The smallest dog breeds in the world
Is there anything more adorable than a tiny dog?
Smaller dogs are perfect for slipping into the lives and laps of busy pet owners. They are usually lower-energy and ideal for tighter spaces or budgets.
If you're looking to add a small dog to your life, it's important to know what breed is right for you.
Read on to see the most miniature dog breeds in the world and just how small they can be.
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Miniature Dachshund
Miniature dachshunds are a smaller version of the dachshund breed and typically stand at 13 and 15cm tall and weigh between 4 to 5kgs.
This breed forms strong bonds with their families as they are playful, mischievous, and courageous.
Russian toy
Russian toy dogs are a very small breed, typically standing between 20 to 28cm and weighing 1.5 to 3kg.
Renowned for its diminutive size, this breed comes in two varieties: short-haired and long-haired.
This breed is known for its lively, cheerful and intelligent nature.
Brussels Griffon
The Griffon Bruxellois or Brussels Griffon is a toy breed named after its city of origin, Brussels in Belgium.
The breed is very sensitive and sociable and was first created to help catch rats.
Despite their killer instincts, these dogs are very small and weigh 3.5 to 5.5kg and 18 to 20cm.
Affenpinscher
The affenpinscher is a German breed and a toy version of a bigger breed.
Their personality is courageous, bold, and often feisty, which makes training them essential.
Affenpinschers are a very small breed and weigh between 2.9 and 6kg, growing as tall as 23 to 30cm.
Miniature Pinscher
The miniature pinscher, also known as the zwergpinscher, is slightly larger than others on this list, weighing 3.6 to 4.5kg and growing to 25-30cm.
This breed is playful, outgoing, independent and assistive, while making a great fit for families with children.
Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are highly energetic and active dogs despite their small size.
They are intelligent, trainable, and good companions who are content in smaller spaces.
Toy Poodles weigh 2 to 3kg and are 24 to 28cm tall.
Maltese
Maltese dogs are very gentle-natured and friendly.
The breed generally thrives on companionship with its owner.
Weighing around 1.8 to 3.2kg on average, the white-coated breed has low exercise requirements and is well-suited to smaller spaces.
This cuties can grow up to 21 to 25cm tall.
Pomeranian
While tiny, Pomeranian dogs appear slightly larger due to their ultra-fluffy coats.
Despite their appearance, they only weigh between 1.4 and 3.2kg and are 8 to 30cm tall.
Their double coat requires regular grooming, but you will have a friend for life in a Pomeranian.
They are highly intelligent and love spending time with their owner.
