You may not be such a big fan of large dogs so you are looking for little ones. There are so many breeds out there. So how do you know which one will be good for you? In this article, we are going to show you the descriptions of some small dogs to make your pick a bit easier.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

This dog has existed longer than the other corgi breeds. It is believed to have been around for over 2,900 years in the country of Wales. They have been used throughout history to herd cattle. However, at this time, they are kept by families because they are active and make good playmates for children. They come in different colors such as black, red, blue, and more.

Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu is a dog which is said to originate from Japan. While it is energetic, loyal, and a great pet for the family, it is also difficult to train. The highest weight it attains is 23lbs.

Pekingese

The Pekingese was originally owned by the Chinese. But these days, they accompany people around the world. The peke is charming; however it tends to bark a lot. It generally sticks to only one caretaker, and is best for families with older children. The Pekingnese weighs around 14 pounds. You can look at this for more information on dog breeds.

Shetland Sheepdog

This is a very obedient and smart dog which acts nice around strangers, making it good to be a welcoming dog. It weighs around 22 lbs.

Border Terrier

A border terrier is a trainable and good tempered dog. It can be useful when the need arises and adapts so well to life in the city. Most of them weigh around 16lbs.

Cocker Spaniel

A cocker spaniel is very athletic and energetic. It loves going on fast walks and is a great pet to keep for families. It is also quite simple to train.

Russell terrier

A Russell terrier has a rectangular kind of body and is known to be very friendly. It may look gentle and toy like, but it is quite energetic. 

Beagle

Beagles were originally bred to be hunters. They really enjoy having companionship and are curious and loyal. They have big brown eyes, making them a part of the cutest dogs for families. 

Miniature Poodle

These poodles are smart and athletic. They have a curly coat that can come in black, apricot, or white. This puppy can weigh 15 lbs at most.

Yorkshire Terrier

This dog (also known as a yorkie), is energetic and affectionate. It weighs around 7 lbs, making it a good one to carry around. 

Shih Tzu

Originally bred as house companions, these don’t need a lot of exercise. So they are perfect for a person who doesn’t have so much time on their hands for walks or other forms of exercises. With their soft fur and big eyes, you can hardly tell them no.

Scottish Terrier

Scottish terriers have so much energy and love playing a lot. They are good as watchdogs and also intelligent. They weigh around 19 lbs.

Papillon

The papillon has a very fluffy coat and ears in the shape of a butterfly. It is very smart and simple to train.

Miniature Pinscher

These dogs have big personalities and love having fun. Because of their need for so much exercise, you can have them as your workout partner. 

Pomeranian 

The Pomeranian have faces and bodies covered in a lot of fur. They are very lively, so if you want a quiet dog, they might not be a good choice for you.

Bichon Frise

These dogs stayed with royals back in the day. But today, they are mostly kept in circuses as performers. Not only are they adorable, they are also trainable and smart.

American Eskimo Dog

This dog has fluffy white fur all over, and is both cute and clever. It loves making new friends and weighs 10-30 lbs.

West Highland White Terrier

These dogs are smart and enjoy having a challenge. They may not weigh up to 21 pounds, but they like staying outside and working hard.

Teacup Chihuahua

The teacup Chihuahua is said to be the smallest dog in the world. Because of their small size, it is quite difficult to care for a teacup Chihuahua. They are so tiny; you could easily lose sight of them. The smallest ones could weigh only a pound. 

German Spitz

This dog enjoys defending the home it lives in. It doesn’t trust strangers, which may make it a good watchdog. It is adaptable, and also does well in hot and cold climates.

English Toy Spaniel

This spaniel looks like a cross between a pug and a Japanese chin. This breed is a good playmate for children and it is also very merry.

Maltese

A Maltese may weigh a lot because of its silky coat. Even though it is quite cute, it could be stubborn if not trained in the right way.

Norfolk terrier

This dog was bred to hunt despite their small stature. They are also adventurous and somewhat feisty.

Boston terrier

A Boston terrier could weigh up to 25 lbs. This dog is cute with its round eyes and square head. They enjoy playing and pleasing their family. Click on the following link for more small dog breeds:  https://www.womansday.com/life/pet-care/g26418410/small-dog-breeds/ 

Basenji

A basenji is quite tall in the group of small dogs. They are great leapers and also have a bark that sounds like a rooster crow and a howl which makes them unique. 

Conclusion 

These are only some of the small dog breeds out there. There are still many more than can take you quite a while to figure out. We hope that this article at least gave you some options to help make your pick easier.