Small dogs form great companion and are gaining popularity due to their extremely amicable nature. Check out various types/breeds of small house dogs.

Types Of Small Dogs

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
 
Name
Weight (pounds)
Height (inches)
Australian Terrier
12 – 17
9 – 11
Affenpinscher
6 – 12
7 – 8
Bichon Frise
11 – 17
10 – 12
Brussels Griffon
8 – 12
8 – 12
Cairn Terrier
13 – 15
10 – 13
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
25 – 40
10 – 15
Cesky Terrier
13 – 22
10 – 13
Chinese Crested
10 – 15
11 – 14
Coton De Tulear
12 – 15
11 – 12
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
8 – 23
8 – 11
English Toy Spaniel
8 – 11
8 – 10
Frnch Bulldog
20 – 27
11 – 13
Havanese
7 – 13
7 – 13
Italian Greyhound
8 – 12
12 – 15
Jack Russel Terrier
12 – 16
13 – 15
Japanese Chin
6 – 8
7 – 11
Klein German Spitz
18 – 22
9 – 11
Lhasa Apso
11 – 18
10 – 11
Lowchen
11 – 18
13 – 14
Lundehund
13 – 20
12 – 15.5
Maltese
5 – 6
7 – 8
Manchester Terrier
6 – 8
10 – 12
Miniature Pinscher
9 – 12
 9 – 12
Mittel German Spitz
23 – 41
11.5 – 14
Miniature Dachshund
Around 9
Around 14
Miniature Schnauzer
12 – 19
10 – 13
Norfolk Terrier
10 – 15
8 – 10
Norwich Terrier
10 – 12
8 – 10
Papillon
6 – 10
10 – 12
Patterdale Terrier
11 – 13
Around 12
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
24 – 30
10 - 12
Silky Terrier
8 – 11
9 – 10
Schipperke
12 – 18
10 – 13
Scottish Terrier
19 – 23
10 – 12
Sealyham Terrier
Upto 20
Upto 12
Syke Terrier
Around 25
Around 10
Swedish Vallhund
25 – 35
12 – 16
Tibetan Spaniel
9 – 15
Around 10
Toy Fox Terrier
4 – 7
Around 10
Toy American Eskimo
6 – 10
9 – 12
Toy Mexican Hairless
5 – 15
9 – 14
Yorkshire Terrier
5 – 7
6 – 8

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