When choosing a dog, the future owner has a large number of questions related to its content. Will she have enough space in a city apartment? How much money will be spent on food? If you want to choose a breed that is as simple as possible in content and unpretentious in care, then dogs of small sizes are ideal for you. Which animals are suitable for this category? About this below.
Small smooth-haired breeds of dogs
This category includes:
- American Toy Terrier. Miniature dog, derived by crossing the fox terrier and the Mexican chuhuahua. A very energetic dog, prone to leadership. Very unpretentious at home, little eats, loves children.
- Boston Terrier. American breed, bred in the 19th century by combining an English bulldog and a terrier. A companion dog. She has established herself as a watchman.
- Smooth-haired fox terrier. Country of origin - Britain. The maximum growth at the withers is 35 cm, weight - about 8 kg. Fox Terrier needs an experienced owner who will train his teams and teach them to order. Otherwise, his behavior will become annoying and destructive.
- Dwarf pinscher. Initially, this breed was invented for hawking on mice, but eventually it was used as a flat dog. Pinschers differ in specific gait, reminiscent of the gait of a horse.
- Russian toy terrier. Decorative breed, bred in the mid 50-ies of the 20 century. Pretty mobile and elegant dog with dry muscles and thin skeleton. Sexual type is observed in behavior, but it is externally rather weakly expressed.
- Dachshund. These dogs have been known for a long time, so it is difficult to establish the country of origin. By nature, the dachshunds are friendly and active, with a balanced temperament and a pronounced sense of dignity.
- Australian Terrier. A stocky animal with dark eyes and erect ears. Has a cheerful disposition, is well adapted for living in a small apartment. However, she needs frequent walks and active games to maintain good health.
In addition to small short-haired breeds of dogs, there are also rocks with long fur. It can be Japanese hin , shih-tzu , papillon and Italian spitz. All these dogs have a great character, which makes them favorites for adults and young children.
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