Small Dog Breeds

By Sandra Oberreuter


Small dogs are cute and adorable! They make wonderful and devoted companions and they make good watchdogs. People love small dog breeds because they are great lap dogs and are so lovable. They are popular for people who live in apartments, RV’s or small homes since they don’t require a lot of room. They are also easier to travel with.

There are many different breeds and they all have different and unique temperaments and character tics. If you are thinking about getting a small dog breed, choose one that fits your lifestyle, living space, time you have to devote to him, how old your children are and grooming needs of the dog which you have to deal with.

These breeds are prone to health problems as most dogs and it's important that you get a dog from a reputable breeder.

The number of people having small dog breeds has risen according to the AKC. Their latest (2006) most popular dog list says that Yorkshire Terriers outranks the Golden Retriever in the number two spot this year. The small breed’s registry was 18% in the 1940’s but now they are 29% of the registry. The toy group has risen steadily since the 1970’s when they only had 12% of the registry versus 23% today.

Here is the list showing the small dog breeds spots:

#2 – Yorkshire Terrier

#5 - Beagle

#6 - Daschund

#8 - Poodles

#9 - Shih Tzu

#10 - Miniature Schnauzer

#11 Chihuahuas

#13 Pugs

#14 Pomeranians

#18 Maltese

#23 Miniature Pinschers

#27 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

#29 Bichon Frise

In case you wondered what the number one dog is it's the Labrador Retriever.

Sandy has a web site on small dog breeds with information on different breeds including pages on dogs good with children and the elderly, choosing a dog and breeder, vet, dog clothes, dog houses and much more.

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