Quite a Difference. There are also many small dogs that are smaller than what is usually seen in the breed. We call them runts. AND, because small is popular, many breeders are breeding for smaller and smaller versions of the most popular breeds. They call this dwarfing down. The general public likes to call them teacup puppies.
Mind you, most of these smaller versions of the breed are healthy, but the practice o trying to make smaller and smaller does come with risks.
Here is our top list of the tiniest dogs that stay small unless of course, you feed them too much. Read More about the Bolognese. Read More about the Brussels Griffon. Playful, hypoallergenic, social, is a good lap dog, doesn't bark much.
Read more about the Cavoodle. Read More about the Chihuahua. Read more about the Chinese Crested Dog. Height: Miniature, 5 -- 6 inches at the shoulder; Standard, 8 to 9 inches at the shoulder. Weight: 11 pounds and under Miniature ; 16 to 32 pounds Standard Between 11 and 16 pounds. Read more about the lovable Dachshund. Read More about the English Toy Spaniel. Read more about the tiny Italian Greyhound. Read more about the Japanese Chin. Read More about the Maltese. Height: Not to exceed 11 inches 28 cm Weight: Averages pounds but can be smaller 2.
Read more about this amazing new breed, Mi-Ki. Vet Street reports that they weigh six pounds and stand at five inches. Paris Hilton famously had a Chihuahua companion named Tinkerbell who sadly passed away in This dog's nickname is "little captain," according to the AKC. They weigh between 10 and 16 pounds, likely in part due to the weight of their fluffy black fur. This small white pooch can grow long, silky hair.
But if you keep it short, they look more like forever puppies. Vet Street reports that they weigh four to seven pounds and are less than a foot tall. This small pooch is a fraction of the size of an English Bulldog. The latter can weigh up to 50 pounds , while French Bulldogs ring in at 16 to 28 pounds , according to Dogtime.
They are a little bigger than toy breeds like Chihuahuas or Yorkies, but owning a French Bulldog is a great way to get that classic wrinkled bulldog look in a smaller dog. But even though they're small, they have feisty personalities. Pomeranians prove that big things come in little packages. Pugs can get to be 14 to 18 pounds , according to the AKC, and they stand at 10 to 13 inches tall.
The AKC also says that the pug's motto is "a lot in a little" in Latin, which fits this tiny, personable breed to a tee. Modern Dog magazine says that the Italian Greyhound is a much smaller relative of the Greyhound, which can weigh up to 70 pounds. By contrast, the slender Italian Greyhounds stand a little over a foot tall and weigh just eight to 18 pounds. In French, papillon means "butterfly," which is perfect for this delicate dog and its fluffy butterfly ears.
According to Vet Street papillons can be three to 12 pounds and less than a foot tall — not including those ears of course. With his straight silky coat and plumed tail, he looks like a little aristocrat, and he does have a noble, almost catlike air. Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration.
Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. Additional Resources AKC. Clubs Offering: Training Classes. By Jan Reisen Apr 10, 3 Minutes. If you're thinking of adopting a furry little friend emphasis on the little , here are some dog breeds to consider. Who knows? You may just find a corgi worthy of The Queen of England. Love huskies but don't quite have the space for a medium-sized dog? May we introduce you to the Alaskan Klee Kai — this dog looks just like a husky, but will only weigh up to 15 pounds.
If you need more convincing, this is the breed of Sophie Turner's adorable pup. Named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, these loyal and energetic dogs prove that good things do come in small packages — about five pound packages, to be exact. Don't be fooled by these puff ball's cuddly coat, the Pomeranian's playful demeanor will keep you active with short daily walks. Rumor has it that Teddy Roosevelt coined the name of this pint-sized terrier.
Beyond being excellent exterminators hello, city-dwellers , they're loyal, cheerful, and have a silky-smooth coat. A longtime companion of Japanese royalty, these regal pups make a sweet and cuddly lap dog. The only downside to this breed is that you'll have to deal with the fact that they'll always have better hair than you.
With the tiny stature of a Yorkshire terrier and the intelligence of a miniature poodle, this playful, mixed breed dog makes the perfect pet for families. Plus, they're hypoallergenic!
With their corkscrew curls and big, bashful eyes, Pumis are the cutest breed of dog that you've never heard of. Cousin of the equally fluffy Bichon Frise, Bolonkas are a breed of curious and intelligent lap dogs that are popular in Russia. At a mere seven pounds, Yorkies pack a energetic punch in small package. That gorgeous, silky fur has an additional upside too: It's hypoallergenic! These spaniels weigh slightly more than their popular American counterparts, but their merry personalities win over families just as easily.
Get them outside, and they're quite the happy campers. Reaching speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, whippets are the fastest animal of their size, according to the American Kennel Club. A couple of all-out sprints will tire them out for an entire afternoon.
Although it's tough to distinguish between all of the small white dog breeds out there, this one counts as one of the oldest. Maltese have entertained their owners for thousands of years. They're so lovable that the ancient Greeks even built tombs in their honor.
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