Meet Some Of The Smallest Dog Breeds In The World

by John Griffith Jan 11, 2023 @ 14:58

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. And if you are looking to adopt, it’s important to choose a breed that will fit perfectly into your lifestyle and home space. This means taking into account personality, health issues, grooming requirements, and size. While large breeds are a bundle of joy, if you live in a smaller space and have kids running around, then a smaller dog may be a better choice for you. And if you are new to being a dog parent, getting a smaller breed can make it feel less daunting. Plus they cost less to feed! Small dogs are just as loving and full of personality as bigger breeds, so you really won’t be missing out on anything. Here are some of the smallest dog breeds you can choose from.

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes

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Smallest Dog Breeds
#Chihuahua
#Pomeranian
#Russian Toy Terrier
#Papillon
#Yorkshire Terrier
#Pekingese
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Smallest Dog Breeds

Smaller dogs are tiny bundles of love and energy. And every breed has its own personality. Some love to curl up and lay on your lap for hours, while others enjoy playing fetch for hours. Depending on your lifestyle you can choose which breed is more suitable for you.

Smaller dogs are tiny bundles of love and energy

#Chihuahua

Chihuahua’s are often regarded as one of the smallest dog breeds in the whole world. In fact, the smallest ever dog in history was a Chihuahua named Milly, who was 3.8 inches (9cm) and weighed around 1 pound (500 grams). This breed adapts great in apartments. They are very loyal, playful, and affectionate. While they do have a tendency to be territorial, this can be fixed with some training.

Average height: 5 – 8 inches / 12 – 20 centimeters

Average weight: 4 – 6 lbs / 1.8 – 2.7 kg

Chihuahua’s are often regarded as one of the smallest dog breeds

#Pomeranian

Fun fact: Pomeranians weren’t always this small. Records show that this breed actually had an average weight of 30 lbs (13 kg), which is ten times more than what it weighs today. However, through years of breeding the Pomeranian shrunk in size to become a tiny companion dog. This breed has typical companion dog traits – they love being the center of attention, have strong bonds with their humans, and love affection.

Average height: 5 – 8 inches / 12 – 20 centimeters

Average weight: 4 – 6 lbs / 1.8 – 2.7 kg

Fun fact: Pomeranians weren’t always this small

#Russian Toy Terrier

The Russian Toy terrier truly does look like toy-sized. This tiny dog is lively, elegant, and has long legs, lean muscles, and fine bones. They are sweet and the dog equivalent of pocket-sized. Russian Toy Terrier’s come in both semi-long and smooth varieties. The long-haired version has a unique feathering and has some ruff on its chest.

Average height: 8 – 11 inches/ 20 – 28 centimeters

Average weight: 3 – 6 lbs / 1.5 – 2.7 kg

The Russian Toy terrier truly does look like a toy

#Papillon

The Papillon, or sometimes referred to as the butterfly dog, gets its name from the shape of its fluffy ears. This breed is a highly trainable companion dog. The Papillon has been a friend to many rulers of the course of history, such as Louis XIV, and can be seen in many famous portraits. This breed is very high energy, has a friendly character and gets along well with strangers and other pets.

Average height: 8 – 11 inches/ 20 – 28 centimeters

Average weight: 5 – 10 lbs / 2 – 4.5 kg

The Papillon is sometimes referred to as the butterfly dog

#Yorkshire Terrier

If you are in search for a small, allergy-friendly dog, then this one is for you. This tiny dog is one of the smallest terrier-type dogs. However, don’t be fooled by their size. These dogs have big personalities. They are bossy, feisty, brave and love to play. This breed is considered as hypoallergenic, so with proper care, then can be a great choice for people with allergies as well.

Average height: 7 – 8 inches/ 17 – 20 centimeters

Average weight: 5 – 7 lbs / 2 – 3 kg

This tiny dog is one of the smallest terrier-type dogs

#Pekingese

Ah, the beautiful Pekingese. These dogs are loving and smart. However, they can be very stubborn, which means they can be a pain to train. But it is not impossible. The Pekingese responds well to gentle training methods and if you start early and are consistent you can enable them to complete any task on command. These dogs are friendly, but do not enjoy strangers and will bark at the sight of them. This makes them a good watchdog.

Average height: 6 – 9 inches/ 15 – 22 centimeters

Average weight: 7 – 14 lbs / 3 – 6 kg

The Pekingese responds well to gentle training methods

These were some of the world’s smallest dog breeds. We hope you found this article useful. What is your favorite tiny dog breed? Will you be getting any of these breeds?

These were some of the world’s smallest dog breeds

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.