Your Yorkie

Small, but mighty, Yorkies are well loved. They're often:

• Brave and ready for adventure
• Always on the go, has a keen eye for adventure
• Small and travels well
• Loving and loyal to her owners
• Protective of family; a good watch dog
• Quirky and entertaining personality

But play close attention to these characteristics:

Not Just "Standard"

The Standard Poodle may be a "fancy" breed, but these dogs can have a great place in everyday families. They're considered:

The Huggable Husky

The Husky is a recognizable "working" dog. You'll have such fun with this pup who is:

• Outgoing, playful personality
• Sweet, gentle, and sensitive
• Always on the go, with a keen eye for adventure
• Good with children
• Friendly and eager to please
• Even-tempered, affectionate, and happy-go-lucky

Keep her busy and entertained, though, because she:

The Spunky Shih Tzu

This distinctive looking dog can easily win your love. You chose to snuggle up with a Shih Tzu because you can expect certain traits:

• Excellent companion
• Needs minimal exercise
• Sweet, playful, and friendly
• Alert, curious, and busy
• Good around other pets and dogs
• Intelligent, friendly, and easily won over

It will take training, socialization, and attention to avoid problems related to these traits:

The Sweet Sheltie

Chances are that you chose to share your home with a Shetland Sheepdog because you expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle:

The Remarkable Rottie

Rottweilers have reputations, both good and bad. Traits you can expect include:

• Well suited as a companion, family dog, or working dog
• Confident, steady, and fearless
• Even temper and gentle disposition
• Large, strong, and athletic, with lots of stamina in cooler climates
• Protective of owners; excellent guard dog
• Intelligent and easy to train

Where you should take care:

The Pug - What a Pup!

If you're looking for a great mixture of spunky, cute, and silly, a Pug might be just the right addition to your family. Pugs are well-loved because of certain characteristics:

• Outgoing, playful personality
• Needs minimal exercise
• Vigilant watchdog with a ready bark
• Even-tempered, affectionate, and happy-go-lucky
• Good with children and other pets
• Small, but sturdy

Avoid Pug problems by understanding that they can:

Cheer for Pom Poms!

Pomeranians are just full of fluffy personality. Chances are that you chose her because you like Pom Poms and you expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle: