This is on the doggie futon(it's all theirs and in the office where I am much of the time..so if you see alot of black backgrounds?..That's why. It's Blk & pink. ...so either they hang out on the futon..doggie house(same room)..or my lap...Gosh I need to get a life!..LOL!

this one is for smalldogs, as it is her birthday today :)

"Why must you bathe me?!"

Small cute doggies..

Taken with Nikon D300s with Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 Non VC with SB600

Scruffy puppy is wondering what she's looking at. (Paper-trained, she doesn't get outside much.)

my little day- zee in a basket

A fine-boned, elegant toy dog that craves human companionship, the Crested comes in two varieties. The Hairless has soft, silky hair on its head (crest), tail (plume) and feet (socks). Wherever the body is hairless the skin is soft and smooth. The Powderpuff is entirely covered with a double soft, straight coat. The two types often come from the same litter. Any color or combination of colors is allowed.

A Look Back

It is believed that Chinese mariners sailed with this breed – believed to have evolved from African hairless dogs – on board. During the time of the Chinese plagues, hairless dogs were stowed aboard ships to hunt vermin. By the mid-nineteenth century, Cresteds began appearing in European art, and entries of the breed in American dog shows began in the late 1800s.

Right Breed for You?

The Crested is prone to more frequent skin irritations, allergies and sunburn than a coated dog would experience, and its owner should always take precautions to prevent this. Although no dog is truly ‘hypoallergenic,’ Cresteds shed little to no hair and are on AKC’s list of breeds recommended for those with allergies. They are also alert and playful companions and do well in families with gentle children.

If you are considering purchasing a Chinese Crested puppy, learn more here.

* Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1991.

* Ideal size is 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder.

* Companion; ratter.

© The American Kennel Club, Inc.

I wonder what the size limit is. I think it would be hilarious to throw a Rotweiler in there.

Mindee is wearing her "Proud to be Canadian" t-shirt and shorts. She's getting ready for the Canada Day parade. Actually, she wears her short set and also her Canada Day dress! Of course, Mindee would need 2 outfits for the day!! LOL

My puppy dog, Mozart.

Met this little Shih Tzu at Sheep Pasture in N. Easton, Massachusetts. His owers had brought their three dogs there for a Spring walk and when they arrived at the pond, all three dogs jumped in for a swim.

one month ago, gracie, the last of susan's pack, left us for the great dog park in the sky.

wherever you are, gracie, give stig, buzz, and lola a nuzzle on the neck for me, would you? and i'll give susan a hug for you when i see her week after next.

xoxo

tusslin'

My primary workspace at Small Dog Electronics. Being on-call, all my gear is portable and modular so I can take what I need.

Puddin' leans on Bob; Roxie butt in foreground

Trying to take a picture of her, but she finds the camera strap more appealing...

After much teasing, Billie finally loses control!

With Homage to Small Dogs...

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And for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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