Toy Group
As defined by the American Kennel Club:
"The diminutive size and winsome expressions of Toy dogs illustrate the main function of this Group: to embody sheer delight. Don't let their tiny stature fool you, though - - many Toys are tough as nails. If you haven't yet experienced the barking of an angry Chihuahua, for example, well, just wait. Toy dogs will always be popular with city dwellers and people without much living space. They make ideal apartment dogs and terrific lap warmers on nippy nights. (Incidentally, small breeds may be found in every Group, not just the Toy Group. We advise everyone to seriously consider getting a small breed, when appropriate, if for no other reason than to minimize some of the problems inherent in canines such as shedding, creating messes and cost of care. And training aside, it's still easier to control a ten-pound dog than it is one ten times that size.) "
| Breed Name | Information | Misc. Notes | Photos |
| Affenpinscher | The Affenpinscher is good for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. | | |
| Brussels Griffon | The Griffon is an intelligent cheerful dog with a terrier-like disposition. Griffons are good dogs for apartment life and will do okay without a yard. | | |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an eager, affectionate tail-wagger. Lively, outgoing and sportive. These fearless lively little dogs want to please. | | |
| Chihuahua | The Chihuahua is a good companion dog. Courageous, extremely lively, proud and enterprising, it gives and demands affection. | | |
| Chinese Crested | Good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard. They should wear a sweater in cold weather. | | |
| Havenese | The Havanese is good for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. | | |
| Italian Greyhound | The Italian Greyhound is good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard. | | |
| Japanese Chin | The Japanese Spaniel is a good dog for apartment life. They are moderately active indoors and will do okay without a yard. | | |
| Maltese | The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. | | |
| Miniature Dachshund | The Dachshund is an elongated, vigorous, muscular dog with short legs. It carries itself proudly and has an intelligent expression.Good for apartment living. | | |
| Miniature Pinscher | They are loyal to their masters, spirited and alert, with high energy. Intelligent, lively and brave, it is a big dog in a little dog's body. | | |
| Papillon | A "royal" personality. Happy, perky, lively. | | |
| Pekingese | | ||
| Pomeranian | The Pomeranian is a lively little dog. Intelligent, eager to learn, very loyal to its handler and family. | | |
| Pug | Good natured, confident and affectionate. | | |
| Shihtzu | Excellent lap dog. | | |
| Silky Terrier | The Silky Terrier is good for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. | | |
| Silky X Yorkie Terrier | Silky and Yorkshire Terrier Mix | | |
| Toy Fox Terrier | The Toy Fox Terrier is good for apartment life. It is very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. It cannot tolerate cold weather. They should wear a coat in the winter to help keep it warm. | | |
| Toy Poodle | The Toy Poodle is sensitive and remarkably intelligent. Highly responsive, they are said to be one of the most trainable breeds. Pleasant, happy, perky and lively, they like to be with people. | | |
| Yorkshire Terrier | Yorkies are friendly and loyal. Can get used to being pampered. | |