| If you have always wanted a dog but feel because | | | | minimum. These small dogs are extremely devoted |
| you live in a smaller home or apartment it would not | | | | and loyal to their master. An alert, happy and active |
| be fair to the animal you may wish to reconsider. | | | | dog, their average life expectancy is approximately |
| There are a large number of toy and smaller breeds | | | | thirteen years. |
| of dogs that are perfectly content and happy living in | | | | Toy Poodles |
| smaller places. Whether you choose a large or small | | | | The toy poodle is another great choice for an |
| dog they all need exercise and companionship. Dogs | | | | apartment or small home. They are very intelligent, |
| are very social animals and love to go on walks to | | | | easy to train and adapt well into quiet or busy |
| see and smell different things. This keeps them | | | | households. These lively, happy dogs love playing and |
| happy and from getting bored. Many large dogs | | | | being with their family. Poodles do not shed so they |
| require a long walk or run for exercise but most of | | | | require brushing a few times weekly, bathing and |
| the little fellows are usually happy with a short walk | | | | trimming, every four to six weeks. Their average life |
| to keep from becoming bored. Some other | | | | span is eleven years. |
| advantages to having a small dog are; they make | | | | Maltese |
| great lap dogs, are easy to take places, if they share | | | | These adorable little dogs not only want but also |
| your bed you still have room to stretch out and they | | | | need to spend time with their owners. They are only |
| are less expensive to feed. Once you are committed | | | | four to six pounds and usually white in color with |
| to accepting the responsibility of owning a small dog, | | | | beautiful dark eyes. These wonderful family dogs |
| check out different breeds until you find one that | | | | love being both inside and outside. They require daily |
| best suites your lifestyle. | | | | walks or exercise and brushing a couple of times |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniels | | | | weekly. Their average life span is thirteen years. |
| The King Charles Spaniels are definitely a dog that | | | | Shih Tzu |
| loves affection and curling up in your lap. They are | | | | These little dogs are fantastic family dogs that love |
| happy, friendly and great with children and other | | | | people and playing but do require a moderate amount |
| animals. These little fellows are very adaptable to a | | | | of exercise daily. Because of their long hair, daily |
| hectic or calm household. A weekly brushing will keep | | | | brushing is required. The Shih Tzu's average life span |
| them looking great. | | | | is thirteen years. |
| Chihuahua | | | | Learn as much as possible about the breed of dog |
| The Chihuahua is a very tiny dog that usually does | | | | you are interested in and talk to several breeders or |
| not weight over 6 or 7 pounds and are best suited | | | | people that own them. In addition, there are animal |
| to older children. There are two varieties of | | | | rescue organizations that are looking for homes for |
| Chihuahua, which are long coats and smooth coats. | | | | many small breeds of dogs. You can find a lot of |
| Brushing them once a week will keep shedding to a | | | | information about this on the internet or locally. |