Dogs That Stay Small

Want a dog that stays small?For whatever reason, many prefer a dog that stays small. However, it can be difficult if you do not know what breed to look for.There are many small dog breeds, but they all have different height and weight averages.An important aspect to consider is the breeder. There are a lot of breeders out there that are dishonest, only caring for money.They may claim the dog is a pure breed, meanwhile it is not. This can affect the dogs weight and height.Always do your research when dealing with a breeder.

Weight Consideration:

For the sake of this presentation, the qualification is for the breed to NOT average over 12 lbs.Pure breeds are only considered.Mixed breeds do not qualify.

Here is a list of dogs that stay small:

• Affenpinscher• Bolognese• Brussels Griffon• Chihuahua• Chinese Crested• Chinese Imperial• English Toy Terrier• Japanese Chin• Maltese

• Miniature Pinscher• Papillon• Phalene• Pomeranian• Toy Poodle• Prazsky Krysarik• Silky Terrier• Volpino Italiano• Yorkshire Terrier

Affenpinscher

“Imrun`s Boris Jeltsin” by Ingunn Axelsen is licensed under CC BY 3.0

Vital Stats:Height: 9 to 12 inchesWeight: 7 to 9 lbs

The Affenpinscher loves to be around its owners. They enjoy the company of others.They have a strong personality and can be very determined. They need to have consistent and efficient training.They make excellent guardians and love to explore areas on walks.

Bolognese

“Bolognese” by Grace is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Vital Stats:Height: 7 to 12 inchesWeight: 5 to 9 lbs

The Bolognese is an excellent companion that craves the attention of its owner. Separation anxiety is a strong possibility with this breed if not trained to be alone.This is an intelligent breed so training should not be too difficult.They do not have a strong personality therefore hard-headedness should not be a problem.

Brussels Griffon

“A brown Griffon bruxellois with beard” by Arne Fagerholt is licensed under CC BY 3.0

Vital Stats:Height: 9 to 11 inchesWeight: 8 to 10 lbs

The Brussels Griffon breed has a strong personality and loves investigating different areas. This makes them great watchdogs.They need early socialization as they are known to be not very social with other dogs. This is an aspect that needs attention.They make great companions for a single owner or a household with not many people.

Chihuahua

Vital Stats:Height: 6 to 9 inchesWeight: under 6 lbs

The Chihuahua is constantly one of the most popular small dog breeds. They can be feisty and noisy little dogs. They are one of the smallest dog breeds and because of this, are quite fragile. Careful attention is needed when handling this breed.They love lots of attention and thrive on the company of other Chihuahuas, but not other breeds.

Chinese Crested

“Crested Moletai May 2014” by Томасина is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Vital Stats:Height: 11 to 13 inchesWeight: 5 to 12 lbs

The Chinese Crested comes in two coat variations: hairless and powderpuff. The hairless coat is pictured above. Hair is still present on the extremities of the body.This is a breed that loves the indoor life. They do like to explore different areas on walks, however they prefer to stay indoors most of the time.They need to be socialized at a young age to ensure they get along well with other dog breeds.

Chinese Imperial

Vital Stats:Height: under 9 inchesWeight: under 9 lbs

The Chinese Imperial is not a well known breed but they make excellent companions. They love to please their owners. This makes training rather easy. They love to be around children and love nothing more than to curl up on a lap. But because they are so small, it is important to avoid accidental injury.They are prone to separation anxiety so it is important to train them to be on their own without any problems occurring.

English Toy Terrier

“English Toy Terrier” by sannse is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Vital Stats:Height: 10 to 12 inchesWeight: 6 to 8 lbs

The English Toy Terrier is a loveable breed that is loyal to its family. They are known to be aggressive so socialization with other dogs is important for them to get along with other breeds.They are an intelligent breed so training is rather easy. They do have a stubborn side from time to time.They are hunters and have a high prey drive. Historically speaking, they are not to be trusted off-leash.

Japanese Chin

Vital Stats:Height: 8 to 10 inchesWeight: 4 to 7 lbs

The Japanese Chin is an outgoing breed that likes to meet new people.They have a straightforward personality so training should be rather easy. They are known to be quiet and don’t bark.They have a playful side to their personality and are rather good at climbing. This is why they are referred to as ‘cat-like.’

