List Of Small Dog Breeds
Including Toy And Miniature Dogs

This list of small dog breeds includes some of the most charming and headstrong little dogs around. Well, when you think about it, they have to make up for their lack of stature by being a bit more forceful and confidant! Plus, most small dogs know they can get by with quite a lot just because they are so cute!

But if you're looking for a cuddly lap dog, do check out the breed characteristics carefully because they're not all couch potatoes. While some of them definitely love to be in your lap, others are so active the only time they use your lap is as a springboard on their way to something more interesting.

Then there's the matter of grooming. Some of the small dogs do have glamorous and abundant coats which means regular appointments at the doggie salon to keep up their appearance. On the other hand, there are a few hairless small dogs or those with easy care coats.

So here's the rundown on the small dogs. Sizewise, they range from very small - like the Chihuahua who has the distinction of being recognised as the smallest dog in the world at an average height of 6"-8" - to dog as tall as the Shetland Sheepdog standing 13-16 inches in height.

While this list is fairly comprehensive, not all the profiles have been completed, so check back often to get the latest updates and additions. In the meantime, click on the links in the list of small dog breeds to get more information about any of them.

List Of Small Dog Breeds

Affenpinscher	American Eskimo Dog
American Hairless Terrier	Australian Terrier
Basenji	Beagle
Bedlington Terrier	Bichon Frise
Bolognese	Border Terrier
Boston Terrier	Brazilian Terrier
BrusselsGriffon	Cairn Terrier
Cardigan Welsh Corgi	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cesky Terrier	Chihuahua
Chinese Crested	Cocker Spaniel
Coton De Tulear	Dachshund
Dandie Dinmont Terrier	English Cocker Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel	French Bulldog
German Hunting Terrier	Glen of Imaal Terrier
Havanese	Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin	Japanese Spitz
Japanese Terrier	Klein German Spitz
Kyi-Leo	Lakeland Terrier

Lancashire Heeler	Lhasa Apso Dogs
Lowchen	Maltese
Manchester Terrier	Mexican Hairless - Toy size
Miniature Bull Terrier	Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer	Mittel German Spitz
Norfolk Terrier	Norwegian Lundehund
Norwich Terrier	Papillon
Parson Russell Terrier	Patterdale Terrier
Pekingese	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen	Pomeranian
Poodle - miniature and toy	Pug
Rat Terrier	Schipperke
Scottish Terrier	Sealyham Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog	Shiba Inu
Shih-Tzu Dogs	Silky Terrier
Skye Terrier	Smooth Fox Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier	Swedish Vallhund
Tibetan Spaniel	Tibetan Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier	Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier	Wire Fox Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle	Yorkshire Terrier

As you take a closer look at the profiles of the pets included in this list of small dog breeds, you will get a better idea of how they might fit into your family situation.

Some of the really little dogs understandably don't like to be mishandled by young children and may do better in an adult environment. Others are tough enough to fit in anywhere, but don't like to be left alone.

Some have a reputation as barkers and may not be the best for apartment living.

Exercise is another factor to consider especially if you have a busy life. All of these dogs need a daily walk or two, but some like the Wire Fox Terrier or the Parson Russell Terrier aka Jack Russell, are very active and need more extensive exercise to use up their energy.

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Other Breed Groups To Investigate

• Dogs that do not shed
• Sporting Group - They love the great outdoors!
• Hounds - Sleuthing is their thing!
• Working Dog Group - Love to have a job.
• Terrier Dog Group - Lively, Fun and Smart!
• Herding Dog Group - round'em up!
• List Of Dog Breeds - Main Page
• Miscellaneous Dog Group

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