The Yorkshire Terrier, often referred to as Yorkie, has an appearance of being alert and inquisitive with all his surroundings with his ears standing up the majority of time. He may be small, but he acts just as tough as a large grizzly bear. He has plenty of energy and is very brave while on adventures.

Temperament of your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

The Yorkshire Terrier puppy is an active one, which is loyal to his family, smart, and is very loving. He will bark at strangers and may be a tad aggressive to newcomers whether they are human or animal. Due to their protective nature, they are better with older children in the home.

Living Environment for your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

Apartment life is fine for the Yorkshire Terrier puppy as long as he receives his daily walk. He does not need a yard, but will still enjoy playing with the family indoors or outdoors. If you take him out during the cold weather, it should be for a short time, as he cannot handle the cold.

Training your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

The Yorkshire Terrier is pretty stubborn when it comes to training. You must be strict, consistent, and of course gentle at the same time. You must not allow the Yorkie to believe he is in control as he can become very jealous of others and you may have a grandchild snapped if not trained while young.

Grooming your Yorkshire Terrier puppy

The Yorkshire Terrier puppy will need his long coat brushed daily. If you do decide to clip his hair it will still need brushed weekly. As well as taking hair of their coat, their teeth will need to be cleaned by your vet on a regular basis, as they are prone to teeth problems.

Stats

Origin: Yorkshire and possibly Lancashire in Northern England
Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years
Diet: The Yorkshire Terrier puppy should be fed a puppy formula four small meals per day until they reach about 6 months of age. At this age, until they are one year old you can decrease the meals to twice per day. After one year old, you can feed them once per day. Remember, to feed them high quality nutritious dog food.
Exercise: Of course, like all dogs, the Yorkshire Terrier puppy will need a daily walk along with a bit of playtime.
Health issues: Yorkshire Terriers are prone to tooth decay, bronchitis, and some problems with digestion. Some Yorkshire Terriers suffer with paralysis due to herniated disks or spine problems.
Height: 6 to 7 inches for both male and female
Weight: not over seven pounds for both male and female
Colors: Yorkshire Terrier puppies are black and tan with the black hair scattered throughout the tan until they are older. Some Yorkshire Terriers may have a blue and tan colored coat.
Coat: long, straight, fine, and silky

The Whippet puppy may look a bit odd as he turns into an adult. His hindquarters are a bit lower than his head and shoulders making him when standing appears to look more like a painting than a real dog. This is one puppy that will surely please every member of the family due to their lovable and loyal nature.

Temperament of your Whippet Puppy

The Whippet puppy is a playful one along with being docile, sweet, affectionate, and lively. He is often chosen for a companion dog, as he is very quiet and calm the majority of the times. He loves children that play gentle and would never harm a child; on the other hand, he does not like cats or other small animals. If given the chance he will hunt and kill any small animal, therefore he should not be in a home with a cat.

Living Environment for your Whippet Puppy

The Whippet puppy does well in an apartment but does enjoy a small yard in which to romp and play. If you live in an apartment be sure to take him outside, play catch, and of course take him for walks. He does not like cold weather and should not be left outside when the temperatures begin to drop.

Training your Whippet Puppy

Training your Whippet puppy should begin at an early age and include all kinds of fun games with running involved. This tends to work best along with variety. He enjoys training that includes mental and physical activity. He does not do well with a rough trainer, which can bring about an aggressive behavior.

Grooming your Whippet puppy

You should brush your Whippet’s coat at least once per week. You can also rub down his coat with a damp chamois to keep it shiny. He will not need a regular bath except for when he is really dirty.

Stats

Origin: England

Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years

Diet: You should feed the Whippet puppy, a high quality puppy food until he or she reaches 6 months of age and then switch to an adult formula. Some individuals like to give their puppies table scraps; your puppy may have more stomach problems if you give him these kinds of treats.

Exercise: Your Whippet puppy will need plenty of exercise or at least time to run free in the fenced back yard. He will also enjoy a long walk daily.

Health issues: The Whippet is prone to skin problems and upset stomachs

Height: 19 to 22 inches for males and 18 to 21 inches for females

Weight: 25 to 45 pounds for both males and females

Colors: all coat colors

Coat: short, fine, and dense

The Siberian Husky puppy is a sweet dog with beautiful blue, brown, amber, or any combination including eyes, which are half-blue, and half-brown that is one feature that everyone notices as soon as they get a glimpse of this precious puppy. If you want a loving puppy that does not bark much, then you will want to rush out and find a Siberian Husky puppy.

