Today, dogs of small breeds are becoming more popular all over the world. These charming miniature dogs often have a friendly cheerful nature and get along well with people and with pets. Such pets require very little space, so they are easy to keep even in a small apartment. In addition, it is easy to travel with them, placing the animal in a small handbag. The motherland of many small breeds of dogs is China.
Chinese breed of small dogs
- Pikinis is considered one of the oldest breeds of dogs. This decorative dog was bred in China for notable people. The weight of an adult pikiness varies from 3.2 kg to 6.4 kg, and the maximum height is 23 cm. This decorative dog is absolutely undemanding care, physical exercises are not necessary for it. However, the process of her upbringing and training is quite difficult, because the pikineses are rather stubborn and self-confident.
- Decorative breeds of dogs Chinese crested or downy has two varieties: paudadpuff and naked. The latter, as is clear from the title, does not have a wool cover, whereas in the first one the whole body is covered with soft wool. Dog weight can reach 5.9 kg, and height - 33 cm. Elegant Chinese crested dog is an active and cheerful dog, very devoted to its masters.
- The Tibetan spaniel originated in the mountainous Tibet. Its height is about 25 cm, and the maximum weight reaches 6.8 kg. In ancient times, Tibetan monks used dogs so that animals would rotate prayer drums for them.
- Shih Tzu is another ancient breed of Chinese dogs, home to which is Tibet. Even in the 20th century, these dogs were considered a privilege only of the Chinese emperor and were forbidden for maintenance by all other people. The height of the dog can not be more than 28 cm, and the weight - no more than 7.25 kg. This miniature dog is tender, sometimes haughty and proud, but very courageous and true to his masters.
- Some breeders consider Chinese breeds of dogs a butterfly or a papillon and a Japanese spitz . The homeland of dogs of these breeds, according to some sources, is China, from where they spread to Europe. However, there are no reliable data on the origin of these breeds.
