Small Dogs
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- breed group: terrier
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant
- colors: gold / yellow, black, red
- patterns: brindle
- coat length/texture: long, wiry
- temperament: friendly, willful, playful
The Scottish terrier is among the oldest, best established, most recognizable breeds in the world. Tenacious and intelligent, these dogs can be great companions to the right owner.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, gold / yellow, cream, fawn, black, gray, white
- patterns: bicolor, sable, black and tan, liver and tan
- coat length/texture: curly, medium
- temperament: gentle, friendly, anxious
Schnoodles are “teddy bear” dogs who are beloved for their calm demeanor, high level of intelligence, and low-allergen coats.
- breed group: non-sporting
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, tendency to chew, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good for first-time pet owners, high potential for weight gain, highly territorial
- colors: white, cream
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, outgoing, friendly, playful, protective
American Eskimo dogs are intelligent, energetic pups with fluffy white coats. They are easily trainable and highly loyal to their owners.
- breed group: none
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, loves water, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, gray, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, black and tan
- coat length/texture: short, wiry
- temperament: friendly, willful, outgoing, playful
Jagdterriers are smart, capable hunting dogs developed in Germany. If you're an outdoor enthusiast and an experienced dog owner, a jagdterrier could be the perfect companion.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, easy to train, strong loyalty tendencies, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion
- colors: fawn, black, white, blue, gray
- patterns: tricolor, bicolor, merle, sable
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, friendly, playful
Sweet-tempered and eager-to-please, Shetland sheepdogs, or "Shelties" as they’re affectionately called, are a popular hardworking, attentive, and affectionate breed.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, blue, cream, white, fawn, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable, brindle, black and tan, liver and tan, blue and tan
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, playful, anxious
A cross between a Chihuahua and pug, Chugs tend to be confident, playful, affectionate pets. They are small dogs with big, fun-loving personalities.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, good hiking companion
- colors: red, brown / chocolate / liver, blue, black, white
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, black and tan
- coat length/texture: short, medium
- temperament: outgoing, gentle, friendly, playful
Beagliers are a cute cross between a beagle and a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. Learn more about living with these friendly, sweet-eyed pups.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, low prey drive, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, red, blue, cream, white, fawn, brown / chocolate / liver, gold / yellow
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, tuxedo, sable, merle
- coat length/texture: medium, long, curly
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
Maltipoos make the perfect companion for young families, empty nesters, and everyone in between. Highly devoted to their humans, they love to accompany them on walks (and on the couch, of course). Plus, they’re non-shedders and make great apartment dwellers.
- breed group: non-sporting
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners
- colors: white, cream
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: short, curly
- temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
Intelligent, affectionate, and incredibly cute, the bichon frise could easily be mistaken for a child’s toy. This happy-go-lucky breed originated in the Mediterranean islands, which could be why they’re so easygoing and fun-loving. Bichons are the perfect companion for families, elderly couples, and everyone in between.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, requires lots of grooming, low prey drive, good hiking companion, apartment-friendly, easy to train, strong loyalty tendencies, prone to health issues, loves water, good for first-time pet owners
- colors: black, gray, red, brown / chocolate / liver, fawn, cream, white
- coat length/texture: long, medium, curly
- temperament: outgoing, gentle, friendly, playful, anxious
For loving companionship, few breeds compare to the smart, cuddlesome, and playful Cavapoo. This crossbreed might also be a good choice as a low-allergen pet.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, tolerates being alone, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, cream, black, blue, gray
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable, blue and tan
- coat length/texture: wiry, curly
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
Few small hybrid dogs compare to the spirited and affectionate Yorkie-poo, a little firecracker of fun with devoted companionship every member of the family can enjoy.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, apartment-friendly, high potential for weight gain, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: fawn, brown / chocolate / liver, black, white
- patterns: sable, bicolor, merle, brindle
- coat length/texture: short, long, wiry
- temperament: friendly, timid, willful, playful, anxious
Chiweenies are small dogs with big personalities. Their penchant for barking and need to be the center of attention can make them a handful, but with proper training they’ll be a lap dog for life.
- breed group: terrier
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, high prey drive, loves water, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, good hiking companion
- colors: cream, blue, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, liver and tan, blue and tan
- coat length/texture: medium, curly
- temperament: gentle, willful, friendly, outgoing, playful
He's small, fluffy, and looks like a lamb, but the Bedlington terrier is all dog—and adaptable enough to join his family in any activity, from hikes to lazy days on the couch.
- breed group: toy
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, high potential for weight gain, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies, good for first-time pet owners
- colors: black, white, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful
Toy fox terriers are smart, playful, and energetic dogs that are a perfect combination of the best traits from terriers and toy breeds. Learn more about living with this tiny, fun-loving pup.
- breed group: terrier
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: high prey drive, loves water, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, prone to health issues
- colors: fawn, red, gold / yellow, black
- patterns: black and tan, bicolor
- coat length/texture: medium, wiry
- temperament: outgoing, willful, friendly, playful, anxious
Norfolk terriers are spunky, affectionate, and energetic small dogs who make great travel companions and outdoor adventurers. Happy and social, they thrive with active families.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, low prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, cream, fawn, black, gray, white
- patterns: tricolor, bicolor, tuxedo, black and tan, sable, spotted, blue and tan, liver and tan
- coat length/texture: medium, curly
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
A low-allergen crossbreed of the Havanese and poodle, the sweet-natured Havapoo is a bright and lively charmer who fits right into homes and families of all types.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, requires lots of grooming, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, gold / yellow, black, cream, white, gray
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: short, curly
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful
Friendly, doting, and intelligent, shih-poos inherit their parents’ best personality traits. These small dogs are versatile and can do well in any home where they’re the center of attention.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, cream, white, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: short, medium, curly
- temperament: gentle, friendly, playful
The Peekapoo, a cross between a miniature or toy poodle and a Pekingese, is an adorable, affectionate lapdog. Although the “designer” dogs are small in size, the breed is known for his big bark.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, requires lots of grooming, prone to health issues, high potential for weight gain, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, red, blue, cream, fawn, white, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, brindle
- coat length/texture: medium, long
- temperament: outgoing, willful, friendly, anxious, playful
The shorkie, a crossbreed between a shih tzu and a Yorkshire terrier, is a small, spirited-yet-snuggly companion with a silky, allergy-friendly coat.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, tendency to chew, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, gold / yellow, fawn, black
- patterns: bicolor, sable
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful, willful
Meet the puggle: A high-energy, affectionate small mixed breed that’s a combination of the pug and beagle. Though short in stature, he’s the ideal pup for active families.