You don’t have to have own a large house to own a large dog (although a tiny apartment isn’t going to be big enough for one of the giant breeds). If you can take him outside for a good hour of two of exercise every day.A large dog can live in a small house or apartment just fine.
Keep in mind that large dogs are more expensive to keep. They eat more food, which costs you more money. Tick and flea preventives cost more for large dogs, as do vaccines and other mediations.
Learn about the many small dog breeds and find a small dog with a personality, and appearance, that suits you. From cute to tough, toy dogs to terriers, there are many different small dog breeds for you to choose from. Here you will find helpful and accurate information about the physical and behavioral characteristics of each of these small dog breeds - to help you choose a little dog that’s right for you!
Small dogs make ideal pets for apartment dwellers and those with smaller living spaces. Small dogs are also a lot easier and cheaper to look after and care for. There is less shedding, less mess, and the cost of caring for them is less.
Don’t let there small size fool you, however. Some of these small dog breeds are as tough as nails and will often, unwisely, attempt to take on a dog five times their size.
Small dogs are adorable, compact animals, and there are many different small dog varieties to select from. The toy dog group is made up of some of the smallest dogs around. Many dog breeds are exclusive to the toy group, such as the Shih Tzu or the Chihuahua. However, others, such as the poodle for example, come in two other sizes: standard and miniature, and the toy breed is the smallest of these sizes.
Most small dog breeds have bags of character, energy and endless love to give, and make for very good household pets. It is advisable to do some careful research, however, if you have small children or other pets, as not all small dog breeds get along with youngsters or other animals, although the majority will be fine with proper socialization. Many small dogs make ideal companions, and are well suited to apartment living because of their size. Many are also well suited as companions for the disabled or elderly as not all toy dogs require a large amount of exercise.
So, if you are planning to take on a small dog then a little research into the different breeds available can go a long way in ensuring that you get the breed that is best suited to you. Go through the list of small dog breeds (the navigation bar on the left) to learn more about the appearance, temperament, likes and dislikes, trainability, dietary requirements, grooming requirements, exercise requirements, and life expectancy of the different breeds to aid you in finding the perfect pet amongst these little dogs.
Small dog breeds have been increasing in popularity as exemplified by the Yorkshire Terrier, the Dachshund (including the Miniature), the Poodle (including the Toy and Miniature), the Shih Tzu and the Miniature Schnauzer all finishing in the top ten dog breeds registered by the AKC in 2006. Small dogs make great companion dogs that adapt well to our busy schedules. Small dogs tend to live longer than large dogs. These small breeds are cute and attractive and most are welcome wherever you go. Most small dog breeds travel well in your car and many airlines permit small dogs to travel with their owners as long as their carriers can be stowed underneath the seat.