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Aquarium Ornament
Aquarium ornaments aren't there to add any benefits to the fish,
they are just for you to add some decoration in the tank. You
can have all sorts of ornaments, big or small, traditional or
caricature, simple or even complicated. There are...
Do You Want A Show Dog Or Cute Companion Shih Tzu?
Shih Tzu belong to people. They do not belong exclusively to the
show dog world. Shih Tzu were bred for centuries to be
affectionate companions for people and they certainly excel and
do a fantastic job at doing just that. All Shih Tzu are by...
Even Dogs Get the Holiday Blues: Meditation Can Help
Although your dog may not dread the family dynamics of Thanksgiving dinner or pout if you get him the wrong flavor chew toy, the approaching holiday season can cause stress for your dog. A different schedule than usual, travel or separation from...
Training your dog with a training collar
There are many excellent training devices that can be used when
training your dog. The most basic piece of equipment that every
dog owner should own is a quality training collar. There are
many different types of training collars, and these...
West Highland White Terrier - Westie Grooming
Westie Grooming – When your west highland white terrier becomes part of your family, it deserves the care love and support that is given to all members of your family. As part of the package, this would include the grooming of your Westie. I am not...
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Toy Dogs
No, you don't wind them up and they don't take batteries
"Toy" dogs are becoming more popular all the time. These little dogs, the result of generations of selective breeding, are generally bred as companion animals and people just seem to love them. Their miniature size and playful nature (most toy breeds are good natured dogs with a few exceptions) make them wonderful companions and for several years they have been chic among well to do people.
Most of the toy dog breeds hail originally from Asia where the process of selectively breeding dogs to make them smaller is believed to have begun, but there are plenty of toy breeds from other areas of the world as well.
Bichon Frise:
A small dog that was originally bred as a companion dog, the Bichon Frise possesses a boisterous personality, is very tolerant of children, other animals and strangers, and is highly intelligent and very trainable. These dogs have a short and curly white coat that does require frequent grooming.
Chihuahua:
The Chihuahua may be the best known of the toy dog breeds. They have a short or medium coat, are easy to groom, and possess average intelligence and trainability. They do not have the best personalities and are not tolerant of children, other animals, or strangers. The Chihuahua hails from Mexico
originally and is the smallest of the toy dog breeds.
Maltese:
The Maltese is a companion dog that was originally bred for royalty or the very wealthy. They are natural born troublemakers, but are very loyal to their owners. They are not at all good with children, other animals, or strangers. They're considered to be dogs of average intelligence and trainability. Their beautiful coats require frequent grooming.
Pekingese:
The Pekingese was originally bred for the Emperors of China. These little dogs have a boisterous personality and are not very tolerant of children or other animals. They do bark a lot and are often difficult to train. Wary of strangers they can make a good watchdog and will bark loudly when strangers approach their home.
Pug:
The Pug comes from East Asia. Their short coat requires little grooming, but the folds and wrinkles of their faces must be cleaned often. Pugs make wonderful family dogs because they are very docile, don't bark a lot, and are good with children and other animals. They are highly intelligent dogs and very social.
About the Author
Kirsten Hawkins is a dog lover and animal expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.doghealth411.com/ for more information on dog health, the care of dogs, and dog travel.
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