Top 10 smallest dog breeds :
#1 Chihuahua – 0.9-1.8 kg : The Chihuahua /tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ is the smallest breed of dog and is named for the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. Chihuahuas come in a wide variety of sizes, head shapes, colors, and coat lengths.
#2 Yorkshire Terrier- 1.3-3.2 kg : The Yorkshire terrier is a popular toy dog breed that known well for their long, silky hair. In normal case they never weigh more than 3.2 kg. They have a small head, black medium sized eyes and V shaped ears. The long, silky hair comes in different colors – steel blue and tan.
#3 Pomeranian-1.9-3.5 kg : The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom or Pom Pom) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in Germany and Poland in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from the larger Spitz type dogs, specifically the German Spitz.
#4 Toy Poodle – 6-7 kg : The poodles are notable for their beauty and good temperament. They are alert, intelligent, faithful and active. This breed has been popular in France since 1500. They are also known as ‘caniche’ in France, which means ‘duck dog’ in English.
#5 Papillon – 3.6-4.5 kg : The Papillon (French pronunciation: [papijɔ̃], "butterfly[-eared]"), also called the Continental Toy Spaniel, is a breed of dog of the Spaniel type. One of the oldest of the toy spaniels, it derives its name from its characteristic butterfly-like look of the long and fringed hair on the ears, the French word for "butterfly" being papillon. A Papillon with dropped ears is called a Phalène (French for moth). The small head is slightly rounded between the ears with a well defined stop.
#6 Pug – 6-9 kg : The Pug is a breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colours, most often fawn or black, and a compact square body with well-developed muscles.
#7 Shih Tzu – 4-7.2 kg : A Shih Tzu, also known as the Chrysanthemum Dog, is a toy dog breed, weighing 10–19 pounds when fully grown. The exact origins of the breed are unknown, but it is thought to have originated in Tibet and then been developed in China.
#8 Bichon Frise – 5-10 kg : A Bichon Frise is a small breed of dog of the Bichon type. The Bichon Frise is a member of the Non-Sporting Group of dog breeds in the United States, and a member of the Toy Dog Group in the United Kingdom
#9 Boston Terrier – 4.5-11 kg : The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States. This "American Gentleman" was accepted in 1893 by the American Kennel Club as a non-sporting breed.[2] Color and markings are important when distinguishing this breed to the AKC standard. They should be either black, brindle or seal with white markings.[3][4] Bostons are small and compact with a short tail and erect ears.
#10 French Bulldog – 9 -12 kg : The French Bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog. "Frenchies" were the result in the 1800s of a cross between bulldog ancestors imported from England and local ratters in Paris.
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