Toy dogs like a Maltese make great pets.

Consider a toy dog breed for your faithful apartment companion. These small dogs often weigh no more than 10 to 15 pounds. But don't let their size fool you because a small dog doesn't mean small personality. I had a Maltese that was 3.5 pounds and was adorable, of course, but she had one huge, spunky personality.

This toy dog, would go to the beach and run circles around the bigger dogs. She would dash this way and that and drive all the dogs crazy with her antics and speed. And, she had no idea she was tiny. She stood her ground with other dogs and never cowered.

Some popular toy dogs are:

• Chihauhua
  
• Pug
  
• Yorkshire Terrier
  
• Shih Tzu
  
• Maltese
  
• Havanese
  
• Affenpinscher
  
• English Toy Spaniel

You can look at the American Kennel Club's website and find out more about these particular breeds. Toy dogs are fun loving. They are easier to control than a dog that weighs 4 times as much. You can stay warm together as toy dogs fit snuggly in your lap. Also, traveling about with her can be easy with a small pet carrier.

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