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Toy Dog Breeds

Are you looking for a pocket sized ball of fluff to be your constant companion? A tiny little friend to love? Then you might be looking for a toy dog, which are often miniature versions of larger breeds.

To make it easy for you, we have put a list together with the most popular toy dog breeds in Australia. You can also view more small dog options on our small dog breeds page.

Learn more about their history, characteristics, temperament, common breed diseases and conditions and lots of other interesting facts to help you choose the perfect little dog!

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Brussels Griffon (Griffon Bruxellois)

The Brussels Griffon, also known as Griffon Bruxellois in Europe, is a toy dog breed.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small dog, equipped with a moderately long coat, long floppy ears and a well-feathered chest and tail. Officially classified as a toy breed, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies was originally developed by cross breeding King Charles Spaniels with Pugs.

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog and is named after its place of origin in Chihuahua, Mexico. Chihuahuas come in many different varieties, and each is as unique as its owner.

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound (also referred to as the IG) is a slim, fine boned dog.  It looks quite similar to the Whippet but it is smaller in size and stature. 

Japanese Spitz

The Pomeranian is a small, Spitz-type toy dog named after the Pomerania region of northern Poland and eastern Germany.

Miniature Bull Terrier

The Miniature Bull Terrier is a small and stocky but very strong little dog. Selectively bred from smaller examples of the full-sized Bull Terrier, the Miniature version is almost identical in its appearance and its temperament.

Miniature Dachshund

There are three varieties of Miniature Dachshunds including shorthaired, wirehaired and longhaired and each of these varieties do shed.

Miniature Fox Terrier

The Miniature Fox Terrier, also known as the Mini Foxie and Toy Fox Terrier, is a small sized dog that was originally bred for hunting game and vermin.

Miniature Pinscher

The Miniature Pinscher is a small domesticated dog, muscular and full of energy. An old breed, the Miniature Pinscher can be traced back to more than 200 years ago.

Papillon

The Papillon is small, fine boned, energetic dog that is also known as the Continental toy Spaniel or Dwarf Spaniels. 

Pekingese

Pekingese are very small dogs which have a long, soft, and straight coat that feels furry. The dog looks like a miniature dog-lion with a mane.

Pomeranian

The Pomeranian is a small, Spitz-type toy dog named after the Pomerania region of northern Poland and eastern Germany.
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