Toy Dogs

A small brown-and-white Chihuahua stands alert in green grass, facing the camera with large upright ears and bright, expressive eyes. The dog’s compact build and short coat are highlighted against a softly blurred outdoor background.

Chihuahua

Descended from a larger breed called Techichi, these tiny dogs were valued for companionship and spiritual beliefs.
A small tan Brussels Griffon stands on a dry grassy shoreline near a calm body of water. The dog has a shaggy coat, distinctive beard, and expressive dark eyes, looking attentively toward the camera. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the dog against the natural outdoor setting.

Griffon Bruxellois

The Griffon Bruxellois, also known as the Brussels Griffon, originated in Belgium to hunt and control rodents in stables.
Light tan Italian Greyhound standing in tall green grass with one front paw raised. The slender dog is shown in profile, looking attentively to the left, with a blurred natural background of sunlit greenery.

Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhounds have a history that stretches back 2,000 years and were bred as a companion and skilled hunter.
A small white Maltese dog runs toward the camera along a grassy garden path. Its silky coat and fluffy ears bounce as it moves, while warm sunlight and softly blurred flowers and greenery create a bright, cheerful outdoor setting.

Maltese

The Maltese was originally bred as a companion dog and a symbol of luxury for royalty and noblewomen.
A small tricolour Papillon dog with a long, silky white coat and large black feathered ears sits on a paved path. The dog faces the camera with an alert expression, while a softly blurred background of autumn foliage in warm brown and gold tones creates a natural outdoor setting.

Papillon

Papillons were originally bred as companion dogs for European nobility and royalty during the Renaissance.
A small brown Pekingese dog sitting in green grass outdoors, looking to the side with its tongue out. The dog has a fluffy coat, dark face, and long feathered ears, with a soft, blurred grassy background.

Pekingese

For centuries, Pekingese were companions of Chinese emperors and were rarely seen outside the royal court.
A fluffy tan Pomeranian walks along a dirt path in a green, tree-lined park, looking toward the camera with a cheerful expression and slightly open mouth.

Pomeranian

Pomeranians were much larger, and by the early 1900s, they had become firmly established as a beloved companion dog.
A fawn-colored Pug standing on a grassy lawn in a sunlit garden. The dog has a curled tail, a wrinkled face with a black muzzle, and is looking directly at the camera, with flowers and foliage softly blurred in the background.

Pug

Pugs were originally bred in ancient China to be companion dogs for emperors and wealthy families as far back as 400 B.C.
A Yorkshire Terrier standing outdoors on leaf-covered ground, looking directly at the camera. The small dog has a long silky black-and-tan coat, upright ears, and a topknot tied with a bow, with a softly blurred background of golden grass and blue sky.

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkies were originally bred in the 1800s to hunt and kill rats in mills and mines in Yorkshire and Lancashire, England.

Disclaimer: Dog breeds are grouped according to the breed classifications recognised by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA). Groupings are provided as a general guide and may differ from those used by other kennel clubs globally.

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