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15. Cesky Terrier. Highlights: Cheerful, Reserved, Obedient. Small but adventurous, Cesky Terriers are standardly 10-13 inches, but vary from 14-24 pounds. If you ask us, Ceskies are a very underrated dog breed. In fact, they may be some of the greatest dogs for an equally calm and reserved owner.
Small dogs are part of many AKC groups, so there is a perfect breed for every lover of little dogs when it comes to personality, activity level and coat type. They don’t necessarily need to work ...
Dachshund. The Spruce / Kevin Norris. The dachshund has many nicknames: doxie, wiener dog, sausage dog, hot dog, and more. Of course, these names mostly relate to the breed's distinct appearance. Dachshunds come in standard or miniature size, the latter being ideal for the small-dog enthusiast.
Getty Images. Although it's tough to distinguish between all the small white dog breeds out there, this one counts as one of the oldest. Maltese have entertained their owners for thousands of ...
Russian Toy. Weighing up to 6.5 pounds and standing at 8-11 inches tall, the Russian Toy is one of the most recent small dog breeds to become AKC-recognized, gaining full recognition in 2022. The ...
Popular small breeds include Affenpinchers, Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Pomeranians, and Pugs. The Chihuahua is the smallest dog, and they can weigh as little as 4 to 6 pounds. Small dog breeds have a range of personalities to suit various lifestyles and environments. Maybe you’re living that apartment life, looking for a travel buddy ...
Havanese are long-lived dogs, with some even living for up to 16 years with proper care. 8. Boston Terrier. The most dapper small dog breed has to be the Boston terrier. He’s dressed up to the nines with a handsome, silky coat that resembles a tuxedo. The Boston terrier is friendly, lively, and highly intelligent.
Bo Bo / Stocksy. 7. Pug. Coming in at 18 pounds, with a short stocky body, curled tail, and wrinkly folds on their sweet face, is the short-nosed Pug. These small dogs are perhaps best known for their flat faces, which can unfortunately be the source of a lot of health problems.
The Small Dog Breed List contains: Purebred Dogs Only. Dogs less than 25 pounds (Some on this list may end up being slightly larger) Popular and Rare Breeds. Links to Breed-Specific Articles (Click on the photo to be taken to the breed profile page. Listing all of these breeds in alphabetical order is one way to organize this large group of ...
Cardigan Welsh corgis are fairly healthy compared to the other smaller dog options on this list. However, parents should keep an eye out for symptoms of hip dysplasia, back issues, or vision problems, as they can be common to the breed. 8. Miniature Australian shepherd. Average Height. 14 to 18 inches.