Temperament of your Siberian Husky Puppy

A Siberian Husky puppy is a loving and gentle yet playful puppy that is sociable, smart, and easy going. He is great with children of all ages and does not have a tendency to be jealous or harm other animals. He is not fond of strangers and will bark to let you know when someone new is around. However, he will not be aggressive, he will only bark to warn of danger.

Living Environment for your Siberian Husky Puppy

The Siberian Husky is not recommended for those that live in apartments. On the other hand, as long as he receives the exercise he needs living in an apartment is fine with him. He does prefer to have a large yard in which to play except in hot weather. He does enjoy cool climates. They do; however, prefer to live in packs.

Training your Siberian Husky Puppy

Training can be a difficult task unless you are 100% committed to stay firm and let your puppy know you are the pack leader. They can be willful and even mischievous to a trainer that is not in charge. Remember, they often live in packs and one must be more dominate to be in charge, if you allow your Siberian Husky to be in charge then he will be the leader. The puppy is also a bit hard to housetrain.

Grooming your Siberian Husky puppy

Grooming only needs to be done twice per year during shedding season. He will not need to be bathed unless he is extremely dirty. When combing his coat it is best to use a metal comb.

Stats

Origin: Siberia, Russia

Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years

Diet: You should feed the Pug puppy, a high quality puppy food until he or she reaches 12 months of age and then switch to an adult formula.

Exercise: He will need plenty of exercise and a long walk. During hot weather, the exercise should not be as strenuous as he can become too hot quickly.

Health issues: The Siberian Husky is prone to hip dyplasia and eye problems

Height: 21 to 24 inches for males and 20 to 22 inches for females

Weight: 45 to 60 pounds for males and 35 to 50 pounds for females

Colors: all coat colors

Coat: thick double coat with a soft outer coat and a woolly undercoat

The Scottish Terrier also known as the Scottie is a regal looking puppy that is one energetic addition to any family. Your puppy will absolutely love playing and having fun while also being a great watchdog.

Temperament of your Scottish Terrier Puppy

The Scottish Terrier puppy has a dominate nature even though he is very gentle and loving. This is one breed that has more character than other breeds, is very sensitive, intelligent, and proud. He can become moody and snappy with young children if they do not show they are in control. Parents need to work with the puppy and the children in order for the adjustment to work properly. The puppy does better in a family that does not have young children.

Living Environment for your Scottish Terrier Puppy

The Scottish Terrier puppy will do great in an apartment even as he grows into adulthood. He does enjoy walks but does not need a yard. He likes cooler climates.

Training your Scottish Terrier Puppy

The Scottish Terrier needs a gentle handed trainer that will start training at a young age. They are strong willed and independent puppies that need a trainer that understands how to work with this breed or they can become aggressive.

Grooming your Scottish Terrier puppy

The wiry coat of the Scottish Terrier puppy should be brushed often possibly daily. When shedding it is a must to brush their coat each day. Bathing is only as needed. However, your puppy will need to be professionally trimmed twice a year. His beard will need cleaned after eating.

Stats

Origin: Scotland

Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years

Diet: Your Scottish Terrier puppy should eat four meals per day starting at 8 weeks until he turns 12 weeks of age. From 12 weeks of age until he turns 6 months he should eat twice per day. Once he turns one year old, one meal a day will fine.

Exercise: As long as you spend some playtime with your puppy and take him on walks he will receive enough exercise.

Health issues: Scotties are prone to a movement problem known as Scottie Cramp, flea allergies, other skin allergies, skin problems, jaw problems, and Von Willebrand’s Disease.

Height: 10 to 11 inches for both males and females

Weight: 19 to 23 pounds for both males and females

Colors: Your Scottish Terrier puppy can have a variety of coat colors including brindle, steel gray, silvery gray, black brindles, light red brindles, dark red brindles, and solid black.

Coat: double coat with a short undercoat that is dense and soft while the outer coat is dense wiry and harsh.

The little pug nose definitely describes the way most people remember his name. This cute and feisty little puppy is one that will surely put a smile on your face due to not only his unique and cute appearance but his antics as well.

Temperament of your Pug Puppy

The Pug puppy is a perky little fellow that is rambunctious, affectionate, loving, and has a very happy disposition. They are very intelligent and love performing all kinds of tricks and get into as much mischief as possible. Not only are they fun to have in the family but they are also great watchdogs and are devoted to their family. They do not tend to bark a lot, when they bark something is up.

