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