Jerrie's Pet Place Our Breeds

American Bull Terriers (Pit) The American Pit Bull Terrier dog is classed by the AKC as the American Staffordshire Terrier, but as the American Pit Bull Terrier by the UKC. These dogs can make excellent, loving and protective companions. They have received much unfair press of late. These dogs are known for their intelligence and loyalty to their owners. Choose from a responsible dog breeder and make sure the puppy is properly socialized and handled. A minimum of dog training will produce a tranquil, good, obedient, companion dog.
Bichon Frise The Bichon Frise is a small, friendly, playful, white "powder puff" of a dog. They love people and need their company to be happy. They love to be the center of attention and are always eager to please. Overall, these dogs are "love balls," good with children and other pets. An excellent indoor family dog.
Bichonpoo The Bich Poo is a cross between a Bichon Frise and a Poodle. These small dogs make excellent companions. It is also known as a Poochon and others as the name has not yet become standardized. Other Names: Bichonpoo, Bichon Poo, Poochon, Bich-poo
Chihuahuas smooth and long coats The Chihuahua, the smallest breed of dog in the world, is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with a saucy expression. There are two distinct breed types, a long coat of soft texture and a short coat. Recently, Chihuahuas have become famous as the Taco Bell™ dog. Adored for his small size, the Chihuahua is a bright eyed, dainty dog who is perfect for living in close quarters, such as apartments.
Chinese Crested (Hairless and Powderpuff) Chinese Crested are of two types. One is the Hairless with hair only at its head and feet; the other is the Powderpuff which is completely covered with hair. This small, fine-boned, elegant and graceful dog breed makes a loving companion, is playful and entertaining. They love food and will leap about in anticipation of a tiny bite. They are not aggressive towards children or other animals and do best living in a home, not a kennel.
Chinese Imperial Shih-Tzu The "Chinese Imperial Shih Tzu" was first bred in China in the Imperial Palace. They are a wonderful family pet and companion. They are sturdy, playful and happy dogs with an affectionate and loving temperament. The Chinese Imperial Shih Tzu is very a intelligent, trusting, and out-going dog that love to be where you are.
Chorkies The Chorkie is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire Terrier. These small dogs make excellent companions. The name has not yet become standardized. Other Names: Yorkie-chi, Yorky Chi
Cockapoos The Cockapoo is relatively new American breed, a cross between the American Cocker Spaniel and Poodle. Their coats are curly and dense, the tail is long and close. Cockapoos do well living in apartments but are fairly active -- a small yard for romping is good for them. They prefer cool climates. The Cockapoo is good with children and other dogs, easy to obedience train. This breed is recognized by the Continental Kennel Club but not by the American Kennel Club which requires many years of breeding to meet their guidelines.
Dachshunds (Smooth and Long Coats) Dachshunds make excellent family dogs. Though small in size, they make good watch dogs with their surprisingly loud bark. They may be slightly aggressive toward strangers. Nicknamed the "sausage dog" they are low to the ground, long in body with short legs and robust muscular development. Dachshunds have intelligent, alert, facial expressions. There are six varieties of this dog breed; smooth-haired, wire-haired and long-haired in Standard and Miniature sizes. The smooth-haired Dachshund is the original strain, the wire-haired and the long-haired were attained by crossing the smooth-haired with other breeds.
Japanese Chins Japanese Chins are lively, tiny dogs, dainty in appearance. They love to cavort and play. With their compact carriage and thick, lengthy coat, their movement is stylish, lifting feet high when in action, and carrying their tails proudly curved or plumed over the back. Formerly called the Japanese Spaniel, thedog's name was changed to the Japanese Chin in 1977. A gentle and affectionate breed, they are meticulously clean and very easy to house break. They are affectionate, playful lap dogs and make excellent companions.
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Maltese The tiny Maltese is known as "ye ancient dogge of Malta," which for more than 28 centuries has been an aristocrat of the canine world. The coat requires daily brushing to keep its elegant appearance. Despite his size the Maltese is without fear. The Maltese is a good choice for people who live in small apartments because of his size, but for the same reason it is not a good candidate for those with small children, unless the owner can provide constant supervision. He is among the gentlest mannered of all little dogs, yet he is lively and playful as well as vigorous.
Maltipoos The Maltipoo is a cross between a Maltese and a Poodle. These small dogs make excellent companions. It is also known as a Maltipoo, as the name has not yet become standardized.Litter born Sept.29.09 and Oct.21.09 taking deposit now for Christmas Other Names: Maltepoo, Malti-poo, Maltapoo
Malti-Tzus The Malti Tzu is a cross between a Maltese and a Shih Tzu. These small dogs make excellent companions. They are low to non-shedding. The name has not yet become standardized.
