What are toy dogs?
Toy dogs are very small dogs. But what of a “toy” they have absolutely nothing, on the contrary! These dogs, although very small, have a very strong character and are not afraid of the other beings around them.
Toy dogs can be ideal for those who live in an apartment or who have small spaces available or for those who travel a lot , because it is easier to take them with you. But even if they are very small dogs, they still need their space: always leaving them confined within the walls of the house or in small spaces thinking that it is enough, is wrong. The dog must always have its own space , the ideal would be walks, shorter, but still necessary.
As for nutrition , toy dogs have more particular needs than other dogs: it is necessary to pay close attention to the doses, it is not trivial to say that these dogs need small portions of food possibly enriched with immunostimulants, detoxifiers and antioxidants. . As for snacks and snacks, being very small dogs, we must not overdo the portions, because heavier and larger foods can easily tire and burden the dog.
What are toy breeds?
Dogs under 9 kg in weight are generally considered toy dogs. The most widespread and well-known breeds are:
Shihtzu, Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Pug, Maltes, and Pomeranian, Poodle, Silky Terrier.
But toy dogs, even if very small, should not be underestimated! Often due to their size, towards other larger dogs, they can be more “aggressive” because they immediately feel threatened.
But despite this, toy dogs can be a great company and we can take them wherever we want, but we must always remember that like all other dogs, they have their needs. So the more we respect them, the happier they will be!
