A parti Miniature Schnauzer has patches of white fur in their coat. Parti coloring is not recognized by the official breed standard for the Mini Schnauzer. So this coat pattern is somewhat rare for the breed. But a purebred parti Mini Schnauzer is likely to share all the same great […] Read More
Mini Doodles, Pocket Size Doodle Dog Breeds To Brighten Your Day
Mini Doodles have one Toy or Miniature Poodle parent, and another parent from a little dog breed. Small doodles are friendly, loyal and loving pets. These tiny Doodles are often low shedding too! Today we’ll share a complete list of Mini Doodle dog breeds. Looking at the pros and cons […] Read More
F1b Mini Goldendoodle
The f1b Mini Goldendoodle is a first generation mix that has been back crossed to a purebred dog. They have a mini Goldendoodle parent and a Miniature Poodle parent. The f1b Mini Goldendoodle will have more Poodle DNA than Golden Retriever, so usually have more in common with that breed. […] Read More
Mini Hippo Dog – Shar Pei Cocker Spaniel Mix
The mini Hippo dog is a hybrid designer breed that combines a purebred Shar Pei with an American or English Cocker Spaniel. Their wide mouths, soft fur and serious expressions are incredibly appealing, as is their loyalty and laid back nature. However, any dog that inherits the skin folds and […] Read More
Mini Shiba Inu
The mini Shiba Inu is not bred to any official standard or regulation. They are simply smaller versions of the standard pedigree Shiba Inu breed. It’s believed that the mini Shiba Inu was first intentionally bred to be smaller in their native Japan where very small dogs are extremely popular. […] Read More
Miniature Poodle Traits, Care and Personality
The Miniature Poodle dog breed is hard to beat when it comes to pets. A small, agile and intelligent pup with a low shedding, curly coat, this mini Poodle type has a playful, inquisitive personality and gets on well with people of all ages. Miniature Poodles have a range of […] Read More
Snorkie – Miniature Schnauzer Yorkie Mix
The Snorkie dog is a Miniature Schnauzer Yorkie mix. A hybrid designer dog breed with one purebred Miniature Schnauzer parent, and one purebred Yorkshire Terrier parent. Snorkies are friendly, affectionate, and playful. A small crossbreed, an adult Snorkie can weigh up to 25 lbs, growing to 7 – 14 inches […] Read More
Best Food For A Miniature Schnauzer
The best food for a Miniature Schnauzer is high in protein and doesn’t contain too many filler ingredients. These stocky little live wires thrive on a diet that promotes muscle development and provides plenty of energy. However, they are prone to a few health conditions that can be exacerbated by […] Read More
Miniature Basset Hound
Miniature Basset Hound is the name given to any full grown Basset Hound that is smaller than the breed standard of 40lbs. Mini Basset Hounds are either the product of breeding from naturally smaller pedigree dogs, or are a hybrid mixed with another smaller breed. Although lots of people understandably […] Read More
Miniature Border Collie
The Miniature Border Collie isn’t an official breed, but instead a way of describing a Border Collie that is less than the minimum breed standard height or weight. They are under 18 inches tall as adults and weigh less than 30lbs. Intelligent, athletic, and trainable, the Border Collie is one […] Read More
Miniature Sheltie
A miniature Sheltie is a Shetland Sheepdog, or Shetland Sheepdog mix, which has been bred to be much smaller than average. Just like their bigger cousins, mini Shelties are likely to be smart and energetic, with an innate herding instinct. But the process of making an established breed smaller can […] Read More
Miniature Pug
Miniature Pug is a term used to describe a Pug that’s smaller than average, normally weighing less than 10lbs into adulthood. There are a few ways breed teacup sized Pugs. The Chihuahua Pug mix is often known as a Miniature Pug, but so are purebred dogs that were deliberately selected […] Read More
Miniature German Shepherd Dog
Miniature German Shepherd dogs are shorter, lighter versions of the standard loyal, protective German Shepherd, weighing under 65lbs. They have the courage, intelligence and affectionate nature of a standard German Shepherd, in a more manageable body. But making this large military, police and service dog smaller has its drawbacks. Miniature […] Read More
Miniature Dalmatian
Miniature Dalmatians are a smaller version of an iconic spotted pure bred dog. But not every way of producing these dainty dogs produces a healthy or pedigree puppy. Mini Dalmatians are created through mixed breeding, introducing the dwarfism gene or selecting runts of the litter to breed later on. Each […] Read More
Mini Bernese Mountain Dog
The mini Bernese Mountain Dog is a smaller version of the powerful, loyal giant Bernese Mountain Dog breed. Bred by mixing the Bernese with a smaller breed, introducing the dwarfism gene or using small purebred parents, these dogs are under 25 inches tall and less than 80lbs as adults. They […] Read More
Miniature Schnauzer Dog Breed
The Miniature Schnauzer is a friendly, social breed. They can suit city or country living, and do best with plenty of daily exercise and training. A distinctive busy beard and soulful eyes stand them apart from a lot of other popular breeds, but I’ve also found them to be incredibly […] Read More
Miniature Chow Chow
The Miniature Chow Chow is not a separate dog breed. They’re merely a smaller version of the standard-sized Chow Chow. There are three different ways to miniaturize a breed like the Chow Chow. The first is to mix a standard breed with a smaller breed. The second is to introduce […] Read More
Miniature Great Dane
Miniature Great Dane is the unofficial name given to any Great Dane that doesn’t reach the minimum height of 28 inches as an adult. Great Danes are incredible characters and plenty of families like the idea of one as a companion, but not being able to bring home a puppy […] Read More
Mini French Bulldog
A mini French Bulldog is not an official breed, but a version of the standard French Bulldog bred to be smaller than normal. Teacup French Bulldogs are seen as easier to care for, train and maintain than full sized pups. While still keeping the same personality, appearance and cute face. […] Read More
Miniature Cocker Spaniel
A miniature Cocker Spaniel is a scaled down miniature version of the pedigree Cocker Spaniel, bred as small as possible and weighing significantly less than the official standard. These tiny breeds are also referred to as teacup dogs or micro dogs, emphasizing their extremely petite sizes. And the miniature Cocker […] Read More