In part two of this article, we look at small dogs in the terrier, non-sporting, herding, and toy groups.

Terrier Dogs

Terriers were bred to hunt - rabbits, rats, foxes, and even otters river rats, and badgers. These days, most terriers are bred as pets. And with their affectionate and loyal temperament, they do make great pets. However, they are dogs with a strong personality, and they need similarly strong and determined owners. This is just as true for the small, toy terriers - they don't see themselves as small dogs. Terriers also have an abundance of energy, so will need their exercise. They have wiry coats, and they have particular grooming needs in order to maintain that characteristic wiriness.

If you're after a small dog, you're spoilt for choice in the terrier group. The small dog breeds are: the West Highland White Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Border Terrier, Australian Terrier, Irish Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Norwich Terrier and Norfolk Terrier, Welsh Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Bedlington Terrier dog breed, Sealyham Terrier, and Scottish Terrier.

Toy Dogs

Toy dogs are amongst the most well known of the small dog types, due to their popularity with both people and celebrities. Because some toy dogs are large breeds bred down to size, you'll find toy breeds in many of the other categories as well.

Toy dogs are generally very friendly, though they can be angry and fierce as well. They do make great lap dogs, however, and are often cherished members of the family, akin to a child. Toy dogs include: Toy Poodle, Japanese Chin Dog, Maltese, and the Pomeranian dog breed.

Non-Sporting Dogs

Non-sporting dogs is a general term for those breeds the American Kennel Club recognizes, that don't fit into any of the other groups. They are different in terms of their size, coat, color, temperament, and ancestry. Small breeds in the non-sporting group are: the bichon frise, Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier, Boston Terrier, Schipperke, French Bulldog and the Lhasa Apso.

Herding Dogs

Herding dogs are a fairly recent classification in the American Kennel Club. The breeds in this category used to be part of the working group. And, a lot of breed registrars across the globe they are still part of the working group, as a sub-classification. In the American Kennel Club, most dogs in this group are bought as pets, although herding (and working) dogs are still used throughout the world on farms, cattle stations, and ranches due to their unique abilities to herd livestock. They can be trained to respond to specific commands and whistles, and perform a variety of herding related tasks particularly well. When herding dogs are pets, the herding instinct still remains. They generally express it by gently herding their humans, particularly if there are any children in the family.

In the herding group, the small dog breeds are the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Border Collie, and the Shetland Sheepdog. 

Miscellaneous Dogs

The miscellaneous category covers breeds not fully recognized by he AKC. There are no small dogs here.

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