This is a list of small dog breeds. These are the smallest of all breeds. If you like little dogs then check out these miniature dog breeds.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Their nickname "The Comforter Spaniel" pretty much says it all. This affectionate, devoted lapdog thrives on human contact and will love being part of your family.
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Chihuahua
The Chihuahua has a terrier-like personality which means he's cocky, confident, feisty, quick-to-bark, relentless, and rash. He's the smallest of all dog breeds.
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Italian Greyhound
Italian Greyhounds, or "iggies," are the prima donnas of the sight hound group. They are small, fragile, and emotionally high maintenance.
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Japanese Chin
The Japanese Chin is an affectionate, playful lapdog. They are intelligent, cat-like dogs who like to show off by performing tricks.
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Maltese
The Maltese is a best friend and an accessory, all in one. They will surely attract attention from everyone you meet.
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Miniature Pinscher
The Miniature Pinscher has been nicknamed "The King of the Toys." Miniature Pinschers (or Min Pins) are very small dogs, but they do not know this.
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Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is alert, active, energetic, fearless, feisty, sociable and charming.
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Papillon
The Papillon (pronounced pappy-yawn -- French for butterfly) is rapidly becoming the preferred companion pet.
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Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a dignified, lively, alert, happy, sweet and playful. He craves your companionship and just wants to be with you.
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Silky Terrier
The Silky Terrier wants to be your best buddy. He is a friendly, affectionate, scrappy little guy who does not like to be ignored.
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Toy Fox Terrier
The Toy Fox Terrier has the brains and devotion of a toy breed but is also a true working terrier.
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Yorkshire Terrierr
The Yorkshire Terrier is feisty, alert, inquisitive, energetic, determined, brave, bossy, scrappy and boisterous.
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Affenpinscher
Affenpinscher is German for Monkey Dog, and the Affenpinscher is every bit as active and playful as his name implies.
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Miniature American Eskimo Dog
The Miniature American Eskimo Dog is an intelligent, energetic, playful, and affectionate companion dog.
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Standard American Eskimo Dog
The Standard American Eskimo Dog is an intelligent, energetic, playful, and affectionate companion dog.
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Toy American Eskimo Dog
The Toy American Eskimo Dog is an intelligent, energetic, playful, and affectionate companion dog. They are excellent watchdogs, and take their watchdog duties very seriously.
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Australian Terrier
The Australian Terrier is tough, feisty, tenacious, energetic, intelligent, boisterous, adaptable, and agile.
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Basenji
Commonly known as the "Barkless Dog," the Basenji is one of the oldest natural breeds in the world.
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Beagle
The Beagle is merry, friendly, gentle, playful, and even-tempered. He has a sensitive nature. He can be distant with strangers until they've won him over. He's kind and gentle with children.
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Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington Terrier is an adaptable, versatile, affectionate, and entertaining dog. He is determined, inquisitive, opinionated, feisty, and fearless.
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Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is an incredibly cheerful little dog who loves to be the center of attention. He likes to think he runs the household,
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Border Terrier
The Border Terrier is a hardy little dog who will want to be part of your family. They are not as feisty as other terrier breeds, but they do still have a mind of their own.
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Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier, also known as "The American Gentleman," is enthusiastic about life and is often excitable.
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Brussels Griffon
Brussels Griffons are happy little "Velcro" lapdogs. They usually attach themselves to one or two people in the household and will want to be with that person 24-7.
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Cairn Terrier
Everybody loves Toto, right? What a trooper that dog was, keeping up on the Yellow Brick Road! Like him, Cairn Terriers are independent little bundles of energy.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi equals big personality in a little dog. These are intelligent, active, alert little guys who will want to be the center of your world.
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Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested is an elegant little toy dog who craves human companionship. They are loving, lovable, cuddly, affectionate, and love to give kisses.
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Cocker Spaniel
Originally (and sometimes still) bred as a gun dog (a hunting dog), the Cocker Spaniel has become one of America's most popular breeds.
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Dachshund
The Dachshund is fearless, brave, rash, playful, determined and clever. He's quite independent and stubborn because he was bred to hunt alone.
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a sweet and hardy dog with lots of personality and pluck. He shows incredible loyalty to his owner, and is utterly devoted to his family.
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English Cocker Spaniel
The English Cocker Spaniel is one of the most popular breeds in the world, for many good reasons. They are hardy gundogs who are natural retrievers who enjoy the water.
