Tiny, lightweight, and perfectly suited to smaller homes and apartment living
Lively, affectionate, and entertaining — a genuinely engaging toy companion
Forms a devoted bond with its owner and thrives on close human companionship
Longer expected lifespan of 12 to 15 years with attentive care
Long, fluffy double coat requires daily brushing and professional grooming every 6–8 weeks — very high maintenance
Extremely small frame makes the breed highly vulnerable to injury from drops, rough play, or young children
Prone to hypoglycaemia in young puppies — requires careful feeding frequency during the first months of life
Tracheal collapse risk from both parent lines means collar use should be avoided in favour of a harness