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Category: Companion and Toy Dogs
Standard Poodle
The largest poodle—far more than a pretty clip; a brilliant, athletic water retriever at heart.
Miniature Poodle
The mid-size poodle—smart, curly, and a perfect balance of companion and athlete.
Toy Poodle
The tiniest poodle—curly, clever, and a perennial favorite lap companion.
Bichon Frise
The white powder-puff companion—cheerful, plush, and nearly non-shedding.
Havanese
Cuba's silky, bouncy companion—the only native Cuban breed, endlessly charming.
Maltese
The ancient white silky toy—the classic 'lap cloud' with a noble history.
Bolognese
The white, cottony Italian bichon—calm, rare, and quietly devoted.
Löwchen
The 'little lion dog'—clipped like a lion, rare, and a merry companion.
Shih Tzu
The 'lion dog' of China—long-coated, flat-faced, and born to be a pampered companion.
Pekingese
The imperial lion-dog of China—dignified, flat-faced, and heavy before light behind.
Japanese Chin
The elegant, flat-faced lapdog of Japanese nobility—cat-like and graceful.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The sweet, big-eyed toy spaniel—gentle, affectionate, and endlessly companionable.
English Toy Spaniel
The older, heavier King Charles type—dignified, snug-nosed, and quiet.
Papillon
The 'butterfly-eared' toy spaniel—dainty, brilliant, and surprisingly athletic.
Brussels Griffon
The bewhiskered, almost-human little Belgian—a big personality in a tiny frame.
Griffon Belge
The Belgian griffon with a rich red coat—a rare, expressive little companion.
Petit Brabançon
The smooth-coated Belgian griffon—the short-haired 'little Brabant' with a wizened face.
Yorkshire Terrier
The tiny terrier with floor-length steel-blue and tan silk—a feisty, glamorous companion.
Chihuahua
The smallest of all dog breeds—big attitude, tiny body, in smooth or long coat.
French Bulldog
The bat-eared, flat-faced Parisian—a compact, comical, and ultra-popular companion.
Bulldog
The iconic British bulldog—sour-faced but sweet, low-slung and famously calm.
Chinese Crested
The mostly hairless toy—naked with tufts, or the full-coated 'powderpuff' variety.
Lhasa Apso
Tibet's long-coated sentinel—small, aloof, and a wary little guardian.
Tibetan Spaniel
The little Tibetan temple dog—not a true spaniel, but a bright, independent companion.
