toy dog

Pomeranian, for example

A toy dog is a very small breed kept primarily as a companion rather than for work or hunting.

Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, and Yorkshire terriers are toy dogs.

The category reflects both size and purpose—bred to be lapdogs and household pets rather than herders, retrievers, or guard dogs.

She carries her toy dog everywhere in a purse.

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size/breed category

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Oversized dog classification

mastiff · Great Dane · Irish Wolfhound · Saint Bernard · large breed

function/purpose

toy dogworking dog

Dog bred for tasks

working breed · guard dog · herding dog · hunting dog · sled dog

physical robustness

toy doghardy breed

Resilient animal lineage

pit bull · Rottweiler · Doberman · German Shepherd

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G