Best Small Dog Breeds

The best small dog breeds offer devoted companionship, distinctive personalities, and hours of enjoyment, all in a pint-sized package.

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 French Bulldogs are affectionate, pleasant, and playful. They tend to amuse their owners with goofy antics and a funny personality. French Bulldogs can also form strong bonds with their owners.

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 The Bichon Frise is a friendly and social small dog breed. They are affectionate, lively, and easy to train.

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 A Pug can be a fun-loving and affectionate addition to any household. Like many small dog breeds, pugs are intelligent and loyal dogs, although they can become bored with training.

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 With a gentle, loving nature, the Maltese is a traditional lap dog. However, it can also be playful and quick to learn tricks with the proper motivation. The breed's beautiful white coat is prized by many dog owners.

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 Boston Terriers are known for their ability to get along well with family members of all ages, from babies to seniors. An intelligent dog, the Boston Terrier is gentle while also having the potential to be playful and rambunctious.

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 With a distinctive look and a gentle personality, the Basset Hound is a great family dog. Basset Hounds are well-behaved and obedient dogs. However, as hounds, they can become easily distracted by smells.

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 The Toy Poodle is an intelligent and highly-trainable dog. They have a happy and lively disposition, and if properly socialized, can be quite friendly.

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 Shih Tzus are gentle, loyal dogs with a generally happy personality. They are also good watchdogs, quick to bark at unfamiliar people.

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 Dachshunds are curious and lively dogs. Despite their small size, they tend to have bold personalities. Dachshunds can sometimes cause trouble with excessive barking and digging.

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 Chihuahuas have the attitude of a big dog in a small container. They are bold, feisty, and intelligent. Chihuahuas are very loyal, to the point that they may not get along well with other dogs or unfamiliar people. However, dedicated efforts to socialize the dog and familiarize it with other people and dogs can go a long way towards correcting this problem.

• ToyBreeds.com offers a helpful chart with suggestions on the best small dog breeds for specific situations, from breeds that get along well with cats to breeds suitable for owners with allergies.
• Find out more information about any dog breed at the official website of the American Kennel Club.

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