World Best Dog Breeds: Toy Dogs Group

Happiness is a warm puppy. ~Charles M. Schulz

The use of the term toy to refer to dogs is based on tradition, and is not a precise classification.
Dogs traditionally referred to as toy dogs are usually the very smallest dogs.
These dogs were initially developed as a status symbol for rich people, considered to be a luxury item without a purpose.

Qualities and characteristics of toy dogs:

Small
Love attention
Appealing appearance
Companionship
Loyal
Good at learning tricks
Friendly personalities
Intelligent
Picky eaters
Forceful personalities
Good watchdogs
Can retain strong hunting instincts
Can be yappy

Section 1: Bichons and related breeds

	Maltese		Bichon Frise		Havanese
	Bolognese		Coton de Tuléar		Löwchen

Section 2: Poodle

Poodle (Toy)

Section 3: Small Belgian Dogs

Belgian Griffon

Griffon Bruxellois (Brussels Griffon)

Petit Brabancon

Section 4: Hairless Dogs

Chinese Crested

Section 5: Tibetan breeds

	Lhasa Apso		Shih Tzu		Tibetan Spaniel
	Tibetan Terrier

Section 6: Chihuahueño

Chihuahua (Smooth-haired)

Chihuahua (Long-haired)

Section 7: English Toy Spaniels

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

King Charles Spaniel (English Toy Spaniel)

Section 8: Japan Chin and Pekingese

Pekingese

Japanese Chin

Section 9: Continental Toy Spaniel

Papillon (with erect ears)

Phalène (with drooping ears)

Section 10: Kromfohrländer

Kromfohrlander

Section 11: Small Molossian type Dogs

French Bulldog

Pug

Boston Terrier

The remainder of breeds assigned to the Toy Group by other kennel clubs are placed with larger dog breeds of the same type by the Fédération Cynologique International; for example, the toy size terriers are in Group 3, Section 2, Small-sized terriers or Group 3, Section 4, Toy Terriers.

Not included in the Fédération Cynologique Internationale Group 9, Companion and Toy are these breeds that are listed in the Toy Group of some kennel clubs: