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Companion and toy dogs

Small dogs bred for companionship and well suited to city life.

23 breed(s) in this group

Bichon Frise
An always-cheerful ball of white fluff, the Bichon Frise is a gentle, sociable, easy-going companion that sheds very little.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Bolognese
A small, all-white Italian bichon with a fluffy coat, the Bolognese is calm, affectionate and devoted to its owners.
ToyCompanion and toy dogs
Boston Terrier
Nicknamed the 'American gentleman' for its tuxedo coat, the Boston Terrier is cheerful, affectionate and easy to live with in the city.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Brussels Griffon
A small Belgian dog with a wiry red coat and an almost human expression, the Brussels Griffon is lively, curious and devoted to its owner.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Gentle, affectionate and always good-natured, the Cavalier King Charles is an ideal family companion, in a house or an apartment.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Chihuahua
The world's smallest dog has a big personality: lively, loyal and brave, the Chihuahua is an ideal companion for city life.
ToyCompanion and toy dogs
Chinese Crested Dog
An elegant little dog, hairless or long-coated (Powder Puff), the Chinese Crested is affectionate, cheerful and devoted to its owners.
ToyCompanion and toy dogs
Coton de Tulear
A small white dog with a coat as soft as cotton, the Coton de Tulear is cheerful, sociable and very attached to its family.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
French Bulldog
Compact, funny and very cuddly, the French Bulldog is an ideal city companion, as long as it is well protected from heat.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Havanese
A small Cuban dog with a silky coat, the Havanese is cheerful, sociable and easy-going, ideal for families in the city.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Japanese Chin
An elegant little dog of the Japanese nobility, the Japanese Chin is calm, refined and very affectionate with its family.
ToyCompanion and toy dogs
King Charles Spaniel
A small, short-nosed companion spaniel with a soft expression, the King Charles is calm, affectionate and perfect for a quiet life.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Lhasa Apso
A small, long-coated guardian of Tibetan monasteries, the Lhasa Apso is proud, watchful and very attached to its family.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Löwchen
Famous for its traditional 'little lion' clip, this European bichon is cheerful, lively and very affectionate.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Maltese
A small dog with a long, silky white coat, the Maltese is gentle, playful and devoted to its owners. It sheds very little.
ToyCompanion and toy dogs
Papillon
Recognisable by its large, fringed ears shaped like butterfly wings, this little dog is lively, clever and surprisingly athletic.
ToyCompanion and toy dogs
Pekingese
Once the dog of China's imperial palaces, the Pekingese is dignified, independent and devoted to its owners, with the look of a little lion.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Poodle
Intelligent, cheerful and barely shedding, the Poodle comes in four sizes, from Toy to Standard, and adapts to almost any household.
Toy – LargeCompanion and toy dogs
Pug
A small dog with a wrinkled face and a comic nature, the Pug is affectionate, sociable and made for indoor life, away from the heat.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Russian Toy
A tiny, elegant dog with large ears, the Russian Toy (Russkiy Toy) is lively, cheerful and very attached to its owners.
ToyCompanion and toy dogs
Shih Tzu
Gentle, cuddly and full of charm, the Shih Tzu is a calm little companion dog, perfect for apartments but sensitive to heat.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Tibetan Spaniel
A small dog from Tibetan monasteries, the Tibetan Spaniel is lively, intelligent and affectionate, with an almost cat-like independence.
SmallCompanion and toy dogs
Tibetan Terrier
A shaggy dog from the Tibetan mountains, the Tibetan Terrier is cheerful, affectionate and hardy. It sheds very little.
MediumCompanion and toy dogs

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