Small breeds in The Non-Sporting Group
Breed Size and Personality
American Eskimo Dog (see Toy Group)
Bichon Frise Though the Bichon has quite a weight and height range—between 12-18 pounds and 9.5- AKC: “Playful,” 11.5 inches, owners agree that from a “Curious,” “Peppy” temperament standpoint, they are friendly, ideal Bichon Frise Club of companions, ready to love you one minute and America make you laugh the next.
Coton de Tulear Depending on gender, Cotons stand between 9-11 AKC: “Charming” “Bright,” inches and weigh between 9-15 pounds. That’s a big range! They are true companion dogs, often “Happy-Go-Lucky” selecting one favorite human—though their playful, United States of America funny antics will entertain everyone. Coton de Tulear Club
Not your typical sweet companion dog, their own Lhasa Apso breed club warns that Lhasa are NOT naturally obedient and can be “somewhat manipulative.” AKC: “confident,” “smart,” Apparently their agile brains make them wonder if “comical” their humans always know what’s best :). At 10-11 inches and 12-18 pounds in adulthood, these American Lhasa Apso Club independent but affectionate little canines were bred to guard Himalayan compounds. As a result, they can be very wary of strangers.
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Breed Size and Personality Lowchen At 10-15 pounds and 11-13 inches in adulthood, AKC: “Affectionate,” “graceful,” the “little lion dog,” as the Lowchen is affectionately called doesn’t shed like a lion “gentle,” “somewhat active” (they have hair, not fur), but they are Schipperke Club of apparently as brave as that big cat. America
Schipperke Though standing less than a foot tall and weighing only between 10-16 pounds, AKC: “Intelligent,” “enthusiastic,” Schipperkes are called tough, sturdy little dogs. “graceful,” “charming,” They’re smart (and opinionated apparently) with drive to explore, sometimes bolting out a door in Schipperke Club of search of their next adventure. Be ready for America obedience training —early and often!
Tibetan Spaniel Though standing less than a foot tall and weighing only between 10-16 pounds, “Alert,” “funny,” “like to Schipperkes are called tough, sturdy little dogs. They’re smart (and opinionated apparently) with please,” “very active” drive to explore, sometimes bolting out a door in Tibetan Spaniel Club of America search of their next adventure. Be ready for obedience training —early and often!
Xoloitzcuintli (See Toy Group)
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