| Once you have decided that you are going to get a | | | | dogs are salt and pepper, solid black or black and |
| small dog, it is time to find out about the different | | | | silver colored. They are happy in an apartment or |
| personalities and characteristics of small breeds, so | | | | large home in the country, as long as they are with |
| you get one that fits your home and lifestyle. | | | | their family. These great companions are intelligent, |
| Brussels Griffon | | | | busy, friendly, and love to play. They require trimming |
| These adorable little dogs found in two varieties, | | | | every four to six weeks and brushing occasionally. |
| which are rough and smooth, usually weigh between | | | | Italian greyhound |
| eight and twelve pounds. They can be a little | | | | You need a home with a moderate amount of room |
| stubborn when it comes to housebreaking. The | | | | to keep this active dog happy. A small dog, usually |
| smooth Brussels griffon needs brushing once a week | | | | less than fifteen inches, they come in many different |
| and the rough coated Brussels griffon about twice a | | | | colors. With their very short hair, they appreciate a |
| week. These dogs are great for apartments or small | | | | sweater when going outside in cooler weather. These |
| homes as long as you provide them with exercise. In | | | | dogs let you know when a stranger comes in, not |
| general, this little dog is happy, playful, friendly, but | | | | aggressive. They are a long-lived breed with their |
| may be a little standoffish with strangers and is | | | | average life span around fourteen years. |
| better with children that are older. Their average life | | | | Pomeranians |
| expectancy is twelve years. | | | | Usually weighing in at a petite six pounds or less, |
| French Bulldogs | | | | these cute little dogs require a fair amount of |
| French bulldogs are perfect for smaller homes and | | | | grooming and brushing because of their longer hair. |
| apartments as long as they can play and romp a little | | | | Well suited for smaller places, they love being a lap |
| and you do not force them to exercise. They are | | | | dog and getting lots of attention. Good with children |
| wonderful, loving, good-natured dogs that love being | | | | they grew up with, they are playful and very loyal to |
| with the family. They should spend most of their | | | | their owners. Their average lifespan is fifteen years. |
| time indoors, especially if it is warm out. The average | | | | Toy Poodle |
| lifespan of a French bulldog is twelve years. | | | | A toy poodle is perfect for smaller places but is |
| Australian terriers | | | | happy wherever their owners are. Weekly brushing |
| These small dogs are extremely energetic and do | | | | and grooming ever four to six weeks will keep them |
| best in a home with a fenced backyard for lots of | | | | looking their best. Poodles were born to play and |
| exercise. These terriers are great watchdogs that | | | | should have a supply of their own toys. Extremely |
| are brave and fearless. They shed very little so | | | | intelligent, you can train them easily. Poodles do not |
| brushing them once a week is enough. Australian | | | | like being alone so are a poor choice for anyway that |
| terriers love being part of the family. | | | | travels or is away a lot. Their average life span is |
| Miniature schnauzer | | | | eleven years. |
| Twelve to fourteen inches high, these wonderful | | | | |