Top 10 small dog breeds

1. Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is a breed that falls within the group of companion dogs. These dogs are available in a short-haired version and a long-haired version. They are small dogs with a spirited appearance. They are self-confident, lively, temperamental, but also eager to learn and curious. Don’t let the appearance fool you, as they are often watchful and unafraid. They are very affectionate towards their owner.

2. Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier also belongs in the companion dog breed group. It is a long-haired dog, so it does require the necessary grooming. They are active and lively, courageous and intelligent. Sometimes overconfident and headstrong. They quickly bond with its family and can be very watchful.

3. Miniature Spitz

The Miniature Spitz is also known as a Pomeranian. This breed belongs to the Spitz breeds. They are cheerful and friendly dogs, but they are also very curious and can therefore also be very stubborn. They are very attached to their owner and are therefore alert. They can also bark in case of danger. They are eager to learn and observant.

4. Toy Poodle

The Toy poodle is a companion dog. Characteristics of this dog is the light-footed way of walking and of course, its coat. The coat is curly and does not shed, which means the fur continues to grow. The coat will therefore have to be trimmed occasionally. The breed is very eager to learn and playful. They are cheerful and tolerant dogs and affectionate towards the owner.

5. Papillon

The Papillon is a Spaniel that was no longer suitable for hunting and was therefore kept as a companion dog. This dog has a long haired coat with no undercoat. They are cheerful and friendly, but also self-confident and temperamental. They can be watchful, but they usually don’t bark.

6. Maltese Dog

The Maltese dog is also a companion dog, lively, affectionate and docile, attached to their owner They are originally long-haired dogs with a white coat, so they do need some grooming. They can also be kept trimmed short.

7. Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer falls within the breed group Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molossers and Mountain Dogs. They are powerful dogs with a rough coat consisting of a hard, short outer coat and dense undercoat. They have shaggy eyebrows and a beard. They are temperamental like the larger Schnauzer types, but also have small breed demeanor such as fearless, watchful and strong stamina.

8. Miniature Pinscher

The Miniature Pinscher also falls within the breed group Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molossers and Mountain Dogs. It is a small, short-haired dog with a slender, yet powerfully muscular body. They are temperamental and affectionate, but also watchful and observant.

9. Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise is a companion dog with a curly, fine, silky, white coat. They are cheerful, lively and playful dogs with a stable character. They are affectionate towards their owner, but also social with other dogs and people.

10. Kaninchen Dachshund

The Kaninchen Dachshund belongs to the Dachshund breed group. They are also known as the ‘rabbit dachshund’. They can either have a smooth or rough coat. The wire-haired variant has bushy eyebrows and a beard, just like a Schnauzer. They are brave dogs that like to hunt. They are cheerful and watchful. They are brave and loyal to their owners, but also smart and willing to learn, which means they need a consistent upbringing.