From Pugs to Poodles we're counting down the top 10 smallest dog breeds!

For this list, we aren't looking at the smallest dog on record, but rather the small dog breed overall.

Top 10 Smallest Dogs Breeds

1. Pug 

We begin off the checklist with a canine that could be so cute, it is ugly, or so ugly it is cute. The pug, hailing from China, is described typically occasions as "Multum in parvo", or "a lot

in little". This breed sometimes grows to heights of 10 to 12 inches or 25 to 30 centimeters, and often weigh between 14 to 20 kilos or 6 to 9 kilograms.

The pug has a brief, compact and barrel chested physique, with a spherical head and a flat, darkish, snout.Mentioned to be sturdy willed and barely aggressive, this breed is appropriate for all family environments, because the breed is usually fond of getting kids round.

2. Pekingese 

It seems that China might like smaller dogs, because the Pekingese is yet one more small breed that originates from there. The Pekingese is claimed to be very clever and possess a "self-important" angle, presumably as a result of breeds tenure as imperial favorites. The Pekingese has a small, stocky, and extra muscular physique than that of most the opposite canines on this listing.

The top is massive in proportion compared to its physique, with a flat face and muzzle. This little ball of fur grows between 6 and 9 inches or 15 to 23 centimeters in peak, weighing between 7 and 14 kilos or three to six kilograms and is one other canine with a number of persona in a tiny body.

3. Bolonka 

The Russian breed Bolonki are cheerful, playful,and durable canines, with a contented and loving disposition. Like all small canines, they had been bred to be companion canines, rising to heights of roughly 7 to 10 inches or 17 to 25 centimeters, with a mean weight between four and 11 kilos or 2 to five kilograms.

The Bolonka sports activities a dense, thick, but delicate coat, that kinds in massive curls or waves that often require upkeep across the eyes. Breed coats vary in colour from strong black, brown and white, and many various mixtures of all three colours.

4. Maltese 

The Maltese is well thought of, amongst canine  fanatics, to be the gentlest of the toy canine breeds. Having a single layer coat, the Maltese's fur hangs straight down from its small body. The Maltese grows to a median peak of eight to 10 inches or 20 to 25 centimeters and weighs round 7 to 9 kilos or three to four kilograms.

Bred as a companion canine from the Mediterranean Basin space, it has gained appreciable recognition all over the world. Although like most small canine, they're infamous for extreme separation anxiousness when they're left alone.

So when you have one, ensure you lock up your slippers earlier than leaving Fifi house alone.

5. Biewer Terrier 

First breed in England, the Biewer Terrier seems to be elegant, but additionally boastful. This Terrier has lengthy, straight, and silky hair, normally brown, white and black in shade, and sports activities a really fancy beard, if I do say so myself.

Barely reaching 7 to 9 inches or 18 to 23 centimeters in peak, and weighing in round four to eight kilos or 2 to four kilograms, the persona of the Biewer is alleged to be lighthearted andwhimsical, possessing a childlike demeanor, however are general very obedient canine, making for very loyal companions which might be very a lot baby pleasant. This breed craves journey and is a extremely energetic and intelligent canine, requiring the room to roam and run round freely.

6. Pomeranian 

The German born Pomeranian is greatest described as being a loving, explosion of fluff, wrapped in a shell of ego and demand. This breed of canine weighs between four and eight kilos or 2 to four kilograms and grows to round 6 to eight inches or 15 to 20 centimeters in top.

They arrive in a wide range of colours and patterns, starting from white, black, and a really uncommon purple, and are well-known for his or her curly tails. The thick prime coat of the Pomeranian kinds a mane-like ruff round their neck, which they're generally well-known for. Pleasant in direction of folks and different animals, the Pomeranian makes for a beautiful pet for the household.

7. Pražský Krysařík 

The Pražský Krysařík, in any other case often known as a "Prague Ratter", hails from the Czech Republic and is an lively, pleasant, and a really playful small canine; reaching eight to 9 inches or 20 to 23 centimeters in peak, and weighing between 2 and 6 kilos or 1 to three kilograms.

A real pack canine, they typically connect themselves to each member of the household; which ends up in separation anxiousness when they're left alone. The small and delicate body of this canine breed is emphasised by its skinny, shiny coat consisting of largely black and tan fur.

Correct take care of this canine breed is essential, as they're susceptible to "Small Canine Syndrome", a persona dysfunction during which the canine believes they're the pack chief over their human house owners.

8. Yorkshire Terrier 

The Yorkshire Terrier breed, typically occasions referred to as a Yorkie for brief, is each vigorous and energetic, and your typical delicate toy canine breed. This little canine is a lover of comfortability, and enjoys very a lot being a lap canine; which is not a lot of an issue, contemplating they common about four to 7 kilos or 2 to three kilograms, and solely standing at about 5 to 7 inches or 13 to 18 centimeters tall.

Their coat is shiny, silky and effective textured, with a number of totally different coloration mixtures; although very explicit in patterns and site of coloration. Yet one more small English bred canine, the Yorkie was developed for the working class, used for catching rats and mice that infested the work locations and houses.

9. Chihuahua 

The dogs that most individuals most likely thought could be the primary choose, the Chihuahua, is the oldest breed of canine from the American continent, originates from Mexico, and is now presently some of the widespread form of canine in city areas, because of its small measurement which makes it good for condo residing.

 

They're very small canines, weighing in roughly three to 7 kilos or 1 to three kilograms and solely reaching heights of 6 to 9 inches or 15 to 23 centimeters. Proud and brave, the Chihuahua makes for a superb companion canines as they're fiercely loyal, and develop to be very connected to their house owners.

10. Russkiy Toy 

In soviet Russia, dogs owns you! Properly, possibly not; however the smallest dogs on our record, the Russkiy Toy, is a breed from, you guessed it, Russia. Predominantly calm, clever, trusting and loving, the Russkiy as per the same old for small breed canines, endure from Small dogs Syndrome if not educated and introduced up correctly.

The smallest of small dogs, the breed grows to be about eight to 10 inches or 20 to 26 centimeters in peak, and normally weighs simply shy of what a gallon of milk does, three to six kilos or 1 to three kilograms.The breed can come as each lengthy, and quick haired canines, have smaller heads, slender our bodies,and lengthy legs. Mentioned to be unimaginable companion canines, they're appropriate for households of any and every kind.