Shih Tzu

As the name suggests, "toys" are small in stature, but don't let their size fool you. Many toy breeds are, pound for pound, just as tough as their cousins in the Working group. City and apartment dwellers find life with toy breeds easy and enjoyable.

Affenpinscher Brussels Griffon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chihuahua Chinese Crested English Toy Spaniel Havanese Italian Greyhound Japanese Chin Maltese

Manchester Terrier Miniature Pinscher Papillon Pekingese Pomeranian Poodle Pug Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Toy Fox Terrier Yorkshire Terrier

Name of Resource	Material Type	Description	Comments
Dog Adoption Guide , Pedigree	Interactive Questionnaire	Take the Profiler to narrow your choices to the Group which you can best care for. Is a Hound dog really right for you?	Toys are not for everyone. It is essential that one has the maturity to remain watchful to avoid injury to these delicately boned breeds. Do you have small children? If so Toys are not a good choice for your family. Small dogs are alluring but are you equipt for veterinarian bills that mount up because of injury or defects such as Liver Shunt?
Select-A-Dog Questionnaire , Pedigree	Interactive Questionnaire	Narrow your choices down to a list of the top 10 breeds best for you and your lifestyle.	Did you match a Toy Group Breed in your top 10 selections? Prevent mismatches of Toys to your family's needs by studying resources and asking mentors. We are trying to prevent Breeds and Mixes that are unsuitable for certain homes from becoming rescues. Unfortunately shelters and pet organizations are overrun with dogs and puppies not carefully chosen. Please do your part... research the breed or type you may wish to purchase or adopt.