•Affenpinscher
•Brussels
Griffon
•Cavalier
King
•Charles
Spaniel
•Chihuahua
•Chinese
Crested
•English
Toy Spaniel
•Havanese
•Italian
Greyhound
•Japanese
Chin
•Maltese
•Manchester
Terrier
•Miniature
Pinscher
•Papillon
•Pekingese
•Pomeranian
•Pug
•Shih
Tzu
•Silky
Terrier
•Toy
Fox Terrier
•Toy
Poodle
•Yorkshire
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Please keep in mind
that the most important aspects
of a successful dog/human relationship
are:
1) the characteristics
of the breed,
2) the temperament
of the individual dog, and
3) the training
provided by the owner.
A purebred puppy
will be expensive. Depending on the
scarcity and popularity, expect to pay
anywhere from
$500 to $2,500.
My Strongest Recommendation is
to attend
a few dog shows for
the reasons below.
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You'll
see what small dogs in that breed should
look like (a problem for over bred and
poorly
bred dogs such as Pomeranians and Toy
Poodles);
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You
can buy a program that will have names
and addresses of breeders, owners, handlers
and
other dog business people. This can
be a valuable
resource when you need a referral; and
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You'll
see what Toy breeds are capable
of doing,
and you may be amazed.
How do you find
a dog show? Easy. Check the monthly
magazines, Dog Fancy and Dog
World at the
newsstand or at your public library.
Or visit the
website: http://www.dogfancy.com/dogfancy/
for
Dog World Calendar under Resources.
Other Things
to Consider
All Toy breeds
make good companions for adults,
but given their small stature and weight,
they are not the ideal family dogs when
small children are present. Many are
fragile and cannot withstand rough handling.
Whichever breed you
select, please do not get any dog advertised
as being a "teacup." Toy
breeds are small enough as it is,
and a "teacup" almost guarantees
you will wind up with a sickly and high
strung dog.
Be sure to ask the
breeder or seller whether the parents
had X-rays and veterinarian clearance.
To reduce the risk
of health problems, you should take
your new pet to a veterinarian as soon
as possible. Get a checkup before the
bonding process is complete.
Genetic problems
may require expensive surgery, and you
may have to decide whether to return
or keep your pet.
Most of all, consider
your household.
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Do
you work all day and need a dog who
can be alone?
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Do
you have any family members with special
needs such as allergies?
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Do you want a lap dog or an active
companion?
- Do you have experience
with dogs or will this
be your first?
Consider your needs as well as a potential
pet's.
Good luck. If
you take your time and chose wisely,
you'll have a best friend for the next
decade and possibly
even longer!
P.S.
The Special
Reports provide detailed information
on what to expect from each breed and
how to care for your new canine companion.
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