AKC Official Guide to Toy Dogs: Featuring Lovable Breeds including Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Papillon, and Pomeranian (CompanionHouse Books) All About the Toy Class from the American Kennel Club

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The one-stop resource to learn all about adorable toy dogs!
From the American Kennel Club, this is the official guide to the dog breeds in the Toy group20+ toy dog breeds including the French Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, Dachshund, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Chihuahua, and moreUnique breed traits, the history of each breed, living with the breed, AKC standards, and physical characteristicsAKC history, how to pick the right breed for your family, and more

Toy dogs are small but mighty and are more likely to be lap dogs than working dogs — but they sure are cute!

This official guide from the AKC features 23 popular small breeds including the Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, French Bulldog, and more! You’ll get to know each breed, understand their unique characteristics, physical traits, and AKC standards, and discover how each dog can enrich your life!

The American Kennel Club defines a toy dog as a small dog breed that is usually 7–11 inches tall at the withers and weighs 4–8 pounds. The length of a toy dog’s body should be longer than its overall height, making it off square.​ Known for having the first and last word as the official source for all things dog-related, for the first time ever, the AKC is introducing the Official Guide to Toy Dogs. There’s no better resource for all things Toy!

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Learn About Your Favorite Dogs!
20+ toy dog breeds including the French Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, Dachshund, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Chihuahua, and more. 30 sporting dog breeds including the Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, English Setter, German Shorthaired Pointer, and more. Coloring pages of 33 favorite purebred dogs in a variety of settings, from frolicking in nature to lounging in the living room. Learn the American Kennel Club’s 10-step curriculum to a well-mannered dog and pass the CGC Test with flying colors! Learn how to solve common problems like aggression, barking, begging, chewing, digging, jumping up, and potty problems. Puppy training for the critical first eight weeks a puppy spends in their new home, perfect for fosters, breeders, and new puppy owners.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CompanionHouse Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 23, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1621872432
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1621872436
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.37 x 11 inches