Morkies The Yorktese (Morkie) is a mix of the Yorkshire Terrier and Maltese breeds. There is no recognized breed standard. However, they are becoming quite popular in the "designer dog" breeds.
Peekapoo Peekapoos are a cross breed with Pekingese and Poodles. Poodles are known to be one of the most intelligent of dogs. Also, they are non-shedding. During the past few decades, breeders have begun to experiment with cross-breeding poodles with other breeds for various reasons. No specific description is offered here for the Peekapooes featured. When looking for a new puppy, be sure to tell the breeder about your lifestyle. Then, it can be determined if that particular breed is a good fit for you. Alternate spellings for Peekapoo include Pekapoo, Peek-a-poo, Pekeapoo, Peke-A-Poo. The name for this Pekingese Poodle hybrid has not yet been standardized.
Peke-Tzu
Pomapoo One of the most popular of the Toy breeds, the Pomapoo enjoys human or canine companionship. They adore being pampered and petted and love to be active and playful. Affectionate and faithful, this little dog makes an excellent companion. They are a mix of Pomeranians and Toy Poodles. Other names: Pooranian, Pom-a-poo, Pompoo
Pomeranian One of the most popular of the Toy breeds, the Pomeranian enjoys human or canine companionship. They adore being pampered and petted and love to be active and playful. Affectionate and faithful, this little dog makes an excellent companion.
Poodles (Teacup) Identical to the Standard and Miniature Poodle except in height, these tiny, sensitive little dogs are a perfect pet for a less active person. By nature, it seems, they are little clowns and enjoy to amuse their owners by performing quaint antics. Bright, perky, easy to train and eager to please.
Shihpoo Poodles are known to be one of the most intelligent of dogs. Also, they are non-shedding. During the past few decades, breeders have begun to experiment with cross-breeding poodles with other breeds for various reasons. No specific description is offered here for each of the Shih-pooes featured. Shih-poo (aka Shihpoo and Shihapoo) are becoming a very popular Poodle mix. They are the result of a cross breeding of Shih-Tzu and Miniature or Toy Poodle. AKA Shih Poo, Shih a Poo, Shi Poo, Shi a Poo When looking for a new puppy, be sure to tell the breeder about your lifestyle. Then, it can be determined if that particular breed is a good fit for you.
Shih-Tzu "Shih Tzu" means lion dog in Chinese and are so named because of their long, flowing mane-like coats. Shih Tzus are sturdy, lively, toy-size dogs having a distinctively arrogant carriage with head well up and tail curved over the back. Though they might display an arrogant personality,they are actually quite playful and gentle. Adapting well to any family situation, they enjoy a cuddle in your lap, doing tricks, or fetching a small ball.
Siberian Huskys Though extremely strong, Siberian Huskies are a very gentle breed and well suited for the whole family. They do not, however, make a good guard dogs. Huskies are very people oriented and are playful, enjoying activities such as pulling children in a wagon. Males like to roam and need to be kept in a well secured area because if they get out it may be impossible to catch them on foot. A member of the Spitz family, the Siberian Husky is strong and has the ability to haul heavy loads over long distances and rough terrain.
Snorkies Shorkie dogs are small dogs with big personalities. A Shorkie is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Yorkshire Terrier. Shorkie's are great house dogs and love laps.
West Highland White Terriers (Westies) The West Highland White Terriers are one of the most popular breeds of small dogs today. They are well-balanced and exhibit good showmanship. They have beautiful, shiny white coats and bright, button eyes, shaggy eyebrows and a black nose. They are intelligent dogs, learn quickly, love human companionship and will play indoors or out. They make excellent companions for children of all ages. They also rank the highest among terriers as a hunter of small animals.
Yorkipoo The Yorkiepoo gets its heritage from two wonderful breeds. Yorkiepoos combine the bright and perky antics of Toy Poodles with the sweet nature of the Yorkshire Terrier. These dogs are very small in size and make wonderful companions.
Yorkshire Terriers (Yorkies) The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny, long-haired terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and very straight down each side of the body. The Yorkie is one of the world's smallest dogs rarely more than 7 lbs. in weight. Though tiny, he is a big-dog in a little-dog package. Newborn Yorkie's are black with tan on the eyebrow, jaws, chest and feet. They fully mature in two years. Compact in size, sweet in nature and cheerful in character they make wonderful companions.