Trying to put dog breeds into categories immediately confronts exceptions, and the companion/toy category illustrates this perfectly. Although any dog can be kept as a companion animal, certain breeds are generally kept just as pets.
While many of these companion breeds are quite small, not all are. And while many toy breeds are companion breeds, some are not recommended as family pets, especially where there are young children.
Some of the most popular breeds today are toy breeds. The masses who enjoy these animals today are indebted to ancient royalty, as in leaner times only nobles and royal families could afford to keep dogs who did nothing to earn their keep.
Various tiny breeds were developed and kept as symbols of authority, rank, and wealth. Many were designed as lapdogs, and they indeed spent much of their time warming the laps of their owners.
Toy Dog As A Pets
Although companionship can be found with just about any dog, it is the principal trait that was selected for in the creation of many toy breeds, so these dogs are often affable to the extreme.
Although all dogs are neotonous compared to wolves, toy breeds typically demonstrate even greater neoteny. They constantly seek the companionship of their owners.
They often retain the appearance of a puppy into adulthood, and many play like puppies until old age. Other endearing qualities include the comical antics typical of a Pug and the extra-long eyelashes of the Maltese and Shih Tzu.
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