| Just because you live in a small home or | | | | |
| apartment doesn't mean you can't have a dog. | | | | If you want a pet with a shorter coat, try |
| There are many small and toy breeds that make | | | | the Miniature Fox Terrier. This lively little |
| excellent pets for small homes. But even | | | | dog will need lots of exercise, and |
| small dogs like variety and exercise, so it | | | | appreciates having a collection of toys. Fox |
| is important that you are prepared to spend | | | | terriers can be yappy, so your pet may need |
| time with your dog, take her for walks and | | | | to go to obedience school if she annoys the |
| ensure that she gets the best care. Once you | | | | neighbors. This is a healthy and low |
| have made that commitment to yourself, you | | | | maintenance dog breed, suitable for the owner |
| can choose which breed of dog is most | | | | who just wants to enjoy having a pet without |
| suitable to you and your lifestyle. | | | | all the grooming fuss. |
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| Small dog breeds make the cutest puppies, and | | | | A more sleek and elegant short haired pet is |
| one of the cutest small dog puppies around is | | | | the Italian greyhound, and if you want a pet |
| the Maltese. This popular small dog breed | | | | that enjoys exercise, this is the dog breed |
| generally grows to no more than six or seven | | | | for you. Owners report that the Italian |
| pounds in weight, and has a beautiful white | | | | greyhound is a very well behaved dog, but |
| coat. The Maltese is a very ancient dog breed | | | | prone to stress, so it is not a suitable pet |
| and has a strong constitution, though it | | | | where there are small children. This dog |
| should not be kept in very hot areas, due to | | | | breed grows to a height of about 15 inches |
| the thick coat. The Maltese enjoys walks and | | | | but is very lightweight - around 5 pounds. |
| is very playful. A great companion if you | | | | |
| want a lively little pet and will enjoy the | | | | The Welsh corgi is one of the classic small |
| grooming chores. | | | | dog breeds, and very popular with Queen |
| | | | Elizabeth II of England. They will be popular |
| Another delightful long haired small dog | | | | with you, too, if you want a playful, |
| breed is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. | | | | affectionate pet. The Welsh corgi comes in |
| This lovely small dog is as courtly as its | | | | two breeds, the Cardigan and the |
| name and weighs about twice as much as a | | | | Pembrokeshire. The Pembrokeshire is smaller |
| Maltese. The King Charles is a friendly and | | | | and more popular than the Cardigan, but both |
| sociable small dog, well known for giving a | | | | make faithful pets for small homes. |
| lifetime of loyal attachment. This is the | | | | |
| ideal dog if you prefer to lead a quiet life. | | | | Finally, there is the ultimate small dog |
| | | | breed for apartment living - the toy poodle. |
| Top of the line in long haired small dog | | | | Naturally popular in Europe, the toy poodle |
| breeds is the Lowchen, as long as you enjoy | | | | is somewhat high maintenance regarding its |
| spending long hours brushing, and don't mind | | | | fluffy coat, but a surprisingly undemanding |
| the hefty price tag. The beautiful Little | | | | pet. Toy poodles love to play and appreciate |
| Lion' dog can cost around $1000. A true | | | | having their own toys, but they are easy to |
| indoors dog, the Lowchen is no exercise | | | | train and adapt to their owners. Like most |
| fanatic but owners have reportedseparation | | | | pets, the toy poodle prefers company to being |
| anxiety' to be a problem, so don't get this | | | | left alone, but if you spend a lot of time |
| dog breed if you are away for long hours | | | | away from home, perhaps you should think |
| every day. | | | | twice about getting a pet anyway! |