Recent Posts Tagged With 'toy group'

• Miniature Pinscher Dog Breed has a Square-Proportioned and Sturdy Body

  Posted on Friday May 8th, 2009 at 11:29 in dog, dog breed, toy dog, miniature pinscher, dog profile, miniature dog, toy group

  History The Miniature Pinscher is not a miniature version of the Doberman Pinscher. In fact, the Min Pin is the older of the two breeds. Clues about the Miniature Pinscher’s origin are scarce, but it is noteworthy that a cat-sized red dog resem...

• Japanese Chin Dog Breed is a Devoted Companion

  Posted on Thursday April 23rd, 2009 at 11:51 in dog, dog breed, japanese chin, toy dog, dog profile, toy group

  History Despite its name, the Japanese Chin dog breed is actually of ancient Chinese origin, probably sharing a close relationship with the Pekingese. Like the Pekingese, the Chin was kept by Chinese aristocracy, and sometimes presented as a gift to ...

• Chihuahua Dog Breed is Graceful, Small, and Compact, Slightly Longer Than it is Tall

  Posted on Tuesday April 7th, 2009 at 02:54 in dog, dog breed, chihuahua, toy dog, dog profile, toy group

  History The smallest breed of dog, the Chihuahua has a controversial history. One theory holds that it originated in China and was brought to the New-World by Spanish traders, where it was then crossed with small native dogs. The other theory contend...

• Shih Tzu Dog Breed are Gentle Lapdog and a Vivacious Companion

  Posted on Friday March 27th, 2009 at 08:34 in dog, shih tzu, dog breed, toy dog, dog profile, toy group

  History The Shih Tzu (or more properly, Shih Tzu Kou) means Lion Dog, designating the breed as one of the most esteemed animals in China because of its association with Buddhism. Even though the Shih Tzu is most often associated with China, it probab...

• Silky Terrier Dog Breed is a Miniature Version of a Working Terrier

  Posted on Sunday March 1st, 2009 at 05:36 in dog, dog breed, dog profile, silky terrier, toy group

  History In the late 1800s, Yorkshire Terriers were brought to Australia from England. These dogs had striking steel blue and tan coat coloration and were bred with the native blue and tan Australian Terriers in an effort to improve the latter’s...

• Pomeranian Dog Breed Small, Square-proportioned and Miniature Spitz

  Posted on Friday January 2nd, 2009 at 04:42 in dog, dog breeds, pomeranian, dog profiles, toy group

  History The smallest member of the spitz family the Pomeranian boasts tough sledding dog ancestors. Exactly when it began to he bred down in size is not known; nor is it known exactly where this miniaturization took place, although Germany, and speci...