Breeds

Toy breeds

Honest profiles for popular breeds — what they need day to day, who they fit, and what to watch for.

Breed Match

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Gentle, affectionate, and eager to please, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a classic lap-and-lifestyle companion — with heart and ear health topics every prospective owner should understand.

Small Moderate energy

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Chihuahua

Tiny, alert, and often fiercely bonded to a favorite person, the Chihuahua is a long-lived companion breed that rewards patient training and careful handling — not spoiling without manners.

Toy Moderate energy

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Havanese

Sunny, sturdy for a toy breed, and eager to please, the Havanese is a companion dog built for close partnership — with a silky coat that needs real maintenance and a heart that wants your company.

Small Moderate energy

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Italian Greyhound

An elegant miniature sighthound, the Italian Greyhound offers quiet couch manners and surprising bursts of speed — best for gentle households that will protect fragile legs and provide warm, soft living.

Toy Moderate energy

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Maltese

A tiny white companion with a silky coat and centuries of lap-dog history, the Maltese thrives on close human company — and on owners who will commit to grooming, dental care, and gentle handling.

Toy Moderate energy

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Papillon

Tiny, brilliant, and famously ear-framed, the Papillon is a toy breed that outperforms expectations in training sports — thriving with owners who respect both the brains and the fragile frame.

Toy High energy

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Pomeranian

A fox-faced toy dog with a plush double coat and outsized confidence, the Pomeranian is a lively apartment companion that needs training, coat care, and protection from its own boldness.

Toy High energy

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Pug

Charming, comic, and built for companionship, the Pug is a classic apartment dog — with brachycephalic breathing, heat sensitivity, and shedding realities every owner should take seriously.

Small Moderate energy

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Shih Tzu

A royal companion breed with a flowing coat and an outgoing little personality, the Shih Tzu is built for close human company — and for owners who will commit to grooming and short-faced care.

Small Moderate energy

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Yorkshire Terrier

Tiny, bold, and full of terrier attitude, the Yorkshire Terrier packs a big personality into a portable frame — thriving with owners who respect both the glamour and the grit.

Toy High energy