Beagles
Having a small dog as a pet can be a wonderful addition to a family who loves dogs. Toy breeds like Maltese, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Dachshunds and many others all can be quite a handful when it comes to training. So, small dog breeds are in fact safer than larger dog breeds. The Yorkshire Terrier is truly one of the smaller dog breeds and is full of energy, loyalty, and intellect.
However, you must train your children to treat your dogs with respect because if they tease them, your dog may hurt them in the process of defending themselves. Most small dogs require great supervision and you must remember this when taking care of them. During 1450-1600, the growing middle class were able to afford dogs as pets – they were no longer just for the Royals and Nobles.
House training small dogs is about teaching them how to live in harmony with the humans of their pack. A good example is the fact that larger dogs can attack them or as indicated earlier, they can hurt themselves by jumping off furniture. The history of small dog clothing goes back to the days when King Arthur ruled over Great Britain in 520 A.D. Dogs used in the military and law enforcement wore protective clothing.
Over time, the dog may show behaviours that to the experienced eye would be considered dominant, however, to the dogs owner these behaviours are seen as either breed specific, for example, ‘that’s how Chihuahuas’s are’, or …
