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