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Toy Dogs, Toy Dog Group
Toy dogs are small breeds developed as pets. Lapdogs and constant sidekicks, these breeds vary widely in temperament and appearance. The ever-more popular Chihuahua, Pug, Shih-Tzu, and Yorkshire Terrier round out the most popular toy breeds, with the Maltese, Pekingese, Pomeranian and many other not far behind.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A toy English spaniel with a black-and-tan coat; named after Charles II who popularized it.
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Chihuahua
An old breed of tiny short-haired dog with protruding eyes from Mexico held to antedate Aztec civilization.
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French Bulldog
Small stocky version of the bulldog having a sleek coat and square head.
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Japanese Chin
A breed of toy dogs originating in Japan having a silky black-and-white or red-and-white coat.
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Maltese
Maltese, breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat.
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Pekingese
Pekinese, Peke, a Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle.
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Shih Tzu
A Chinese breed of small dog similar to a Pekingese.
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Tibetan Spaniel
A small companion breed which originated in Tibet.
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Toy Poodle
The breed of very small poodles.
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References:
1. Dogscaping. Thomas Barthel
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