Appearance: Dachshunds can have 3 different types of coats; long-haired, short-haired and wired-hair. Wired-hair dachshunds have scrappy looking fur. Its not very long but isn’t short. Dachshunds have short legs and long bodies. They are often called “weenie dogs” because of their shape. They have a large head with a long snout. Their eyes are [...]
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Appearance: There are two different looks to this dog. Most people think that they can only be hairless. But there is also a powder puff version. The two different types can be born in the same litter. The hairless Chinese crested is more dominate so they are more common. They have have on their head, [...]
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Papillons are a type of spaniel. They get their name from the french word meaning butterfly. Their ears look like the wings of a butterfly. They resemble a chihuahua in appearance, but have much more fur than even the long haired chihuahuas. They live around 12 to 15 years. There is a “drop-ear”version of the [...]
Continue Reading →Pros and Cons of Owning a Tiny Dog
As always, owning a pet has its downside. People often get small dogs thinking they wouldn’t be hard to handle. They think they are low maintenance, but they are far from it. But owning a tiny dog does have its up side, too. PROS: Portable/easy to carry Lovable Lapdogs You can dress them up Great for [...]
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