What Is The Best Small Puppy To Buy?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • #1: Maltese. With its soft and silky white coat, the Maltese is most likely one of the first breeds that comes to mind when thinking of small dogs. …
  • #2: Boston Terrier. …
  • #3: Dachshund. …
  • #4: Shih Tzu. …
  • #5: Pug. …
  • #6: Pomeranian. …
  • #7: Chihuahua. …
  • #8: Yorkshire Terrier.

What is the easiest small dog to take care of?

  1. Dachshund. This dog breed is known first for bravery, second for stubbornness. …
  2. Boston Terrier. …
  3. French Bulldog. …
  4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. …
  5. Maltese. …
  6. Short-coat chihuahua.

Which puppy is best for small home?

  • Yorkshire Terrier: the lovable lap dog. This breed is one of the best apartment dogs for several reasons: …
  • Havanese: the Cuban companion. …
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: the cuddly confidant. …
  • Basenji: the “barkless” breed. …
  • Greyhound: the surprisingly lazy lounger.

What is the best behaved small dog?

  • #1 Maltese. The Maltese is a gentle and amiable little fellow. …
  • #2 Pomeranian. …
  • #4 Pug. …
  • #5 Shih Tzu. …
  • #6 Boston Terrier. …
  • #7 Bichon Frise. …
  • #8 Pekingese. …
  • #9 Skye Terrier.

What is the friendliest small dog?

  1. Bedlington Terrier. Alert, energetic, and intelligent, the Bedlington Terrier is an excellent companion and small people friendly dog. …
  2. Bichon Frise. …
  3. Boston Terrier. …
  4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. …
  5. Chinese Crested. …
  6. Cockapoo. …
  7. Coton de Tulear. …
  8. Havanese.

What is the calmest dog?

  • English Bulldogs. It's easy to write these hefty pups off as lazy, but English Bulldogs welcome the frequent exercise they need in order to stay trim. …
  • Great Pyrenees. …
  • French Bulldogs. …
  • Bichon Frises. …
  • Greyhounds. …
  • Scottish Deerhound. …
  • Golden Retriever.

What is the calmest small dog breed?

  • 11 Calm Small Dogs that are Mild Tempered.
  • 1 The Pug. Pugs are the entertainers of the doggy world. …
  • 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We bred this beautiful dog to be a gentle companion to everyone. …
  • 3 Corgi. …
  • 4 Boston Terrier. …
  • 5 Yorkshire Terrier. …
  • 6 Miniature Schnauzer. …
  • 7 Havanese.

What is the smartest small dog?

  • Miniature Poodle. …
  • Toy Poodle. …
  • Papillon. …
  • Miniature American Shepherd. …
  • Miniature Schnauzer. …
  • Pomeranian. …
  • Shetland Sheepdog. …
  • Schipperke.

What breed of dog makes the best house pet?

  • Labrador Retriever. Voted the most popular dog of 2015, this breed is the most intelligent and loyal. …
  • German Shepherd. …
  • Dachshund. …
  • Siberian Husky. …
  • Great Dane. …
  • Miniature Schnauzer. …
  • Shih Tzu. …
  • Miniature American Shepherd.

What is the healthiest small dog breed?

  • Beagles. At the top of our list of healthy small dogs are Beagles. …
  • Affenpinschers. Are spunky little dogs that do well living in apartments. …
  • Boston Terriers. …
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis. …
  • The Shetland Sheepdog. …
  • Schnoodles. …
  • Welsh Terriers. …
  • Chihuahuas.

What is the most trainable small dog?

  • Poodle. Poodles may look haughty, but this breed is smart, keen to work and eager to please, according to the AKC. …
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi. …
  • Pomeranian. …
  • Yorkshire Terrier. …
  • Australian Terrier. …
  • Bichon Frise. …
  • Bedlington Terrier. …
  • Parson Russell Terrier.

What is the most well behaved breed of dog?

  • Irish Setters.
  • Labrador Retrievers.
  • Border Collies.
  • Leonbergers.
  • Newfoundland dogs.
  • St. Bernard.
  • Beagles.

What is the easiest small dog breed?

  • Manchester Terrier. …
  • Miniature Schnauzer. …
  • Norfolk Terrier. …
  • Papillon. …
  • Poodle (Toy & Miniature) …
  • Schnoodle (Toy & Miniature) …
  • Silky Terrier. …
  • Tibetan Spaniel. Small but active and alert, the Tibetan Spaniel dog breed hails from mountainous Tibet, where he served as a companion and watchdog.

What is the most child friendly dog?

  • Labrador Retriever. …
  • Poodle. …
  • Irish Setter. …
  • Vizsla. …
  • Newfoundland. …
  • Bull Terrier. …
  • Beagle. …
  • Bulldog. For a devoted, patient pup that's sure to act affectionately towards kids, the Bulldog is your go-to breed.

What breed of dogs stay small forever?


Maltese

. Maltese doggies are the epitome of elegance and charm, mostly thanks to their long white fur coat! Of course, they stay small forever and are an excellent companion for anyone.

What is the sweetest dog breed?

  • of 12. Golden Retriever. …
  • of 12. Brussels Griffon. …
  • of 12. Pit Bull Terrier. …
  • of 12. Great Dane. …
  • of 12. English Bulldog. …
  • of 12. Bichon Frise. …
  • of 12. Labrador Retriever. …
  • of 12. Old English Sheepdog.
Diane Mitchell
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Diane Mitchell
Diane Mitchell is an animal lover and trainer with over 15 years of experience working with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and horses. She has worked with leading animal welfare organizations. Diane is passionate about promoting responsible pet ownership and educating pet owners on the best practices for training and caring for their furry friends.