A Social Club Exclusively For

Toy & Small Breed Dogs

Le Petit Chien ... the small dog! was created in 2007  to provide our tiny companions a Friendly Place to Socialize with other Dogs their Own Size.  Our club WELCOMES ALL Toy and Small Breed Dogs including Mixed Breed Dogs.  We  just ask that your dog's adult weight does not exceed 20 lbs to participate in our events.

We Also Offer Social Events JUST FOR CHIHUAHUAS!
Paw Scouts Dog Training Classes
Organized Trail Waggers Dog Walks

Our FREE Meetings feature off-leash play along with Discussions led by Veterinary Professionals, Animal Behaviorists and Grooming Professionals.  Our club meets in a spacious, climate controlled indoor facility to allow our dogs to Romp & Play while making New Friends. FREE Dog Training Classes are also available.  Every Month  "Special Events" are scheduled throughout The Greater Philadelphia Area.

There Is Never A Fee To Attend Our Events!

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* By joining Le Petit Chien ..... the small dog! you certify that you have read and agree with our
"Terms Of Membership Agreement"

Eligible Breeds

We WELCOME ALL Toy and Small Breed Dogs including the Affenspinscher, American Hairless Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Bichon Frise, Biewer Terrier, Bolognese, Border Terrier, Boston Terrier, Brussels Griffon, Cairn Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the  Cesky Terrier. The Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Cocker Spaniel, Corgi, Coton de Tulear, Dachshund, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, English Toy Spaniel, Fox Terrier, French Bulldog and the  Glen of Imaal Terrier are ALSO WELCOME!  The Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Jack Russell Terrier, Japanese Chin, Kerry Blue Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Lowchen, Maltese and the Manchester Terrier are also elibible to join.  We additionally WELCOME the Miki, Miniature Pinscher, Miniature Schnauzer, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Papillon, Parson Russell Terrier, Pekingese, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Pomeranian, Poodle, Pug and Rat Terrier.  Additional eligible breeds include the Russell Terrier, Russian Toy Terrier, Schipperke, Scottish Terrier, Shiba Inu, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier, Skye Terrier, Tibetan Terrier, Welsh Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Westie, Xoloitzcuintli and the Yorkshire Terrier also know as the Yorkie. We also Welcome ALL Mixed Breed Dogs including the Bugg, Cavachon,  Chiweenie, Chug, Cockapoo, Maltipoo, Pekepoo, Puggle, Schnoodle, Shi-Poo and Yorkiepoo. Blind, Deaf and Senior dogs are also Welcome. All dogs' Mature Weight may not exceed 20 lbs. All puppies must be at least 16 weeks of age and be spayed or neutered once they have attained the age of seven months old to participate in off leash play.

Our Philosophy

We believe that early socialization is necessary to help our dogs respond in a healthy and acceptable manner to unfamiliar people, animals, places and things that they may encounter during their lives. We also believe that socialization should not end with puppy hood. While the foundation for good behavior is laid during the first few months of a puppy's life, responsible owners positively reinforce their dog's social skills throughout their dog's entire lifetime. Play exercises keep dogs healthier both mentally and physically and also strengthens the bond between the pet and pet guardian. Additional benefits also include muscle toning, cardiovascular strengthening, stress reduction and the alleviation of boredom.

FREE Training Classes

Our FREE Training Classes are available to EVERY active Member of Le Petit Chien ..... the small dog! Our Goal is "To help every Dog become a Valued Member of their Family." We hope to accomplish this by educating "Pet Guardians" on training methods to help their dogs understand what is expected of them. We teach "Positive Reinforcement" in our Training Classes. The inclusion of Clicker Training as method of communication and reinforcement will also be reviewed along with "Reward Based" philosophies. Basic Agility, nature walks and other forms of recreation round out our curriculum.

Our Position On Breeding

Our organization supports rescue, promotes education and the responsibility to spay and neuter our pets. It is our wish to never add to the overpopulation of dogs through irresponsible breeding practices. Therefore, we do not condone the breeding of pets, believing it wiser to leave breeding to those people who only breed with the aim of maintaining or improving the qualities of their breed as set forth in the AKC Standard. We also discourage the purchase of pets from pet shops and backyard breeders, as these puppies are a product of inhumane and poor breeding practices.

Adoption Referral

Many of our Members are actively involved in Dog Rescue, Fostering and Adoption Referral. If you are looking to add a new Canine Member to your family or would like assistance in finding a "Furever Home" for a pet, you may contact any of our Adoption / Rescue Liaisons for assistance.

* By joining Le Petit Chien .....the small dog!, you certify that you have read and agree with our
"Terms Of Membership Agreement"