Non-Sporting Dog Breeds : The Top 10 Dogs In This Group.

Toy dogs play a critical role in the lives of folk that live alone and their presence can have constructive effects on the fitness of the sick, the aged and the housebound.

Toys make great traveling companions and are enthusiastically accepted nearly everywhere. Toy dog breeds are always hard to housebreak but typically evolve well to flat life. It possibly belongs somewhere in the top 10 though not in the two position. With endurance a Yorkie can be obedience trained. Early socialization is necessary so the dog does not become too shrill and to guarantee barking is controlled. The breeds in this widespread group have a good range of sizes, coats, characters and appearances and go from the tiny dog breeds like the small Bichon Frise to the enormous chow chow and even include the sublime Dalmatian and the well-liked Poodle, Bulldog and Boston Terrier. The top ten preferred Non-Sporting dog breeds in the USA according to the North American Kennel Club 2005 registrations are described below and their registration rank is included in brackets.

Poodles don't shed their hair and are usually called hypoallergenic because they are excellent for folk with allergies. This strong, tiny dog breed gets along well with children and with other pets though children and little children should be managed conscientiously to guarantee they do not harm the dog. The Pom is a proud and assured, even cocky, toy dog that requires early and exhaustive socialization with strangers to reduce its tendency to bark. Maltese enjoy obedience coaching and some will do well in competitive obedience and agility competitions. Poodle information. Tiny Pinscher The Small Pinscher or Min Pin is the most active and energetic of all of the toy dog breeds.