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If you don’t have a particular type of dog in mind, it isn’t easy deciding which breed to purchase. The first step is to look at what size dog is most suitable to your needs and environment. Is your house big enough for a large dog? Or do you only have a courtyard? Small dogs can provide great company. And there are a lot of different types of small dogs, vastly different in both temperament and appearance. Whilst toy dogs are amongst the most well known of the small dogs, there are others that are similar to their larger canine siblings.

I’ll run through three different breeds in this article – brussels griffons, whippets, and welsh terriers.

Brussels Griffon Dog Breed

According to rumors the large, human-like eyes of the brussels griffon were part of what led George Lucas, of Star Wars fame, to create the Ewoks. And looking at pictures of them, you can see why people think this.

Brussels griffons are particularly sensitive and devoted dogs who will be more closely bonded with one person than others. They should be socialized when they are very young. Their sensitivity and one-person nature mean they aren’t suited for families.

One of the great things about the brussels griffon is that they get along well with cats, as well as other dogs, although care should be taken when they are with dogs a lot bigger than them.

The Welsh Terrier Breed

These cute dogs are fairly calm when you look at other terrier breeds. They have a sturdy look, and lots of personality, particularly the boys. They are affectionate, curious, outgoing, joyous, and without fear.

Historically, Welsh terriers were used to keep the rat and vermin population down, and because of this, welsh terriers love to chase things – including cats. So,, if you own a cat, this may not be the ideal dog for your family.

Great with children,  welsh terriers need a backyard where they can’t escape as they do love to dig, and could thus escape. When taking your welshie for a walk, be sure he stays on the leash, because his road sense when on a quest for fun is not good at all.

Welsh terriers require quite a commitment from their owners. They need grooming regularly, and get bored when home alone for too long. They probably suit someone with a part time job rather than a full time job. When they’re bored, they can be destructive around the house.  

Whippet Information

Whippets are a type of sighthound dog, which are named because they hunt using sight and speed instead of smell. These elegant looking dogs are small, ranging in height from 18.5 to 20 inches for male whippets, or 17.5 to 18.5 inches for female whippets. And the whippet dog breed look just like small versions of greyhounds!

Whippets have been described as being like toy dogs in nature, liking nothing better than curling up on your lap. These are very loyal dogs, bonding with their owner strongly, though still friendly to strangers and children. The whippet dog breed are very gentle, and as such they have been used in aged care facilities.

Whippets should be kept inside. With such thin coats, they will be too cold outside, and they have a strong bond to their owners. Whippets make great apartment dogs if you are willing to exercise them regularly.

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