The most popular line of products on our site is our wide and varied selection of pet carriers for small or toy breed dogs. If you're considering a travel with your pet these are "must haves."

Miniature toy dog breeds are primarily companion dogs. Many, in fact, come from Asia and we're certainly glad that these toy breeds have made their way all over the world. Did you know that many of these small dog breeds now weigh as little as 7 pounds from generations of selective breeding? Many of our customers who purchase our small dog carriers and toy dog clothing have dogs that range from the Bichon Frise, originally bred as a companion dog to Yorkshire Terriers which were originally hunting dogs. Now the hunting is done by avid Yorkshire Terrier pet owners who need to find just the right collar or toy breed pet carrier for their little one. The Chihuahua is the smallest of the toy dog breeds and is originally from Mexico. As a companion to the wealthy, the Maltese is a toy dog that would do well with one of our designer carriers.

If you are new to owning a pet, the toy dog is the way to go. Though their fragile nature makes them less suitable around young children, they make excellent companion pets for adults. They tend to be very loyal and love attention. Also intelligent, they need the stimulation of interaction and good pet toys.

Fantasia Pak-o-Pet by Celltei Pink Pet Carrier the Dog Carrier with Everything! Have a really small dog under 4lbs? This Celltei carrier now comes in a great PETITE size. This handy pet carrier has a myriad of features to make travel with your pet as easy as possible. Made out of pink crocadile design microfiber, the Fantasia Pak-o-Pet in pastel pink is the hippest color for the Summer 2004. Celltei Pak-o-Pet's great versatility makes transporting your pet a snap! According to your preference, you can convert the Pak-o-Pet into a: Backpack Shoulder bag Hand carry bag Luggage attachment or Car seat cradle. You can take your pet on a hike, a car ride, or aboard an airplane and place the carrier right underneath the passenger seat.

Green striped stretchable t-shirt with hood for small or tiny dogs We love this color. Very refreshing. Very in this season. Perfect for play or show! This striking green striped stretchable t-shirt with a hood will help keep your pooch warm and playful!

Pet Umbrella Love to take walks with your pet in rainy weather? (Or have to?) We're delighted that HandsnPaws will be featured on this week's "The View" on ABC 11:00am (Thursday) which will showcase a number of our unique products including the Pet Umbrella. The Pet Umbrella keeps your pet dry and comfortable in rain, sleet or snow. There's also a matching People Umbrella available to go with your pet's umbrella.

Striped Crewneck Sweatshirt For Toy and Small Dogs We love this warm striped flannel crewneck sweater which is just the right style for the season. Affordably priced at just $34.99, this crewneck has popular rainbow stripes and fitted sleeves to make your small or toy dog in keeping with the "in" style of the season. This style is just one of the many sweaters, collars, coats and other outfits or accessories we have for the small dog and tiny dog. Tiny dogs love and look great in crewnecks. They fit snuggly and can be worn on many different occasions.

Maya Puppy or Small Dog Collars Finally, an attractive dog collar made just for puppies or small dogs. These X-Small MAYA Dog collars are ideal for growing puppies or small dogs under 8 lbs. Each collar is manufactured in the USA of 100% hand-woven cotton. The exclusive 1/2" width MAYA material has been combined with a nickel-plated dee ring and a contoured "Quick Klip" closure to create one of the most stylish X-Small dog collars on the market. Available in one fully adjustable size from 6"-12".

Pet Hipster in Red and Black This is a great number for those with a small pet who are looking for a dog carrier to carry a different way. This pet carrier secures your little yorkie or chihuahua against your body. The waist and shoulder straps provide even weight distribution. There's even storage in the front and side pockets. Comes with an inside safety hook. By Global Pet Products.

THIS WEEKS FAVORITE SMALL DOG PET CARRIER-GREAT FOR YORKIES AND CHIHUAHUAS

Pink Hobo Carrier with Zipper Window $49.99 This stylish pet carrier looks like it came straight out of a Hollywood movie. Made from a lightweight Nylon material, this pet carrier features Black Mesh on the top and sides of the pet carrier for ventilation . It's lightweight and dimensions make it great for airline travel. Size: 16" x 8" x 12".

Small Dog Carriers
Generally, the soft-sided carriers are used for small dogs and make good Yorkie carriers or pet carriers for Chihuahuas. They certainly aren't the type of carrier that you would use to put your pet in cargo for airline travel. Because your pet is more likely to fit snuggly next to you, this type of carrier ofen is less stressful for your pet, particularly if used for airline travel. The small size of a soft sided carrier will do a better job at softening any blows from jostling about during a trip. Because there is less room in the pet carrier, you should check for mesh ventilation at the sides or top of the pet carrier or a good peep opening. These small dog carriers are great for short trips to the veterinarian's office or a trip to the local coffee shop with your pet in tow.

Look for good straps on your small dog carrier that are located around your neck or over your shoulder. These are as much for your pets comfort as yours. At the end of the day, you have to know your pet. Cramming a dog into a carrier it is trying to escape is not a good idea. Some pets are find in a backpack-style carrier or one that allows their head to stick out while others may try to break loose. Get your pet used to its carrier before embarking on a trip to see how it adjusts if it is not used to being carried. Some round trips indoors may do the trick.