Living Environment for your Pug Puppy

The Pug puppy will be very content living in an apartment, as he does not need a lot of room to run and play. He should be in a climate that is comfortable since he does not do well with hot or cold temperatures.

Training your Pug Puppy

Training your new puppy will not be difficult as long as you remember he becomes bored with repetitive commands. He needs a bit of variety and will learn to obey by the tone of your voice. A gentle hand is needed and never use harsh punishment as this can be detrimental to his sensitive nature.

Grooming your Pug puppy

Your Pug puppy is very easy to groom. He only needs to brushed or combed when needed and the same goes for bathing. However, when you do give him a bath, be sure to dry his coat as soon as possible or he will be cold. You will need to clean the wrinkles on his face often.

Stats

Origin: China

Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years

Diet: You should feed the Pug puppy, a high quality puppy food until he or she reaches 12 months of age and then switch to an adult formula.

Exercise: The Pug enjoys energetic games as well as daily walks. However, remember you should not play very long as he may begin to wheeze. About 15 minutes of play per day should be sufficient along with a walk. Of course, while they are puppies 15 minutes may not be enough. You can learn how much playtime is adequate by watching when your puppy begins to tire.

Health issues: The pug puppy can catch a cold, which is often the major problem with this breed. They are also susceptible to hot or cold weather. Other health issues include breathing problems, inflammation of the cornea, wheezing, snoring, and will overeat if allowed. Major problems can include an inflammation of the brain and skin problems.

Height: 12 to 14 inches for males and 10 to 12 inches for females

Weight: 13 to 20 pounds for males and 13 to 18 for females

Colors: apricot, black, fawn, or silver

Coat: Some pugs have an undercoat while others do not. The coat is short and dense in most cases.

The Miniature Pinscher puppy, often referred to as the Min Pin, is very loving, and is one that everyone wants to pet and hold. They are in looks like the larger breed, but do not let their small size fool you, they are very loyal and protection of their family.

Temperament of your Miniature Pinscher Puppy

The Miniature Pinscher puppy is very stubborn and demanding. He will let others know that he is present and that he wants full attention. He is very loyal, brave, active, intelligent, and has energy that will outlast most owners. Do not spoil or pamper this puppy, if you do he will become very jealous and will be hard to control around other family members or pets.

Living Environment for your Miniature Pinscher Puppy

The Miniature Pinscher puppy does well living in an apartment and does not need a yard as long as he receives his daily walk and playtime. If you do let your miniature pinscher puppy outside, during cold weather it should only be for a short time as his coat will not protect him for the cold.

Training your Miniature Pinscher Puppy

The Miniature Pinscher puppy is easy to train due to his intelligence and loves obedience training. The training should be consistent, firm, and strict; however, they do not enjoy being yelled at and prefer a gentle trainer.

Grooming your Miniature Pinscher puppy

The Miniature pinscher puppy is an average shedder and is very easy to groom. You should shampoo when needed and then use a firm bristle brush. A damp cloth wiped over the short hair will rid them of the loose hair.

Stats

Origin: Germany

Life expectancy: 15 years

Diet: Unlike other small or miniature puppies, this breed needs more calories per pound than the larger breed. The diet should be high quality and nutritious. With the Miniature Pinscher puppy, you should not give the puppy any foods that contain preservatives such as ethoxyquin, butylated hydroxytoluene, and butylated hydroxyanisole as they tend to cause health problems.

Your Miniature Pinscher puppy until age 12 weeks should eat four small meals per day of puppy formula. From 12 weeks to 6 months, he should eat three small meals per day of puppy formula. When he reaches 6 months of age until 1 year old, he should only be eating two meals per day of either puppy or adult formula. After one year of age, he can eat one or two meals per day of adult formula. After he reaches the age of 9 years, he should be eating senior formula once or twice per day.

Exercise: As with most dogs, the Maltese needs daily walks. As long as he or she receives playtime and a daily walk, their exercise will be complete.

Health issues: Legg’s Perthes Disease, Epilepsy, and Patellar Luxation

Height: 10 to 23 inches for males and 10 to 11 inches for females

Weight: 8 to 10 pounds for males and 8 to 9 pounds for females

Colors: The Miniature Pinscher is seen in colors of red, black, stag red, chocolate with either rust or tan markings. In the UK, blue and fawn miniature pinschers are also recognized.

