Small Dog Breeds
Small dogs have many advantages: they are easier to handle, more practical in everyday life and cheaper to keep. They need less food and a size S dog basket is usually sufficient. Small dog breeds reach a maximum shoulder height of 40 cm and a maximum weight of 12 kg. Here you can find all small dog breeds in detail - with a profile, pictures and videos.
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Affenpinscher
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Alpine Dachsbracke
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Australian Terrier
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Basset Hound
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Beagle
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Bichon Frise
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Biewer Terrier
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Bolognese
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Bolonka Zwetna
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Border Terrier
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Boston Terrier
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Cairn Terrier
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
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Cavapoo
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Chihuahua
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Chinese Crested Dog
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Coton de Tulear
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Dachshund
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Drever
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East Siberian Laika
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English Bulldog
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English Toy Terrier
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French Bulldog
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German Spitz
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Griffon Belge
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Havanese
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Havapoo
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Indian Spitz
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Italian Greyhound
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Jack Russell Terrier
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Japanese Chin
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Japanese Spitz
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Japanese Terrier
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Kokoni
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Lakeland Terrier
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Lhasa Apso
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Lowchen
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Maltese
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Maltipoo
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many small dog breeds are great for beginners, especially the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Maltese, and Bichon Frisé. They are good-natured, eager to learn, and more forgiving of training mistakes than more demanding breeds.
Most small dogs need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day. Active breeds like the Jack Russell Terrier or Miniature Pinscher need more activity, while calmer breeds like the Chihuahua or Maltese are content with shorter walks.