Are These Dogs Good for Families?
These dogs were bred to be family dogs. They are friendly and people-oriented. Their low exercise needs make them perfect for families that are just looking for a lap dog. They are particularly good with older children, as long as they aren’t expected to hike or take part in any serious physical activity.
At the same time, they aren’t necessarily the best dogs for smaller children. While some of them do love children, socialization does play a large part. If they are not around children at a young age, they will likely not want to be with children when they are older. Their small size also means that they are more likely to be injured and become fearful of smaller children.
This can cause fear-biting, which is common between small dogs and children. Often, these dogs will be fine with laidback kids who know how to handle dogs, but they are not suitable for extremely hyperactive children.
The Poodle originated in Germany, but it was the French who bred it into three sizes and created the famous Poodle cut. The standard size Poodle was used as a retriever for waterfowl hunters, the miniature was used to sniff out truffles in the forest, and the smallest toy Poodle was a companion to the rich and noble. The Poodle became a circus dog for some time, and then was registered first in Britain in 1874, and in America 12 years later.
The Bichon Frise came from the Mediterranean and have a lineage dating back to the 1300s. French or Italians brought them from the Canary Islands and once in Europe they became very popular. They graced the courts of royalty and the rich and wealthy. They were popular in circuses and after World War 1 the Bichon Frise was recognised as a breed in 1934.
The Shih-Tzu dates back as far as 8000 B.C. Believed to have been bred in Tibet or China, they were valued by the Chinese Dynasty. They led a privileged life and were referred to as small lions by Marco Polo in the 1200s. The Empress T’zu Hsi came to the throne in 1861 and the Shih-Tzu was her favourite animal. 1928 was when the first pair were brought to England, and in 1969 they were recognised by the American Kennel Club.
They aren’t technically a mixed breed.
While this dog was originally created by breeding together multiple dog breeds, they are no longer consider a mixed breed. This is because the same dogs have been bred over generations. You can no longer get an original Daisy Dog from breeding multiple breeds together. You get one by breeding two Daisy Dogs together.
The exception to this rule is dogs that were directly mixed from multiple small breeds and then advertised as “Daisy Dogs.” These dogs do not come from the original line but are another breeder’s attempt at crafting a similar dog breed.
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A Daisy Dog is a mix of several small, non-shedding dogs. Unlike other mixed breeds, this one has been carefully developed to display specific traits. Most Daisy Dog litters today are produced by breeding two different Daisy Dogs together. For this reason, this breed tends to be a bit less varied than other mixed breeds.
This breed has been developed through many generations to produce what it is today. They are still in active development, which means that the breeders who specialize in them are still incorporating and encouraging key traits.
These dogs were bred for their happy personality, low-shedding coats, and teddy-bear looks. They are companion dogs to the end, which means that they are often an easy choice for new owners. They are easy to take care of and don’t tend to be as hyper or yappy as other small dogs.