Coat: smooth, short, and straight

The Maltese puppy is one of those cute adorable puppies that you want to hold and cuddle for hours. They are great companion dogs that enjoy human companionship as well as pleasing their owners and learning new tricks. The small little dog appears to be floating on a cloud of long white hair.

Temperament of your Maltese Puppy

The Maltese puppy is very playful, loving, trusting, and devoted to his family. They are very good companion dogs and are great at alerting their family when something is outside. The Maltese does well with other animals in the family. Outdoor fun is often one of their most fun activities including water play. Of course, if they jump around in a mud puddle with the kids you will have to throw them in the tub.

Living Environment for your Maltese Puppy

The Maltese does fine living in an apartment and will remain active. A small yard for your puppy to run and play is always a good idea. However, as long as you spend time with your puppy he or she will not need a yard.

Training your Maltese Puppy

Potty training is one of the hardest things to do with a Maltese. You must not treat this puppy as a baby and over pamper as this can make them very jealous of other children, people, or animals you may be around.

Grooming your Maltese puppy

Due to the long coat that flows to the floor, the Maltese puppy will need to be brushed on a daily basis. The hair is very soft and you will need to brush it with care. The eyes will need to be cleaned daily to prevent tear staining. The beard will need cleaned after each meal. The ears must be cleaned and the small hairs will need to be pulled out of the ear canal. The good news is even though the puppy has very long hair, he or she is not a shedder.

Stats

Origin: Island of Malta

Life expectancy: 15 to 18 years

Diet: the Maltese puppy should be fed a diet that does not have excess amounts of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. It is best to feed the puppy foods that do not include any artificial coloring due to tear staining.

Exercise: As with most dogs, the Maltese needs daily walks. As long as he or she receives playtime and a daily walk, their exercise will be complete.

Health issues: Where the skin parts down the middle of the back Maltese’s are prone to sunburn. Other health issues include teeth problems, skin allergies, slipped stifle, respiratory problems, upset digestion system, and chills.

Height: 9 to 10 inches

Weight: 3 to 10 pounds

Colors: pure white or cream

Coat: long, straight, and silky in texture with no undercoat

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Temperament of your Lhasa Apso Puppy

The Lhasa Apso is not a good puppy for young children they do much better with adults or older children in the home. They are very obedient and loving to their master while being a great indoor watchdog. They do tend to be very wary of strangers. The Lhasa Apso is a nervous dog, which can lead to snipping or biting children, and other dogs.

Lhasa Apso

Living Environment for your Lhasa Apso Puppy

The Lhasa Apso lives perfectly fine in an apartment but will do well playing outdoors with a small yard. They enjoy staying indoors with their master more than running around outdoors due to their nervous nature.

Training your Lhasa Apso Puppy

Your Lhasa Apso needs to be trained at an early age to be sociable, as he does not enjoy new people coming into his or her domain. He is very loyal and easy to train when it comes to potty training and obeying his master. Interaction with humans may be the most important factor, as the Lhasa does not like to be left alone.

Grooming your Lhasa Apso puppy

The long coat of the Lhasa Apso will need to be brushed daily or it will result in mattes that can harm his or her skin. Along with being brushed daily, the hair on the pads of the feet will need trimmed as well as the long coat. Many people prefer to keep the haircut short due to the extra care it takes to maintain. The eyes and ears will also have to cleaned on a regular basis.

Stats

Origin: Tibet

Life expectancy: 15 to 18 years

Diet: 7 to 8 weeks your Lhasa Apso puppy should be fed four times per day, between the age of twelve to sixteen weeks you should decrease to three times per day, at age 6 months it should be decreased to twice per day and after one year only once per day. The Lhasa Apso can be very finicky when it comes to what he or she will eat. It is best to provide them with top quality complete puppy food until they reach adulthood and then switch to a top quality adult formula. Do not let them overeat as it can cause back problems.

Exercise: The Lhasa Apso does not require lots of exercise; however, a good walk around the park is good for any dog.

Health issues: skin problems, hip dysplasia, kidney problems, bleeding ulcers, and eye problems.

Height: 10 to 11 inches for males with females just a bit smaller

Weight: 13 to 15 pounds for both male and female

Colors: crème, golden, or honey are the main colors while other colors such as black and white, Smokey colored, grizzle, and slate are often seen.

