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Classes Of Small Dogs Surveyed - Part Two
Part 2 of this article on small dog breed types looks at small dogs in the toy, terrier, non-sporting, and herding groups.
Terrier Dogs
Terriers were bred for the hunt - foxes, rabbits, rats, and even river rats, badgers, and otters. Rather than the hunters of old, most terriers these days are bought as pets. And with their affectionate and loyal temperament, they do make lovely pets. It's wise to keep in mind, however, that they are dogs with a strong personality, and they need equally strong willed owners. This is just as true for the small, toy terriers - they don't see themselves as small dogs. Terriers also have a lot of energy, so you'll need to exercise them a fair bit. They have wiry coats, and they have {particular grooming needs in order to maintain that characteristic wiriness}.
If you're after a small dog, you're spoilt for choice in the terrier group. The small dog breeds are: the Border Terrier, Australian Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Irish Terrier, Norwich Terrier and Norfolk Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Welsh Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Bedlington Terrier dog breed, Scottish Terrier and Sealyham Terrier.
Toy Dogs
Toy dogs are a very recognizable small dog type, due to their popularity with both people and celebrities. Because many toy dogs are large breeds bred down to size, you'll find toy breeds in many of the other categories as well.
Toy dogs are friendly, though they can be angry and fierce as well. But they are great lap dogs, and often a cherished member of the family. Toy dogs include: the Papillon, Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu, Miniature Poodle, and the Pomeranian dog breed.
Non-Sporting Dogs
"Non-sporting dogs" is like a general classification for those breeds that are recognized by the American Kennel Club but don't fit into any other classification. They have varying temperaments, colors, sizes, ancestry, and coats. Small breeds in the non-sporting group are: the bichon frise, Tibetan Spaniel, Boston Terrier, Tibetan Terrier, Schipperke, French Bulldog and the Lhasa Apso.
Herding Dogs
Herding dogs are a fairly new classification in the AKC. The dogs in this category used to be part of the working group. And, in many breed registrars across the globe they are still a member of the working group, as a sub-category. The dogs registered by the AKC are usually kept as pets, although herding (and working) dogs are still used worldwide on cattle stations and farms due to their talents in herd livestock. They can be trained to respond to specific commands and whistles, and perform a variety of herding related tasks particularly well. In families as pets, herding dogs will often try and good naturedly herd their human family, particularly the kids.
Small dog breeds in the herding group are the Shetland Sheepdog, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Border Collie, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
Miscellaneous Dogs
The miscellaneous category covers breeds not fully recognized by he AKC. There are no small dogs here.
Dogs 101- Shetland Sheepdog