index.htm Louise = Proprietors Subscribe to The Bone-Mot, our FREE monthly e-mail newsletter! Click here to see sample issue Select Interest Selecting the Perfect Pooch Special Breed-Specific Reports Free Articles Best Training Books Discussion Board Home Alone Our Favorite Products Bone-Mot Links to Other Sites Our Policies Contact Us Home Page z Are you considering a small dog for your household but aren't sure which one is right for you? Let us help! As an ex-breeder, certified canine specialist, dog writer and dog person, I'll share everything I've learned over the years. It's important to remember that a Toy breed is a small dog (generally less than 10 pounds), but he's not a "toy." He is a full-fledged dog requiring training, grooming, exercise, medical care, time and attention. There will be expenses ... lots of them. Take some time to explore our site. You'll find honest information - what's good and what's bad - about all the Toy breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). For even more detailed information, order one of our breed-specific Special Reports that tell you about temperament, care and maintenance, potential health problems, where to buy your dog, and explain puppy-lemon laws and much, much more. If you have questions, would like to offer advice, or perhaps share your experiences, please visit our Discussion Board. Or, send me an e-mail. Note: Any article or webpage here may be reprinted and used by other publishers and webmasters provided credit is given to Louise Louis and www.toybreeds.com. __________________________________________________ Free Articles ____________________________________________ New! Animal Welfare vs Animal Rights We explain the difference and support the right of people to own pets... click here to continue reading The Health Problem Every Owner of a Toy Breed Dog Should Understand Have you ever heard a dog cough, take shallow or quick breaths, and honk like a goose? Those are symptoms of a collapsed trachea... click here to continue reading Finding the right dog Please keep in mind that the three most important aspects of a successful dog/human relationship are: 1) the characteristics of the breed, 2) the temperament of the individual dog, and ... click here to continue reading Situation - Suggested Breeds You have allergies = Toy Poodle (won't shed much), Italian Greyhound (clean and odorless), Shih Tzu (has hair rather than fur) ... click here to continue reading 7 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Animal Shelters 1. "No-Kill" Shelters Aren't Totally. In the website words of one of the first no-kill shelters, The San Francisco SPCA ... click here to continue reading Choosing a Vet Get Referrals. By all means, ask your friends, but expand your circle of contacts. If you visit an animal shelter or the canine dog patrol ... click here to continue reading Housebreaking Toy Breeds are notoriously difficult to housebreak, but partly this is because owners let a Chihuahua or Shih Tzu get away with behavior they'd never tolerate in a German Shepherd... click here to continue reading Prevent Loss - Microchip What happens if one morning you open your front door to retrieve the newspaper and Fido dashes through the door in pursuit of a squirrel ... click here to continue reading Making Dog Treats "Two Paws Up" Liver Treats 1. Get quarter pound of lamb liver (that's about 4 oz. - the liver may be packaged in larger sizes ... click here to continue reading You've already made up your mind If you know the breed you want to get and just want more information on how to select a puppy, train and care for him .... click here to continue reading Ready to subscribe to our free monthly e-zine, the Bone-Mot? ... Subscribe Click here to read about all the Toy breeds Copyright © 2003 by Canyon New Media, LLC All rights reserved. toybreeds.com 1198 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste D PMB 129, Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA Phone: 714.842.8750 Fax: 702.537.3654 American Kennel Club Toy Breeds •Affenpinscher •Brussels Griffon •Cavalier King *Charles Spaniel •Chihuahua •Chinese Crested •English Toy Spaniel •Havanese •Italian Greyhound •Japanese Chin •Maltese •Manchester Terrier •Miniature Pinscher •Papillon •Pekingese •Pomeranian •Pug •Shih Tzu •Silky Terrier •Toy Fox Terrier •Toy Poodle •Yorkshire Terrier Special Reports are for sale on each Toy breed for $9.95 each.