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	Toy Poodle	Yorkshire Terrier	Shih Tzu	Maltese
Size
Energy
Exercise
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Learning ability
Sociability
Affection
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
Around children
Around other pets
Suits a flat
Good first dog
Usually lives	14–17 years	13–16 years	12–16 years	12–15 years
Roughly, per year	€1200–2200	€1000–1800	€1100–1900	€1100–2000

Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.