Small dogs are wonderful pets you can have around your house. They are of many different breeds and come in various shapes, sizes and color. Small dogs are gaining popularity day by day, due to their affable nature and their adaptability to environment. They are the cutest member of the family and are the noisemakers too, as they are booming with energy throughout the day and make the house lively. Small dogs have a lifeline of 14 to 16 years and have less health problems than large dogs. At the same time, they are easier to manage. Read below to find some of the small breeds of dogs, which you would want as your mate for yourself.
Popular Types of Small Dogs
- Border Terrier - Border Terriers are gregarious in nature and gel well with all the people around. They weigh around 12 to 20 pounds and are 11 to 15 inches in length.
- Boston Terrier - Popularly known as the ‘American Gentleman of Dogs’ Boston Terriers are very mild in their temperament. They have a weight of around 14 to 22 pounds and have a length of about 11 to 15 inches.
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Spaniels are expressive dogs and are a delight to be around all the time. They weigh around 12 to 16 pounds and have a length of about 12 to 13 inches.
- Pomeranian - Pomeranians are very cute toy dogs with beautiful fluffy coat and an amicable nature. They weigh around 4 to 7 ponds and have a length of about 6 to 7 inches.
- Pug - Pugs are adorable dogs with an affable nature. They have an expressive face and are 14 to 20 pounds in weight and have a length of about 9 to 11 inches.
- Chihuahua - Chihuahuas are small dogs with big attitudes. They have long hairs and are a little violent in nature. They are excellent for places which have warm climates.
- Pekingese - Pekingese are small toy dogs, with a sleek body, and have a bold look onto them. They weigh around 7 to 14 pounds and are 8 to 10 inches long.
- Shih Tzu - Shih Tzu dogs have a unique look and are amicable in nature. These are very pretty to look at. They weigh around 9 to 16 pounds, and in terms of height, they are usually around 10 inches.
Other Small House Dogs
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Name
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Weight (pounds)
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Height (inches)
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Australian Terrier
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12 – 17
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9 – 11
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Affenpinscher
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6 – 12
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7 – 8
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Bichon Frise
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11 – 17
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10 – 12
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Brussels Griffon
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8 – 12
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8 – 12
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Cairn Terrier
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13 – 15
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10 – 13
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
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25 – 40
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10 – 15
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Cesky Terrier
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13 – 22
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10 – 13
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Chinese Crested
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10 – 15
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11 – 14
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Coton De Tulear
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12 – 15
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11 – 12
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier
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8 – 23
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8 – 11
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English Toy Spaniel
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8 – 11
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8 – 10
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Frnch Bulldog
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20 – 27
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11 – 13
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Havanese
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7 – 13
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7 – 13
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Italian Greyhound
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8 – 12
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12 – 15
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Jack Russel Terrier
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12 – 16
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13 – 15
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Japanese Chin
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6 – 8
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7 – 11
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Klein German Spitz
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18 – 22
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9 – 11
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Lhasa Apso
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11 – 18
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10 – 11
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Lowchen
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11 – 18
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13 – 14
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Lundehund
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13 – 20
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12 – 15.5
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Maltese
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5 – 6
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7 – 8
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Manchester Terrier
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6 – 8
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10 – 12
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Miniature Pinscher
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9 – 12
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9 – 12
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Mittel German Spitz
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23 – 41
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11.5 – 14
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Miniature Dachshund
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Around 9
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Around 14
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Miniature Schnauzer
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12 – 19
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10 – 13
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Norfolk Terrier
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10 – 15
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8 – 10
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Norwich Terrier
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10 – 12
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8 – 10
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Papillon
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6 – 10
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10 – 12
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Patterdale Terrier
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11 – 13
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Around 12
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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24 – 30
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10 - 12
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Silky Terrier
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8 – 11
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9 – 10
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Schipperke
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12 – 18
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10 – 13
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Scottish Terrier
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19 – 23
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10 – 12
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Sealyham Terrier
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Upto 20
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Upto 12
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Syke Terrier
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Around 25
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Around 10
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Swedish Vallhund
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25 – 35
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12 – 16
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Tibetan Spaniel
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9 – 15
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Around 10
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Toy Fox Terrier
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4 – 7
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Around 10
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Toy American Eskimo
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6 – 10
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9 – 12
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Toy Mexican Hairless
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5 – 15
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9 – 14
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Yorkshire Terrier
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5 – 7
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6 – 8
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