Top 20
Small dogs breeds
A small size makes city life and travel easier. These small dogs breeds stay compact as adults: size, weight, and price are detailed on each profile.
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View breed pageAffenpinscher
A small compact dog, lively and courageous with an inimitable monkey-like expression.
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View breed pageAlaskan Klee Kai
A small lively Nordic dog, attached to its family and always ready to move.
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View breed pageBasenji
A primitive, clean and affectionate dog, with a lively temperament and a discreet voice.
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View breed pageBedlington Terrier
An elegant terrier with a lamb-like appearance, lively, courageous and deeply attached to its family.
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View breed pagePyrenean Shepherd
A small lively, loyal and tireless Pyrenean shepherd, as intelligent as he is attached to his family.
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View breed pageShetland Sheepdog
A small, elegant, intelligent shepherd dog, deeply attached to its family.
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View breed pageBichon Frise
A small white companion, cheerful and affectionate, with a characteristic curly coat.
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View breed pageBolognese
A small Italian companion, gentle, faithful and elegant, dressed in an abundant white coat.
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View breed pageMaltese
A small elegant, affectionate and lively companion with a long silky white coat.
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View breed pageBiewer Yorkshire
A small tricolour companion, lively and affectionate, with a long coat that requires attentive care.
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View breed pageBorder Terrier
A small rustic terrier, courageous and affectionate, always ready to expend itself.
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View breed pageBoston Terrier
A small lively, affectionate and elegant companion, as playful as he is close to his family.
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View breed pageFrench Bulldog
Small companion dog very attached to its family, the French Bulldog combines tenderness, good humor and true adaptation to city life.
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View breed pageCairn Terrier
A small rustic Scottish terrier, lively, affectionate and always ready to explore.
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View breed pagePug
Small companion dog with a wrinkled face, the Pug charms with its gentleness, its cheerfulness and its affectionate presence.
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View breed pageCavalier King Charles
A small elegant, graceful and very gentle dog, deeply attached to its family.
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View breed pageCavapoo
Small companion dog, cheerful, sociable and very attached to its family.
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View breed pageChinese Crested Dog
A small graceful dog, affectionate and very attached to its owner.
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View breed pageNorwegian Lundehund
Small rare Norwegian Spitz, lively and agile, historically dedicated to puffin hunting.
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This ranking is based on the 1-to-5 scores given to each dog breed in our breed pages. If scores are tied, breeds are ranked alphabetically.
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