Toy Dog Breeds

Discover 18 dog breeds categorized as toy. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.

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Affenpinscher

Stubborn, Curious, Playful, Adventurous, Active, Fun-loving, Affectionate, Gentle, Loyal, Smart, Playful, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Athletic, Crate Trained, Cuddly Loving, Gentle Calm, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good with Other Animals, Housetrained, Social, Loves, Independent, Adventrous, Shy, Quiet, Dignified

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Fearless, Affectionate, Sociable, Patient, Playful, Adaptable, Affectionate, Athletic, Playful, Friendly, Gentle, Curious, Funny, Smart, Loves, Heart Murmur, Size Small fifteen to twenty nine lbs, Couch, Brave, Dignified, Independent, Quiet, Loyal, Protective, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Potty Trained, Shy, Good with Other Dogs, Crate Trained, Silly

Grossbritannien und Nordirland

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Chinese Crested

Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Alert, Playful, Happy

China

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English Toy Spaniel

Affectionate, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Happy, Loving

England

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Havanese

Affectionate, Responsive, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Funny, Friendly, Playful, Brave, Curious, Gentle, Loyal, Smart, Loves, Quiet, Shy, Athletic, Independent, Couch, DtwoD Required, Unknown with Cats, Known Adverse Behaviors, Easy Going, Loving, Submissive, Sweet, Happy, Energetic, Eight To Nine Months Old, Needs A Playful Doggie Companion In Her New Home, Eight Months Old, Dignified, Love To Cuddle, Protective, Loves People, Affection Motivated, Cuddle Bug, Eager to Please, Good with Dogs, Leans in, Lap Dog, Mellow, Seeks Affection, Gentle Soft mouth, Silly Playful, Joyful, Loves Toys And A Good Sweater, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Bonded, Not Good with Cats

Kuba

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Italian Greyhound

Mischievous, Affectionate, Agile, Athletic, Companionable, Intelligent, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Loves, Gentle, Affectionate, Athletic, Loyal, Timid, Zoomie, Shy, Lapdog, Snuggly, Friendly, Funny, Protective, Velcro, Curious, Brave, Dignified, Couch, Independent, Energetic, Goofy, Prefers Female Dogs, Likes Toys, Small Dog Friendly, Snuggle Buddy, Social Butterfly, Only Thirty Five Pounds, Loves To Cuddle, Loves All People, Sweet, Knows Sit Stay Come Leave It And Loose Leash Walks, Prefers Calm And Older Doggie Friends, Good with Dogs, Multi dog home preferred, Cats Unknown, Good with Kids, Kids ten positive, Loves Toys, Exuberant Energy, Loves To Bark At Squirrels, Crate Trained, Loves Leash Walks, Cat Friendly, Low Energy And Walk And Potty Well On A Leas, Good With Other Dogs, Good With Cats, Available As A Pair With Sister Gretta, Loves Cuddles, Belly Rubs, Happy, Good On A Leash, Total Nut Case, Sleeps In Dog Bed, Reliable Potty Manners, Loves Kisses, Sweet Loving Playful, Sweet Tiny Loving Playful

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Japanese Chin

Alert, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Cat-like, Affectionate, Gentle, Playful, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loyal, Athletic, Independent, Loves, Smart, Couch Potato

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Maltese

Playful, Docile, Fearless, Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Responsive, Easygoing, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Friendly, Sweet, Affectionate, Couch, Gentle, Loves, Playful, Funny, Brave, Curious, Smart, Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Special Medical Needs, Energetic, Shy, Loyal, Athletic, Dignified, Independent, Quiet, Loves Belly Rubs, Crate Trained, Foster Needed, Good with Kids, Potty Trained Working on it, Has Lived With Other Dogs, Bonded, Active, Snuggly, Costa Mesa Adoption Center, Active Dog, Eager to Please, Lap Dog, Suitable for Apartment Living, Loving, Social, Happy, Kissy, Protective

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Miniature Pinscher

Clever, Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Responsive, Playful, Affectionate, Gentle, Quiet, Brave, Curious, Playful, Independent, Funny, Smart, Loves, Friendly, Couch, Loyal, Gentle and Friendly, Athletic, Dignified, Silly, A Real Lover, Has Lived With Other Dogs, Bonded, Positive Interactions with Dogs, Requirement No cats due to temperament and or a history of inappropriate behaviors towards cats, Positive Interactions with Kids, Recommendation Older children due to high energy behaviors that may overwhelm young children, Activity Level High, Active Dog, Eager to Please, Intelligent, Suitable for Apartment Living, Apartment Appropriate, Chino Hills Adoption Center, Good with Dogs, Sweet, Activity Sleepover Eligible, Senior, Crate Trained, Goofy Big Personality, Blind, Active and Playful, Confident, Enjoys Walks, Dog Selective Slow Intros, Non destructive in Home, Older Children, Snuggle Master, Special Needs, Food motivated, Living in Foster Home, Knows Tricks, Cat Friendly, Loves Kids, one Cat Compatibility Yes, one Kid Compatibility Older Children Okay, one Energy Level Moderate Exercise, Velcro, Chatty, Concerned, Protective