Coat: long silky that drapes to the floor

The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular puppies as well as dogs in the world, also referred to as Labrador, Lab, and Labby. These puppies love to part of the family and enjoy playing hours upon hours. If swimming is one of the family’s pastimes, then the Labrador Retriever is just the puppy for you, as he loves water. He is a great hunting dog and loves to retrieve waterfowl.

Temperament of your Labrador Retriever Puppy

Labrador Retriever puppies are fun loving even though they tend to be considered mellow. They enjoy quite a bit of activity such as ball and Frisbee throwing as well as running around the yard. They love their family and other pets known to be a very sociable dog even with cats if they grow up together. They are very energetic and will play ball for hours often longer than the master can withstand. They are barkers and tend to bark any noises whether seen or unseen.

Living Environment for your Labrador Retriever Puppy

Your Labrador Retriever puppy can do well living in the city in an apartment, however, he will need plenty of playtime at a park. He will become bored in an apartment if he is left for hours, as he needs human companionship. He does enjoy a medium sized yard to run and play.

Training your Labrador Retriever Puppy

The Labrador Retriever puppy needs training due to his excitable nature. He will need training to be obedient and to learn when he becomes bored not to destroy everything in sight, as they tend to do when left alone. They are easy to train and need a gentle trainer.

Grooming your Labrador Retriever puppy

Your puppy will need his coat brushed or combed regularly with a firm bristle brush. Be sure to watch the undercoat for mattes. You will not need to give him a bath very often, only as needed. Dry shampoo usually works fine.

Stats

Origin: Newfoundland, Canada

Life expectancy: 10 to 13 years

Diet: The Labrador Retriever whether during puppyhood or adulthood will eat everything in sight. You will need to watch their diet and ensure they do not overeat. To ensure you feed the puppy properly, you should talk with your vet.

Exercise: Your puppy will need plenty of exercise and enjoys brisk, long walks, jogging or running beside you. This should be an every day activity.

Health issues: Labrador retrievers are prone to hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, kneed problems, retinal atrophy cataracts, corneal dystrophy, and ear infections.

Height: 22 to 25 inches for males and 21 to 24 inches for females

Weight: 60 to 80 pounds for males and 55 to 70 pounds for females

Colors: black, chocolate, and yellow

Coat: smooth, short double coat

One glance at the Komondor after he is 3 to 4 months of age will have everyone taking a second look. The reason being is this is the time in which his coat begins to turn into locks of corded hair. He is one majestic looking creature with long white cords that practically cover his entire body from head to toe.

Temperament of your Komondor Puppy

Above all else the Komondor is a protector of his flock, whether animal or his human family. He is loyal and weary of strangers. Since this puppy will grow into a full-fledged protector, he will be a bit aggressive to strangers. It is best to watch him while children are at play, as he may not understand that the neighbor boy is only playing or wrestling with your child.

Living Environment for your Komondor Puppy

The Komondor prefers a country style lifestyle with plenty of room, but can adjust well to apartment life as long as he or she receives plenty of exercise. The cold weather does not bother him as his coat as protection against the cold as well as predators. He may need to come in during very hot weather. Many people do not consider the Komondor to be a city type dog; however, as long as he receives plenty of exercise he will do fine.

Training your Komondor Puppy

The Komondor puppy is very smart and easily trained. He should be trained at a very early age to be sociable or neighbors may have to be careful walking into your yard, as he will believe they are danger. He can be very independent as well and needs to experience new sights and sounds to aid in preventing aggressive behavior at a later date.

Grooming your Komondor puppy

You cannot brush or comb your puppy’s hair once he has grown in his beautiful long cords, however, he will still need a bath regularly. His coat is apt to picking up all kinds of debris along with the fact that fleas and ticks love to hide under his cords. The hair between the pads of the feet will need trimmed. Toenails will also need to be trimmed.

Stats

Origin: The first written account of the Komondor was in Hungary in 1544 in the History of King Astiagis by Kakonyi Peter.
Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years
Diet: You should feed the Komondor puppy, a high quality puppy food until he or she reaches 6 months of age and then switch to an adult formula
Exercise: If the Komondor is not being used as a guardian to a flock, he will need long brisk walks on a daily basis.
Health issues: bloat, dysplasia, and skin problems.
Height: 27 ½ inches for males and 25 ½ inches for females
Weight: 80 pounds for males and 70 pounds for females
Colors: white
Coat: long cords