Maltese

Vital Stats:Height: 9 to 10 inchesWeight: under 7 lbs

The Maltese is a playful breed that loves to be with its family. They do get attached so separation anxiety is a strong possibility. Training in this area is important.They are known to be noisy and ‘yappy’ therefore training not to bark is important as well.Despite its appearance, they are a tough and hardy breed. They can be aggressive towards other dogs and snappish if they feel they are being mishandled.

Miniature Pinscher

“Miniature Pinscher” by Lilly M is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0Vital Stats:Height: 10 to 13 inchesWeight: 8 to 10 lbs

The MiniPin, as they are known as, is a high energy dog that needs its daily exercise. They love to chase balls and dig. They can become very assertive and aggressive with other dogs if not socialized well. They can be stubborn but they are an intelligent breed. Training should not present too many challenges however their assertive nature may come out.

Papillon

“Continental Toy Spaniel Papillon” by daveynin is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Vital Stats:Height: 8 to 11 inchesWeight: 4 to 11 lbs

The Papillon is known as the butterfly dog, because of its raised ears. The Papillon and the Phalene are related however the Papillon’s popularity is much higher.They are a very affectionate breed and make excellent companions. They need plenty of attention and are often used as therapy dogs.If early socialization is not present, they can develop a dominant personality so it is important to establish who the pack leader is.

Phalene

“Sable-white Phalène female” by Canarian is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 Vital Stats:Height: 8 to 11 inchesWeight: 4 to 11 lbs

The Phalene is not popular at all compared to the Papillon, however it displays many of the same characteristics. A notable difference being the Phalene doesn’t have raised ears. The Phalene is actually considered a variety of the Papillon, and not a separate breed.The Phalene makes an excellent companion and is very loyal.

Pomeranian

Vital Stats:Height: 8 to 11 inchesWeight: 3 to 7 lbs

The Pomeranian needs plenty of attention and loves the family life. They are loyal to their owners and will do anything to protect them. This means that they may bark and show aggression so it is important to train them early on. They can be quite stubborn and are notorious for being difficult to house break. Remaining consistent and firm in training is very important with this breed.

Toy Poodle

“Toy Poodle in Riga” by Томасина is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Vital Stats:Height: under 10 inchesWeight: 4 to 8 lbs

The Toy Poodle is the only weight class that qualifies for Poodles. The Miniature Poodle averages 12 to 18 lbs in weight.The Poodle is known for being extremely smart and easy to train. This breed has been used in the US military since the 17th century.They need their daily exercise and be mentally stimulated to be happy. They make great companions and good watchdogs.

Prazsky Krysarik

“Prague Ratter” by Томасина is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 Vital Stats:Height: 6 to 9 inchesWeight: 3 to 7 lbs

The Prazsky Krysarik is not a well known dog breed. They are rare outside of Czech Republic and Slovakia.They are one of the smallest dog breeds in the world, rivaling the Chihuahua. This is a breed that is lively and full of energy. Of course, because they are so small, tiring them out is quite easy.They are eager to please their owner, which makes training easy. They are a sensitive breed so they don’t respond well to aggressive training.

Silky Terrier

“Silky Terrier” by Jill Saperstein is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Vital Stats:Height: 9 to 10 inchesWeight: 8 to 11 lbs

The Silky Terrier is a lively breed that likes to stay active. The like to play fetch and dig in the yard.They also have a strong hunting instinct therefore they are not to be trusted off-leash.They are very affectionate and are completely devoted to their family. This also makes them territorial.

Volpino Italiano“Volpino” by Lilly M is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Vital Stats:Height: 11 to 12 inchesWeight: 9 to 12 lbs

The Volpino Italiano is also known as the Italian Spitz. This is a breed that is not well known.The Volpino Italiano is a friendly dog that is very affectionate. They are even affectionate towards strangers. They do protect their territory however, so they will bark and show aggression when a stranger is approaching their territory.They enjoy playing games of fetch however they do not require too much daily exercise.

Yorkshire Terrier

Vital Stats:Height: 8 to 9 inchesWeight: under 7 lbs

The Yorkie, as they are known as, is a spunky dog that is full of life and personality.They love to explore different areas when walking.They are an affectionate breed that loves to be around their family. Training is important with this breed. They are smart but they do display a dominant personality. Consistent and effective training is needed with this breed.

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