Toy Dog Breeds may be small, but they are not toys
Jan 05
Have your friends made fun of you for looking at Yorkie puppies for sale? We have heard them called every name in the book; apartment dogs, sissy dogs, pocket sized dogs and lap dogs. None of these titles are really fair, especially the title given to them by the American Kennel Club, the toy dogs. These small packages of dynamite are perfect for those people who choose to stay single and for the elderly. They don’t eat you out of house and home and generally they don’t make much noise and most are well behaved.
To compensate for their size; owners have given their toy dog breeds brave and fierce names. The best behaved Pomeranian I was ever acquainted with had been given the name of ‘Trouble’. Its owner wanted nothing to do with names like ‘Tiny’ or ‘Tinkerbelle’ so Trouble was her next choice. There was a neighborhood Chihuahua for sale named ‘Charger’ and a Maltese called ‘Ivan the Terrible’, but the most contradictory name was given to the gentlest of all toy breeds, a Yorkie, who was referred to as ‘Killer’.
Historically the toy dog breeds were favored by the rich. Through selective breeding by the royalty of the world these little bundles of energy keep their puppy like appearance and demeanor most of their lives. No dog owner will deny that when they first brought their pet home as a puppy these animals provided unending entertainment and affection. These owners still loved their dogs as they grew however, many owners look back lovingly on these special times. The toy dog breeds never really lose the puppy playfulness and energy and for most owners that creates an allure for the smaller breeds.
Somewhere in history the title ‘toy’ was given these dogs and many in the K-9 world see that as a major blunder. Toy, rather than referring to its size has given these smaller breeds a treatment they don’t deserve. They are not toys and shouldn’t be treated as such. Because of their size they depend on their owners for everything. They aren’t like the larger breeds that can grab food off the table and muscle their way into the front seat of the car. Many parents mistakenly will bring home a toy breed expecting their young children to play with it as a toy. Playing dress-up is one thing but, tossing a Yorkie up and down and treating it like a rag doll is not what these animals were bred for.
As small as these dogs are they have big hearts. They protect their owners without hesitation and are loyal to a fault. Anyone who is thinking about a smaller dog should welcome the chance to have a puppy for years to come. Their expressions of curiosity and continuous affection are an enormous draw for these breeds. The demand for the smaller breeds grows daily. If you’re looking at this site right now you either have a toy dog in your home or are contemplating getting one. Check out our selection. We guarantee you’ll fall in love at first sight.
