Selected breeds of toy dogs

name origin height in inches* dogs (bitches) weight in pounds* dogs

(bitches) characteristics comments

Cavalier King Charles spaniel (English toy spaniel) England 12–13

(same) 13–18

(same) moderately long coat with feathering on ears, chest, tail, and legs; large, round eyes most popular toy dog in England

Chihuahua Mexico 5

(same) maximum 6

(same) large, erect ears; coats are either short and smooth or long and soft with fringing smallest recognized dog breed

Chinese crested China 11–13

(same) 5–10

(same) two coat types: hairless (except for tufts on head, feet, and tail) and powderpuff (long, silky coat) possesses a harefoot that can grasp and hold objects

Maltese Malta 5

(same) 4–7

(same) long, silky, white coat; sturdy build noted for its fearlessness

papillon France/Belgium 8–11

(same) maximum 11

(same) fine-boned and dainty; long, silky coat named for ears that resemble butterfly wings

Pekingese China 6–9

(same) maximum 14

(same) long, coarse coat with heavy feathering; black-masked face with short muzzle considered sacred in ancient China

Pomeranian Germany 6–7

(same) 3–7

(same) cobby body; abundant double coat; small, erect ears descended from sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland

pug China 10–11

(same) 14–18

(same) square, cobby body; massive head; tightly curled tail; wrinkled face and neck miniature mastiff

shih tzu Tibet 10

(same) 9–16

(same) sturdy build; long, flowing coat; proud carriage considered a non-sporting dog in Canada

Yorkshire terrier England 8–9

(same) maximum 7

(same) long, silky coat, parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail, hanging straight down each side of the body also called Yorkie; noted for its independent nature

*1 inch = 2.54 centimetres; 1 pound = 0.454 kilogram