothers and of course don't molt or make as much of a mess on the carpet! They still need to be looked after well though.
These tiny breeds can be subject to many different types of ailments that their standard breeds are not prone to.
One particular problem is that of dehydration, their tiny bodies need to be kept hydrated more often than the larger dogs and water should be close to hand especially in warmer weather or sunny conditions or if they are partaking in outdoor activities.
Another problem is their blood sugar can drop so also ensure you have some doggy-treats close by ready to perk your pooch up.
Some of the breeds also have a tendency to spinal problems, due to the dogs small size the vertebrae can be under more pressure and can fail or cause pain as the dog gets older.
As always, before you buy, do your research, learn as much about the breed as you can and then go looking for your pet - have a look on the internet you might be lucky and find adoption sites where you can pick up a cheap or sometimes free miniature dog to love.
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