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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.

Double Long Low Shedding Moderate Energy Short Single Smooth Toy Dogs Very Vocal XSmall

Chihuahua

Double, Long, Low Shedding, Moderate Energy, Short, Single, Smooth, Toy Dogs, Very Vocal, XSmall /

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.

Double Frequent Light Shedding Moderate Energy Rough Short Smooth Toy Dogs XSmall

Griffon Bruxellois

Double, Frequent, Light Shedding, Moderate Energy, Rough, Short, Smooth, Toy Dogs, XSmall /

The Griffon Bruxellois, also known as the Brussels Griffon, originated in Belgium to hunt and control rodents in stables.

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.

Long Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Silky Single Smooth Toy Dogs XSmall

Maltese

Long, Moderate, Moderate Energy, No Shedding, Silky, Single, Smooth, Toy Dogs, XSmall /

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.

High Energy Long Low Shedding Silky Single Toy Dogs Very Vocal XSmall

Papillon

High Energy, Long, Low Shedding, Silky, Single, Toy Dogs, Very Vocal, XSmall /

Papillons were originally bred as companion dogs for European nobility and royalty during the Renaissance.

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.

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Pomeranian

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Pomeranians were much larger, and by the early 1900s, they had become firmly established as a beloved companion dog.

Apricot Miniature Poodle with a neatly groomed curly coat standing on a woodland path, facing the camera with its fluffy tail curled over its back.

Curly Frequent High Energy Long No Shedding Single Small Utility Dogs XSmall

Poodle

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Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers, helping hunters retrieve ducks and other waterfowl.

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.

Frequent High Energy Long No Shedding Single Smooth Toy Dogs XSmall

Yorkshire Terrier

Frequent, High Energy, Long, No Shedding, Single, Smooth, Toy Dogs, XSmall /

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

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