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English Toy Spaniel
The English Toy Spaniel is affectionate, loving, gentle, cheerful and friendly. He's good with children and loves to play.
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French Bulldog
He's been called "the clown in the cloak of a philosopher," and this loveable little companion dog is exceptionally good-natured.
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Glen of Imaal Terrier
The Glen of Imaal Terrier is active, docile, spirited, gentle, and affectionate. He is easygoing and less easily excited than other terrier breeds. Glens adore people.
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Havanese
The Havanese has earned his place on the list of favorite family pets for a wealth of reasons. They are incredibly friendly and thrive on human companionship and affection.
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Jack Russell Terrier
One word: feisty. These little guys are full of energy and character, and can be alarmingly assertive.
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Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier has the trademark terrier temperament: alert, inquisitive, feisty, bossy, bold, and boisterous.
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Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is a unique little watchdog who likes to play by his own rules. While he will be devoted to you, loyal and loving, he won't necessarily want to please you.
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Lowchen
The Lowchen is a bright, happy, easygoing, and a lively little guy. He is outgoing, optimistic, fun-loving, and sociable. He is affectionate, loyal,
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Toy Manchester Terrier
The Toy Terrier is alert, energetic, brave, feisty, and extraordinarily loyal. They quickly form strong bonds with their owners.
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Miniature Bull Terrier
The Miniature Bull Terrier is an active, playful, courageous, spirited, fun-loving dog who always needs to be doing something.
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Miniature Poodle
The Miniature Poodle is good-natured and eager-to-please. He's also cheerful, loyal, proud, dignified, and extremely smart.
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Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer has the typical terrier temperament: relentless, energetic, brave, alert, curious, scrappy, bossy, and feisty.
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Norwich Terriers have the terrier spirit without the quarrelsome nature. These tiny terriers are energetic,
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Parson Russell Terrier
he Parson Russell Terrier is a feisty, alert, bold, outgoing little guy who acts like he's trying to steal your heart.
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Pekingese
An ancient toy breed, the Pekingese is an excellent watchdog who thinks he is far larger and braver than he really is.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an intelligent herding breed, yet "Pems," as they are sometimes called, make excellent companions and family dogs as well.
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
The Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen (nicknamed the "Happy Breed") is an extroverted, independent, confident, and alert dog.
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Pomeranian
The Pomeranian is a cocky, extraverted, devoted and affectionate little guy. They are intelligent, easy to train, and they love to please their owners.
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Pug
Pugs are small dogs with big personalities. They live to love and to be loved and were bred for one reason: to be your companion.
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Puli
Pugs are small dogs with big personalities. They live to love and to be loved and were bred for one reason: to be your companion.
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Schipperke
The Schipperke is alert, active, inquisitive, intelligent and hopelessly devoted to his master. They are a beloved playmate and a natural watchdog with a piercing bark.
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Scottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier is a lot of personality in a little body: brave, curious, feisty, and opinionated. He's the only breed to live in the White House three times.
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Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier is the couch potato of the terrier world... he loves to lay around and take naps.
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Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog, affectionately called the "Sheltie," is one of the most trainable and loving breeds there is.
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Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu is a unique breed. Intelligent, active, energetic, they think pretty highly of themselves. They are famous for their spirited boldness and independent nature.
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Skye Terrier
The Skye Terrier has a typical terrier temperament: courageous, canny, strong, and independent. He is fiercely loyal to those he loves,
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Smooth Fox Terrier
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a very active dog with lots of energy. He's always in motion doing something or getting into mischief.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a true people-dog.
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Tibetan Spaniel
The Tibetan Spaniel is a reliable little watchdog and lapdog. They are active, alert, lively, happy, and intelligent.
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Tibetan Terrier
The Tibetan Terrier is not really a terrier, so don't expect a terrier temperament. This delightful, childlike dog is his own breed.
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Toy Poodle
The Toy Poodle is good-natured and eager-to-please. He's also cheerful, loyal, proud, dignified, and extremely smart.
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Welsh Terrier
The Welsh Terrier is a fun, zippy, feisty fellow who is the calmest of the terrier breeds. Yet he is always on the lookout for action and entertainment.
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West Highland White Terrier
Often known as the "Westie," the West Highland White Terrier possesses the classic terrier temperament: active, spunky, energetic, and self-important!
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Wire Fox Terrier
The Wire Fox Terrier has the trademark terrier temperament: energetic, fearless, playful, inquisitive, feisty, bossy, and boisterous.
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