Toy Group Dogs
Toy breeds were developed as companions and lap dogs. Despite their small size, they often have big personalities and make devoted, portable pets.
23 breeds in this group
Affenpinscher
Lifespan
12-15 years
Affectionate
Playful
Highly Intelligent
Biewer Terrier
Lifespan
16-18 years
Affectionate
Great with Kids
Dog-Friendly
Brussels Griffon
Lifespan
12-15 years
Affectionate
Playful
Easy to Train
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lifespan
12-15 years
Affectionate
Great with Kids
Dog-Friendly
Chihuahua
Lifespan
14-16 years
Affectionate
Playful
Protective
Chinese Crested
Lifespan
13-18 years
Affectionate
Great with Kids
Dog-Friendly
English Toy Spaniel
Lifespan
10-12 years
Affectionate
Dog-Friendly
Calm
Havanese
Lifespan
14-16 years
Affectionate
Great with Kids
Dog-Friendly
Italian Greyhound
Lifespan
14-15 years
Affectionate
Dog-Friendly
Playful
Japanese Chin
Lifespan
10-12 years
Affectionate
Dog-Friendly
Playful
Maltese
Lifespan
12-15 years
Affectionate
Dog-Friendly
Playful
Miniature Pinscher
Lifespan
12-16 years
Affectionate
Playful
Protective
Papillon
Lifespan
14-16 years
Affectionate
Great with Kids
Dog-Friendly
Pekingese
Lifespan
12-14 years
Affectionate
Protective
Highly Intelligent
Pomeranian
Lifespan
12-16 years
Affectionate
Playful
Easy to Train
Pug
Lifespan
13-15 years
Affectionate
Great with Kids
Dog-Friendly
Russian Toy
Lifespan
12-14 years
Affectionate
Dog-Friendly
Playful
Shih Tzu
Lifespan
10-18 years
Affectionate
Great with Kids
Dog-Friendly
Silky Terrier
Lifespan
13-15 years
Affectionate
Playful
Easy to Train
Toy Fox Terrier
Lifespan
13-15 years
Affectionate
Great with Kids
Playful
Toy Manchester Terrier
Lifespan
15-17 years
Affectionate
Playful
Protective
Toy Poodle
Lifespan
10-18 years
Affectionate
Great with Kids
Dog-Friendly
Yorkshire Terrier
Lifespan
11-15 years
Affectionate
Playful
Easy to Train