Small dogs: why choose them and what should not be done
There are those who can not resist the charm of the German shepherd, those who prefer a dog with dry and strong muscles like the boxer, and those who love small dogs, similar to the dwarf dwarf with a compact and muscular body.
For those who live in small apartments and do not want to give up the trustworthy company of a four-legged friend, choosing small dogs is the ideal solution. Furthermore, whether it is a mongrel or a purebred dog, the small specimens are easy to transport, they adapt perfectly to life in the city, they are friends of children, who thanks to their company learn to be more autonomous and responsible, and the elderly who can handle them without difficulty.
The small dogs have a peaceful character, a docile temperament and tend not to bark much, but they can manifest defensive and impetuous attitudes precisely because of the dimensions that make them feel more exposed to danger and feed the "small dog syndrome".
According to experts among the causes of the syndrome there is not only the nature of the dog because to influence the behaviors and insecurities of Fido are above all the attitudes of the owners who transfer their anxieties on the animal. Often the owners, precisely because of the small size of the dog, prevent their four-legged friend from socializing with other animals and people to avoid potential dangers.
Another mistake to avoid is tolerating behavior that in medium-large dogs we would not accept because they are wrong or risky for the animal and those around it.
In both cases there is a solution that calms the owners' anxieties and avoids unnecessary stress for the animal and is a good training course for dogs.
Affectionate and irresistible, we discover together why it makes sense to make small dogs in the family and what the advantages are.
Small dogs: 5 advantages of small dogs
If you are thinking of welcoming a four-legged friend into your family and are undecided between small, medium and large, we will tell you about the five advantages that make small dogs the perfect companions for adventure.
Small costs: caring for a small dog weighs less on the family budget. Some examples? Unlike a large dog that needs careful grooming in specialized centers, taking care of cleaning a small dog is easier because we can wash it comfortably at home using products suitable for its skin. Moreover, small size also means less shampoo! A good savings for the wallet that is not put to the test even on the food front because even the purchase of dog food is reduced.
Space: if the size of our four-legged friend is important, Fido will need more space to live peacefully and calmly. Try to imagine a Corsican dog inside a studio apartment ... difficult, right? For a small dog, small spaces are not a problem because it easily adapts to apartment living.
The moment of the walk: in front of an owner and his large dog, the question arises: who walks who? Walking with a large dog means appealing to all our strength to control it and prevent him from setting the pace. On the contrary, small dogs are easier to handle during the time of walking days.
Yes, traveling: car, train, plane, ferry, bus, bicycle, no means of transport is a problem when you choose to travel with a small dog because the size makes it easy to transport the animal.
The relationship with the human: small dogs are perfect for children who learn to cultivate a sense of responsibility thanks to the presence of their four-legged friend. The reduced dimensions of Fido make it the ideal company even for elderly people who can more easily manage daily life in the company of the animal.
Small dogs: 10 purebred dogs perfect for young and old
Small dogs are those animals that reach and do not exceed 10 kg in adulthood. A further distinction based on kilograms classifies them into toys or mini small, up to 4 kg, and mini, from 5 to 10 kg.
The beagle is an example of a small dog, also present in the list that collects the ten most suitable dogs for children, but it is only one of the many four-legged friends perfect for young and old.
Let's discover together which are the most famous small dog breeds able to make even the hardest of hearts melt.
- Maltese
- Shih tzu
- Fox terrier
- Chihuahua
- Poodle
- Cavalier King
- Dwarf volpino
- Dwarf Pinscher
- Yorkshire terrier
- Little lion dog