welcome to top10archive! with so many videoson the youtube's for cats, we thought we would show a little love to our other furry, four-leggedbest friends, the canis familiaris. from pugs to poodles we're counting down the top tensmallest dog breeds! for this list, we aren't looking at the smallest dog on record, butrather the small dog breed overall. 10. pugwe start off the list with a dog that may
Non Allergic Dogs, be so cute, it's ugly, or so ugly it's cute.the pug, hailing from china, is described often times as "multum in parvo", or "muchin little". typically this breed grows to heights of 10 to 12 inches or 25 to 30 centimeters,and usually weigh between 14 to 20 pounds or 6 to 9 kilograms. the pug has a short,compact and barrel chested body, with a round
head and a flat, dark, snout. said to be strongwilled and rarely aggressive, this breed is suitable for all household environments, asthe breed is typically fond of having children around.9. pekingese it appears that china may like smaller dogs,as the pekingese is yet another small breed that originates from there. the pekingeseis said to be very intelligent and possess a "self-important" attitude, presumably dueto the breeds tenure as imperial favorites. the pekingese has a small, stocky, and moremuscular body than that of most the other dogs on this list. the head is large in proportionin comparison to its body, with a flat face and muzzle. this little ball of fur growsbetween 6 and 9 inches or 15 to 23 centimeters
in height, weighing between 7 and 14 poundsor 3 to 6 kilograms and is another dog with a lot of personality in a tiny frame.8. bolonka the russian bred bolonki are cheerful, playful,and sturdy dogs, with a happy and loving disposition. like all small dogs, they were bred to becompanion dogs, growing to heights of roughly 7 to 10 inches or 17 to 25 centimeters, withan average weight between 4 and 11 pounds or 2 to 5 kilograms. the bolonka sports adense, thick, yet soft coat, that forms in large curls or waves that usually requiremaintenance around the eyes. breed coats range in color from solid black, brown and white,and many different combinations of all 3 colors. 7. maltesethe maltese is easily considered, among dog
enthusiasts, to be the gentlest of the toydog breeds. having a single layer coat, the maltese's fur hangs straight down from itssmall frame. the maltese grows to an average height of 8 to 10 inches or 20 to 25 centimetersand weighs around 7 to 9 pounds or 3 to 4 kilograms. bred as a companion dog from themediterranean basin area, it has gained considerable popularity around the world. though like mostsmall dogs, they are notorious for severe separation anxiety when they are left alone.so if you have one, make sure you lock up your slippers before leaving fifi home alone.6. biewer terrier first bred in england, the biewer terrierappears to be elegant, but also arrogant. this terrier has long, straight, and silkyhair, usually brown, white and black in color,
and sports a very fancy beard, if i do sayso myself. barely reaching 7 to 9 inches or 18 to 23 centimeters in height, and weighingin around 4 to 8 pounds or 2 to 4 kilograms, the personality of the biewer is said to belighthearted and whimsical, possessing a childlike demeanor, but are overall very obedient dogs,making for very loyal companions that are very much child friendly. this breed cravesadventure and is a highly energetic and clever dog, requiring the room to roam and run aroundfreely. 5. pomeranianthe german born pomeranian is best described as being a loving, explosion of fluff, wrappedin a shell of ego and demand. this breed of dog weighs between 4 and 8 pounds or 2 to4 kilograms and grows to around 6 to 8 inches
or 15 to 20 centimeters in height. they comein a variety of colors and patterns, ranging from white, black, and a very rare purple,and are famous for their curly tails. the thick top coat of the pomeranian forms a mane-likeruff around their neck, which they are commonly well known for. friendly towards people andother animals, the pomeranian makes for a wonderful pet for the family.4. praå¾skã½ krysaå™ãk the praå¾skã½ krysaå™ãk, otherwise knownas a "prague ratter", hails from the czech republic and is an energetic, friendly, anda very playful small dog; reaching 8 to 9 inches or 20 to 23 centimeters in height,and weighing between 2 and 6 pounds or 1 to 3 kilograms. a true pack dog, they often attachthemselves to every member of the family;
which results in separation anxiety when theyare left alone. the small and delicate frame of this dog breed is emphasized through itsthin, glossy coat consisting of mostly black and tan fur. proper care for this dog breedis important, as they are prone to "small dog syndrome", a personality disorder in whichthe dog believes they are the pack leader over their human owners.3. yorkshire terrier the yorkshire terrier breed, often times calleda yorkie for short, is both vigorous and energetic, and your typical delicate toy dog breed. thislittle dog is a lover of comfortability, and enjoys very much being a lap dog; which isn'tmuch of a problem, considering they average about 4 to 7 pounds or 2 to 3 kilograms, andonly standing at about 5 to 7 inches or 13
to 18 centimeters tall. their coat is glossy,silky and fine textured, with multiple different color combinations; though very particularin patterns and location of color. yet another small english bred dog, the yorkie was developedfor the working class, used for catching rats and mice that infested the work places andhomes. 2. chihuahuathe dog that most people probably thought would be the number one pick, the chihuahua,is the oldest breed of dog from the american continent, originates from mexico, and isnow currently one of the most popular kind of dog in urban areas, due to its small sizewhich makes it perfect for apartment living. they are very small dogs, weighing in approximately3 to 7 pounds or 1 to 3 kilograms and only
reaching heights of 6 to 9 inches or 15 to23 centimeters. proud and courageous, the chihuahua makes for an excellent companiondogs as they are fiercely loyal, and grow to be very attached to their owners.1. russkiy toy in soviet russia, dog owns you! well, maybenot; but the smallest dog on our list, the russkiy toy, is a breed from, you guessedit, russia. predominantly calm, intelligent, trusting and loving, the russkiy as per theusual for small breed dogs, suffer from small dog syndrome if not trained and brought upproperly. the smallest of small dogs, the breed grows to be about 8 to 10 inches or20 to 26 centimeters in height, and usually weighs just shy of what a gallon of milk does,3 to 6 pounds or 1 to 3 kilograms. the breed
can come as both long, and short haired dogs,have smaller heads, slender bodies, and long legs. said to be incredible companion dogs,they are suitable for households of any and all kinds.
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