Small Breed Dogs

Information On Small Dog Breeds

Did You Know...

• The Bichon poodle belongs to the non-sporting, toy group of dogs.

• Chihuahuas originated in Mexico and are named after the Mexican state where they were originally bred.

• Because the Jack Russell’s mission was to rid the neighborhood of rodents, they also pursued the rodents who ran underground.

• The sheltie is officially a Shetland Sheepdog who originated as a herding dog on the Shetland Islands.

• The Siberian Husky is a purebred dog, not a dog that is half this and half that.

• The Shichon is not the type of dog that should be left home all day while you are at work. The dog is very social and craves attention.

• A Shitzu Poodle normally weighs in the eight to fifteen pound range.

• The Maltese breed is a very old European Toy breed, dating back several thousand years, and well known in Roman times.