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Common Name

Traits

Affenpinscher

Affenpinscher

Demeanor is game, alert and inquisitive. The Affenpinscher is fearless toward any aggressor. Has great loyalty and affection toward its master and friends. Generally quiet, but can become vehemently excited when threatened or attacked.

Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffon

Full of self-importance. The Brussels Griffon is Intelligent, alert and sensitive.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles is an active, graceful, well-balanced dog, very gay and free in action.

Chihuahua

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is a graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression, compact, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament.

Chinese Crested

Chinese Crested

The Chinese Crested is alert and gay.

English Toy Spaniel

English Toy Spaniel

The English Toy Spaniel is a bright and interested little dog, affectionate and willing to please.

Havanese

Havanese

Very intelligent, and has a tendency to learn tricks very rapidly. The Havanese are playful, and they do well with children, canine, and non-canine pets.

Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound

Mild and affectionate character. The Italian Greyhound is a loyal, tractable dog with developed intellect.

Japanese Chin

Japanese Chin

An intelligent and sensitive dog. Whose only purpose is to serve man as a companion. The Japanese Chin is responsive and affectionate with those it knows and loves. Reserved with strangers or in new situations.

Maltese

Maltese

Among the gentlest mannered of all little dogs. Maltese are lively and playful as well as vigorous, without fear. His trust and affectionate responsiveness are very appealing.

Manchester Terrier

Manchester Terrier

Neither aggressive nor shy. Keenly observant, devoted, but discerning. The Manchester Terrier is generally friendly with other dogs.

Miniature Pinscher

Miniature Pinscher

Spirited presence, complete self-possession, fearless animation. This is the Minature Pinscher.

Papillon

Papillon

Alert, happy, and friendly. The Papillon is neither aggressive nor shy.

Pikingese

Pekingese

Regal dignity, intelligence and self-importance. The Pekingese ia a good natured, opinionated and affectionate companion to those who have earned its respect.

Pomeranian

Pomeranian

Extroverted, exhibiting great intelligence and a vivacious spirit. The Pomeranian is a great companion dog as well as a competitive show dog.

Poodle

Poodle

Carrying himself proudly, intelligent and very active, that's the Poodle. An air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself.

Pug

Pug

The Pug is even-tempered. Exhibiting stability, playfulness, great charm, dignity, and an outgoing, loving disposition.

Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu

Outgoing, happy, affectionate, friendly and trusting towards all. As the sole purpose of the Shih Tzu is that of a companion and house pet.

Silky Terrier

Silky Terrier

Keenly alert. The Silky Terrier's manner is quick, friendly, and responsive.

Toy Fox terrier

Toy Fox Terrier

Intelligent, friendly and alert, loyal to its owners. The Toy Fox Terrier learns new tasks quickly and is eager to please. Self-possessed, spirited, determined and not easily intimidated. Highly animated toy dog that is entertaining,comical, and playful all of his life.

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

Vigor and self-importance. The Yorkshire Terrier is confident in manner.

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