Do you also want to have a cute toy dog, let it accompany your life and bring you endless fun and warmth? Toy dogs are a small, delicate and lively breed. They usually do not require much exercise and space and are suitable for raising in cities. But, do you know?
Toy dogs are not a single breed, but contain many different breeds. They each have their own characteristics and needs and may not be suitable for your lifestyle and preferences. So, how to choose the most suitable toy dog? Today, we will introduce you to some common toy dog breeds, as well as their advantages and disadvantages and feeding precautions, to help you make wise choices.
Poodle
Poodle is a very smart, elegant, loyal breed. They have fluffy curls that can be trimmed into various shapes and are very personal. The advantages of poodles are:
They are very smart, easy to train, and can learn a lot of skills and instructions.
They are very friendly and like to get along with people and other animals and do not show hostility or aggressiveness to strangers or other dog breeds.
They are very adaptable and can adapt to different environments and climates without losing hair or getting sick due to seasonal changes.
They are very clean, have no body odor and do not drool, and are suitable for people with high hygiene requirements. The disadvantages of poodles are:
They require regular beauty, otherwise the hair will be knotted or too long, affecting their sight and health.
They require more attention and companionship, otherwise they will feel lonely or anxious, and show behaviors such as barking, biting things, or incontinence.
They may have hereditary eye, ear or bone diseases, which require regular examination and treatment.
The precautions for raising poodles are:
Provide them with enough exercise and play time every day to keep them healthy physically and mentally.
Comb their hair every day to avoid knots or taint dirt, bathe and trim them every month to maintain beauty and hygiene.
Check them every day for their eyes and ears, clean up secretions and foreign bodies, and prevent infection and inflammation.
Brush them daily to prevent gingivitis and tartars and keep their mouths clean and healthy.
Feed them high-quality dog food every day, avoiding giving them human food, especially foods containing sugar, salt or oil, to prevent obesity and indigestion.
Vaccinate and deworm them every year, take them to the veterinary examination regularly, and detect and treat any disease in a timely manner.
Chihuahua
Chihuahua is a very small, cute and brave dog breed. They have large eyes and ears and can be divided into long hair and short hair. The advantages of Chihuahua are:
They are very small and can be played with in the palm of your hand or carried with you, without taking up too much space.
They are very cute, with various colors and patterns, which can attract the attention and love of many people.
They are very brave, not afraid of dogs or other animals larger than them, and have a strong sense of self-protection.
They are very loyal, have deep feelings for their masters, and will rely heavily on and trust their masters. The disadvantages of Chihuahua are:
They are very fragile, susceptible to injury or illness, and require careful care and protection to avoid falling or being stepped on.
They are very sensitive and are susceptible to frightening or irritation, showing behaviors such as barking, trembling, or attacking.
They are very possessive, prone to jealousy or dissatisfied, and exhibit exclusive or food-protecting behaviors towards their owners or other dogs.
They are very difficult to train and require a lot of time and patience to learn to obey and rules. The precautions for raising Chihuahuas are:
Provide them with appropriate amounts of exercise and play time every day, allowing them to consume extra energy and calories, and prevent obesity and boredom.
Groom them every day, especially long-haired Chihuahuas, avoid knotting or shedding, bathe them every month to keep them clean and comfortable.
Check them every day for their eyes and ears, clean up secretions and foreign bodies, and prevent infection and inflammation, especially short-haired Chihuahuas, because their eyes and ears are more prominent and are susceptible to external injuries.
Brush them every day to prevent gingivitis and tartars and keep their mouths clean and healthy, especially long-haired Chihuahuas, because their hair tends to stick to the teeth, causing bad breath and tooth rot.
Feed them high-quality dog food every day, avoid giving them human food, especially foods containing sugar, salt or oil, to prevent obesity and indigestion, because their stomach and intestines are more sensitive and prone to diarrhea or vomiting.
Vaccinate them and deworm them every year, take them to the veterinary examination regularly, and promptly detect and treat any diseases, especially common diseases such as heart disease, tracheal collapse, and hypoglycemia. The Shih Tzu is a small dog from China and is considered one of the oldest dog breeds. They have long, silky hairs that can be found in a variety of colors and patterns, which are very beautiful. The advantages of Shih Tzu are:
They are very docile, friendly, happy, and like to get along with people and other animals, and do not show aggressiveness or hostility.
They are perfect for family pets and can adapt to a variety of environments and climates without requiring much exercise and space.
They are very smart and easy to train, can learn a lot of skills and instructions, and can also perform some tricks to bring fun to people. The disadvantages of
Shit Tzu dogs are:
They require regular beauty, otherwise the hair will be too long or knotted, affecting their vision and health, and also increasing the risk of hair loss and skin diseases..
