Latest Toy dogs Stories
A California woman said a mountain lion that wandered onto her property was cornered by a gang of unlikely guardians -- her trio of toy chihuahuas. Ana Lee Spray, 23, said she was awakened Saturday morning by the sound of her three chihuahuas barking at the top of their tiny lungs at the opening of the garage at her Sage home, KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, reported Monday. Spray said she looked out her daughter's window to investigate the ruckus and was shocked to see her gang of 3-pound dogs had...
A dog that disappeared following a deadly car crash in Concord, Calif., has been found and will be reunited with its injured owner, the victim's aunt says. Denise Bezerra, whose nieces Dominique and Britney Cushman were involved in the Interstate 5 crash, said Britney's 2-year-old Chihuahua, Coco, has been found after being missing for several days, the Contra Costa Times said Friday. Bezerra said the recovery of the dog, one of five canines traveling with the sisters during Monday's crash,...
Firefighters in Pennsylvania said they used an industrial-strength vacuum to pull a Shih Tzu puppy out of an abandoned well. Plum Borough Assistant Fire Chief Jim Scuffle said the dog, owned the Palombo family, fell down the well during the weekend and firefighters tried to rescue the pet for three hours without success, WPXI-TV, Pittsburgh, reported Tuesday. Eventually, we hooked up an industrial-strength vacuum and sized it down to about 1 inch. We caught on to one of the dog's legs and...
By Sandra T. Molina DOWNEY - Friday's opening of Disney's latest family fare, "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," may be good for the studio's pocketbooks and moviegoers, but may not be for the four-legged canines featured in the flick. Local animal shelters are concerned that a Chihuahua buying frenzy will ensue. "Much like what happened after the '101 Dalmatians' movie, we tremble at the thought of impulsive puppy purchases, which may ultimately end up in our animal shelter in just a few short...
By John Beifuss If celebrity purebred Tinkerbell sees "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," there could be a putsch in Paris Hilton's purse. This live-action Disney release isn't the heel-biting reboot of "Clueless" I'd expected; instead, it's an almost epic canine consciousness-raising comedy-adventure in which a pampered pooch sheds her designer doggiewear and recovers her ethnic identity - and her ancient bark - after a dognapping plot leaves her stranded in Mexico. "We chihuahuas are not toys or...
APPLAUSE, A-PAWS - Tails were wagging Saturday at the Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills when more than 300 Chihuahuas attended an exclusive doggie screening of the upcoming canine comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua." The movie, which features an international cast of dogs, including some found at rescues in Los Angeles and Mexico, hits theaters October 3, 2008. Here is the link from Saturday's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" doggie screening at the Fine Arts Theatre. Click Here:...
A fluffy little dog named Lexi is being called a hero for helping to rescue an 85-year-old neighbor who collapsed in his Brooklyn apartment. Linda Deutsch concedes that she thought Lexi -- a white bichon frise -- was being naughty when she refused to get into the elevator for their walk. Finally, though, Deutsch let Lexi lead her down the hall. That's when she heard a cry for help. The building superintendent was summoned, and they found Charles Postler, who had been lying helplessly on the...
Latest Toy dogs Reference Libraries
The Shih Tzu originated in China and is reported to be the oldest and smallest of the Tibetan holy dogs. The breed has several nicknames: Tibetan Temple Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog (due to its face looking like the flower), and the Tibetan Lion Dog. The breed stands 8 to 11 inches tall and weighs 9 to 16 pounds. It is a solid, compact dog with good substance for its size. The Shih Tzu is characterized by its short snout, large eyes, flowing double coat, and palm-like tail which waves above its...
The Pug is a toy breed which was bred during the 15th century BC as lap dogs for Chinese Rulers during the Shang dynasty. The popularity of the breed later spread to Tibet, then Japan and Europe. The Pug was eventually dubbed the official dog of the House of Orange due to one saving the Prince of Orange's life. Several other famed historical rulers kept Pugs as pets. The breed was also kept as a scent hound and a guard dog. The Pug arrived in America during the 19th century. The breed's name...
The Löwchen is a very rare breed, also called the Little Lion Dog. Little is known about the history of the breed. It can be seen in paintings as far back as the 1500s. The modern Löwchen was bred by enthusiasts in Belgium, France and Germany in the late 1800s. The breed may be somehow related to the Bichon Frise. The Löwchen is a small breed, sometimes considered a toy breed, and is generally a companion dog. It has a wide, short muzzle on a broad skull. Its eyes are round and...
The Havanese is a Bichon type dog developed in Cuba from an older breed, the Bichon Tenerife, which was introduced by Spanish sailors. It was briefly used as a circus dog, trick dog, and court companion in Europe during the 19th century. It is a very natural breed. The Havanese is a sturdy dog for its small size and should never look fragile. It stands from 8.5 to 11.5 inches tall. Its rump is slightly higher than its withers, giving it an agile appearance as it moves. Its face is...
The Coton de Tuléar is a small companion breed and the official dog of Madagascar. It is believed that the Coton was brought to the port of Tuléar by Spanish and Portuguese sailors in the 16th century. The breed was frequently used as a companion for sailors, merchants, pirates, and noblemen in travel. The breed may be linked to the Bichon family of dogs. The Coton is not widely recognized by the public, but is quickly increasing in popularity. The CKC, UKC, FCI and the Coton de...
