Small Dog Breeds: 8 Smallest Dog Breeds In The World

Edited By: Pragati Bhandari Edited By: Pragati Bhandari

Chihuahua Chihuahuas are famously tiny dogs with a big personality. They weigh around 2 to 6 pounds and stand about 5 to 8 inches tall.

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Pomeranian Pomeranians are fluffy little dogs that usually weigh between 3 to 7 pounds and stand about 6 to 7 inches tall.

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Papillon Papillons are known for their distinctive butterfly-like ears. They weigh around 3 to 9 pounds and stand about 8 to 11 inches tall.

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Yorkshire Terrier Often called "Yorkies," these dogs typically weigh between 4 to 7 pounds and stand about 7 to 8 inches tall.

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Maltese Maltese dogs have long, silky coats. They weigh around 4 to 7 pounds and stand about 7 to 9 inches tall.

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Italian Greyhound These elegant dogs are slender and agile. They weigh around 6 to 15 pounds and stand about 13 to 15 inches tall.

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Dachshund (Miniature) Miniature Dachshunds are small with elongated bodies. They weigh around 8 to 11 pounds and stand about 5 to 7 inches tall.

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Shih Tzu Shih Tzus have a luxurious coat and weigh around 9 to 16 pounds. They stand about 9 to 10.5 inches tall.

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