These are the 10 smallest dog breeds in the world – tiny pocket-sized doggies
Many of us have welcomed new four-legged family members during the lockdown over the past 18 months as the Kennel Club has seen the number of dog owners increase by almost 8% to almost 250 000 compared to 2020.
If you are looking for a new furry addition to your home, choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example, going for a calm dog if you live in an apartment or a hypoallergenic dog if you have allergies.
But if you have limited space and time for long walks, you might want to consider a smaller dog – which tends to make loyal, loving companions but is less demanding than their larger cousins.
So if you are looking for a dog and want to keep it small, these are the 10 smallest puppies.
Ranging in size from 0.9 to 2.7 kg, the Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world. The smallest dog in history was a chihuahua named Miracle Milly – she was 3.8 inches tall and weighed less than 0.5kg.
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With a weight of between 1.9 and 3.5 kg, the Pomeranian takes third place on our list of the smallest dog breeds in the world. Pom poms are perfect dogs to take with you wherever you go.
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Rarely weighing more than 3.2 kg, the Yorkshire Terrier is the second smallest breed of dog. Despite their small size, they make surprisingly efficient guard dogs.
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The smallest of the three Poddle sizes (the others being Standard and Miniature), an adult Toy Poodle will weigh only 6-7kg. This breed complements our five smallest puppies.
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