[Jamie & Odin]

I have to throw in my favorite toy breed, the maltese. If looking for company and not service, also a small dog, I would recommend this breed. I have one maltese (pebbles) and he is fantastic. They are very cuddly, smart and thrive on the company of people. They are considered an "old breed" and virtually all genetic defects have been bred out over the years. They are long-lived, and have not been the victims of popularity that many other small breeds have. They also seem to be a "one person" dog, rather than a family centered dog, maybe good for one individual in the family looking for her "own" dog. The down sides are they are vocal, they need monthly, professional grooming, as they do not shed, and due to their size, they cannot "hold-it" as long as larger dogs and a bit more effort is usually necessary in house training. Those things aside, a great breed of little dog!