They require more attention and companionship, otherwise they will feel lonely or anxious, and show behaviors such as barking, biting things, or incontinence.
They may have hereditary eye, ear or respiratory disease and require regular examination and treatment.
The precautions for raising Shih Tzu dogs are:
Provide them with appropriate amount of exercise and play time every day to keep them healthy physically and mentally.
Comb their hair every day to avoid knots or taint dirt, bathe and trim them every month to maintain beauty and hygiene.
Check them every day for their eyes and ears, clean up secretions and foreign bodies, and prevent infection and inflammation.
Brush them daily to prevent gingivitis and tartars and keep their mouths clean and healthy.
Feed them high-quality dog food every day, avoiding giving them human food, especially foods containing sugar, salt or oil, to prevent obesity and indigestion.
Vaccinate and deworm them every year, take them to the veterinary examination regularly, and detect and treat any disease in a timely manner.
Pomeranian
Pomeranian is a small dog from Germany and belongs to a northern sled dog. They have fluffy curls, which can be found in many colors and are very cute. The advantages of Pomeranians are:
They are very smart, easy to train, can learn a lot of skills and instructions, and can also perform some tricks to bring fun to people.
They are very friendly and like to get along with people and other animals and do not show hostility or aggressiveness to strangers or other dog breeds.
They are very adaptable and can adapt to different environments and climates, and will not shed hair or get sick due to seasonal changes.
They are very clean, have no body odor and do not drool, and are suitable for people with high hygiene requirements. The disadvantages of Pomeranians are:
They require regular beauty, otherwise the hair will be knotted or too long, affecting their sight and health.
They require more attention and companionship, otherwise they will feel lonely or anxious, and show behaviors such as barking, biting things, or incontinence.
They may have hereditary eye, ear or bone diseases, which require regular examination and treatment.
The precautions for raising Pomeranian dogs are:
Provide them with enough exercise and play time every day to keep them healthy physically and mentally.
Comb their hair every day to avoid knots or taint dirt, bathe and trim them every month to maintain beauty and hygiene.
Check them every day for their eyes and ears, clean up secretions and foreign bodies, and prevent infection and inflammation.
Brush them daily to prevent gingivitis and tartars and keep their mouths clean and healthy.
Feed them high-quality dog food every day, avoiding giving them human food, especially foods containing sugar, salt or oil, to prevent obesity and indigestion.
Vaccinate and deworm them every year, take them to the veterinary examination regularly, and detect and treat any disease in a timely manner.
Toy Poodle
Toy Poodle (Toy Poodle) is a small poodle with a weight generally between 2-4 kg and a shoulder height of about 25 cm. They have fluffy curls that can be trimmed into various shapes, which are very personal. The advantages of toy poodles are:
They are very smart, easy to train, and can learn a lot of skills and instructions.
They are very friendly and like to get along with people and other animals and do not show hostility or aggressiveness to strangers or other dog breeds.
They are very adaptable and can adapt to different environments and climates, and will not shed hair or get sick due to seasonal changes.
They are very clean, have no body odor and do not drool, and are suitable for people with high hygiene requirements. The disadvantages of toy poodles are:
They require regular beauty, otherwise the hair will be knotted or too long, affecting their sight and health.
They require more attention and companionship, otherwise they will feel lonely or anxious, and show behaviors such as barking, biting things, or incontinence.
They may have hereditary eye, ear or bone diseases, which require regular examination and treatment.
The precautions for raising toy poodles are:
Provide them with appropriate amount of exercise and play time every day to keep them healthy physically and mentally.
Comb their hair every day to avoid knots or taint dirt, bathe and trim them every month to maintain beauty and hygiene.
Check them every day for their eyes and ears, clean up secretions and foreign bodies, and prevent infection and inflammation.
Brush them daily to prevent gingivitis and tartars and keep their mouths clean and healthy.
Feed them high-quality dog food every day, avoiding giving them human food, especially foods containing sugar, salt or oil, to prevent obesity and indigestion.
Vaccinate and deworm them every year, take them to the veterinary examination regularly, and detect and treat any disease in a timely manner.
The above are some common toy dog breeds we have introduced to you, as well as their advantages and disadvantages and precautions for breeding. I hope it can help you choose the most suitable toy dogs so that you can enjoy a happy life with them.
Of course, there are many varieties of toy dogs. You can learn more based on your preferences and conditions, or go to a pet shop or kennel to see the real thing, interact with them, feel their temperament and personality, and then make a decision.
No matter which kind of toy dog you choose, remember that they are living animals and need your love and care. You must be responsible for them and provide them with a safe, comfortable and happy home.