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Papillon

Hardy, Friendly, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Happy, Affectionate, Gentle, Friendly, Dignified, Athletic, Curious, Loves, Playful, Smart, Couch, Brave, Funny, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Quiet, Ask the Adoption Counselor about my special Behavior Waiver, Good with Cats, Outdoors, Somewhat Shy, Loves Hiking, Shy, Snuggly, Loves Attention, Alert

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Pekingese

Opinionated, Good-natured, Stubborn, Affectionate, Aggressive, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Crate Trained, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Playful, Friendly, Athletic, Dignified, Funny, Smart, Brave, Couch, Gentle, Independent, Quiet, Loves, Energy Level Average, Good with Dogs Yes, Good with Kids Older, Loyal, Foster Needed, Bonded, Adoption Fee one hundred fifty, People friendly, Senior Citizen, Adult Only Home Preferred, Good for Vet Care, Food motivated, Loves People, Playful Goofy, Cuddle Bug, High jumper climber, Mellow Laid Back, Possibly Cat Friendly, Velcro Dog, Kid Friendly, Dog Friendly, Loves Attention, Lap Dog, Available for Foster, Active, Demanding activity attention, Easily Excitable, Family Friendly, Hiker, Jumps on people, Physically playful, Seeks Affection, Silly Playful, Loves Kisses, Need To Be In A Home With A Fully Fenced In Yard, Needs Home With Kids, Enjoys Toys, Sweet, Couch potato, Loves kisses, Heartworm Positive, Vision Impaired, Active Dog, Can Be Aggressive Bite, Intelligent, Likes Other Dogs, Shy, Suitable for Apartment Living, Walks Well on Leash, Fence Required, Good with cats, Good with dogs, Needs Companion Dog, Very Shy, Couch Potato, Protective

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Pomeranian

Extroverted, Friendly, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Curious, Smart, Funny, Athletic, Playful, Loves, Quiet, Loyal, Couch, Good with Dogs, Active, Adult Only Home Preferred, Dog savvy Children ten positive, Good in car, Playstyle Wrestler, Takes time to adjust, Happier with another dog in home, Leash Trained, Medium Energy, Independent, Dignified, Size Small fifteen to twenty nine lbs, Sensitive, two Medical Care Center, Couch potato, Loves kisses, Loves Cuddles With People

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Pug

Docile, Clever, Charming, Stubborn, Sociable, Playful, Quiet, Attentive, Couch, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Active, Mellow, Athletic, Curious, Quiet, Dignified, Puppy, Brave, Protective, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with Children, Needs Active Lifestyle, Shy, Snuggly, Independent, Great On A Leash, Adult Only Home Preferred, Small Dog, Cratetrained, Housetrained

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Russian Toy

Friendly, Adaptable

Russia

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Shih Tzu

Clever, Spunky, Outgoing, Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Loyal, Independent, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Happy, Active, Courageous, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Loves, Gentle, Funny, Couch, Smart, Quiet, Loyal, Existing Conditions Disclaimer, Bonded, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good with Cats, Gentle and Friendly, Athletic, Dignified, Independent, Not Housetrained, Needs a fenced yard, Never Been Out Of The Shelter, Currently Living in Foster Home, Crate Trained, Housetrained, Energetic, Brave

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Silky Terrier

Friendly, Responsive, Inquisitive, Alert, Quick, Joyful, Gentle, Affectionate, Sweet, Loving, Social, Happy, Kissy, Friendly, Athletic, Couch, Curious, Loves, Independent, Smart, Funny, Playful, Housetrained, Hypoallergenic, Shots are up to date, Single Dog Home, Spayed Neutered, Loyal, Quiet, Brave, Dignified, Love Food, Treat Motivated, Beautiful, Shy, Heartworm Positive, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Hearing Impaired, Can Be Bossy With Others, Couch Potato, Protective, Lovable Grouch

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Toy Fox Terrier

Friendly, Spirited, Alert, Loyal, Playful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Funny, Smart, Loves, Gentle, Curious, Protective, Couch, Loyal, Quiet, Independent, Athletic, Dignified, Brave, Vocal, Adventurous, Chill, Communicative, Patient, Playfu, Resilient, Snuggly, Loves kisses

Verenigde Staten

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Yorkshire Terrier

Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Courageous, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Gentle, Playful, Smart, Protective, Curious, Independent, Funny, Athletic, Quiet, Couch potato, Brave, Dignified, Loves Kisses, Loves, Loves Fetch, Food Motivated, Timid, Stubborn, Couch, Cat Friendly, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, No Young Children, Shy, Miguel Is A Loyal Loving Gentle Best Friend, Scruffy, Cuddly, Good with Children over ten, Good with Other Dogs, Indoor Dog, Size Small fifteen to twenty nine lbs, Fearful Shy, Likes smaller dogs, No Children Under ten

About Toy Dog Breeds

This category includes dog breeds that are categorized as toy. These breeds share certain characteristics that make them distinctive in this category.

Key Characteristics

Dogs in the toy category often share these traits:

  • Specific physical or behavioral traits related to toy
  • Common temperament or personality characteristics
  • Similar care requirements or training considerations

Popular Toy Breeds

Some well-known breeds in this category include Affenpinscher, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chinese Crested, English Toy Spaniel, Havanese.

Finding the Right Toy Dog

When considering a toy dog breed, it's important to research individual breed characteristics and needs. Every dog is unique, and even within categories, there can be significant variation between breeds and individual dogs.