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More Toy Dog breeds.
Toy Dog Breeds
| Mostado-Michu | Tricolor dog (white, black, brown – think beagle) with a strongly arched tail. It has drooping ears covered with soft, silky fur and its body fur is also soft to the touch, with no rough undercoat. Gentle and sensitive, they were prized by upper class townsfolk who sat them on a silk pillow while they entertained to show off the dog’s sweet nature. |
| Pulgo | This breed is small but stocky, with heavy bones and strong muscles. They have small, neat paws. Pulgos can be of any dark color and are usually marked with white on their foreheads, bellies, and feet. Their coats are short and don’t need a lot of grooming.
Intuitive and sensitive, the Pulgo knows when its owner is feeling badly and will comfort them. Many circus acts used to feature this dog as part of their repertoire because of their amiable, clownish nature and ability to learn new tricks. These same abilities make it a good choice for a family pet. |
| Ründelmar | A small dog with a short brindle coat and a long, expressive tail. They whimper but do not bark. Because of this they became known as the Baker’s Friend because they kept the cooks company early in the morning when they prepared the bread and didn’t wake up the townspeople by baying and barking. |
| Soft-coated Manchita | Often called the badger-fox dog because of its low body, fluffy fur, and pointed snout and ears. The tail of a Manchita is especially long and full. The dogs range in color from dark gold to reddish-gold with a black nose and small, black eyes. Because of their loud, piercing bark they were often used as watchdogs by peasants and village shopkeepers.
This breed shows affection by lying down on the feet of its owner. Folklore says that if a Machita does so to a stranger, it is a sign the stranger can be trusted. |
| Volponischer | A miniature greyhound with a long, thin, white snout, the Volponischer is active and sensitive. It was once kept by nobility for coursing contests. Now they make good family pets, requiring strong exercise only a few days a week. The fur of this breed is short and light, almost like suede; it can be either light or dark, but always has a grayish cast. |
