The Toy dogs are small, even diminutive in size. Toy dogs are generally easy care pets however some do not like young children and their fragility can be a concern in large families. They have a tendency toward being "yappy". Toy dogs are loyal and intelligent and especially good at learning tricks.
Toy Dog Breed Duties
Characteristics and features of Toy Dogs have been introduced and strengthened by breeding with animals who already demonstrated the desired traits. Breeding for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century. Before this time dogs and puppies were bred to increase useful abilities and traits helpful for the duties they were intended for. Toy Group dogs had limited duties which included the following tasks were were specifically utilised in Oriental and European Courts by royalty and the nobility:
Warmth - A dog's temperature is between 100.2-102.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmth - toy dogs sat on laps (hence the term 'lapdogs') Warmth - toy dogs warmed beds in cold castles and palaces Companionship Status symbols
Although toy dogs are most commonly known as lap dogs Oriental Emperors and courtiers carried them around in their copious sleeves! |
Information about Toy Dogs
To discover more about the various specific breeds of Toy Dogs, their origins, history, temperaments and characteristics - please follow one of the following links below:
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