AKC Official Guide to Toy Dogs: Over 20 Lovable Breeds including Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Papillon, and Pomeranian (CompanionHouse Books) Learn All About Toy Breeds from the American Kennel Club

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Your 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 over 20 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!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CompanionHouse Books; First Edition (September 9, 2025)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1621872432
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1621872436
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.37 x 10 inches