The dogs in the toy group are bred with a different purpose in mind, too. Although many breeds within the other groups are kept solely as pets, their original purpose is to perform some kind of work or other. Toy dogs are bred primarily to be companions, although many of them make good watchdogs and some can catch vermin very adequately.
Despite their small size, toy dogs are still dogs, and they should be treated as such. They may not need to expend as much energy as some other breeds, but they still need adequate amounts of exercise and a proper canine diet. Being carried around all day and fed sweets and other inappropriate food is not a healthy way to treat a dog. Given the chance most toy breeds will enjoy a romp in the sunshine and open air and can normally give a good account of themselves when confronted by larger varieties of their species.
A properly treated dog, whatever the size, will repay the kindness shown to it with affection and by being an amusing and stimulating companion. Another feature shared by most toy dogs is that they are attractive and neat looking little animals. The toy group has representatives drawn from many other breed types, as well as some which are unique to the group.
Here?s a short list of some of the dogs that can be found in the Toy Group;
Affenpinscher, Australian Silky Terrier, Brussels Griffon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested Dog, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, Maltese, Miniature Pinscher, Papillon, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier
