Here are the 10 smallest lovable dog breeds in the world – including the adorable Chihuahua
Many of us have welcomed new four-legged family members on confinement over the past 18 months, as the Kennel Club has seen the number of dog owners increase by nearly 8% to nearly 250,000 in 2020.
If you’re looking for a new furry addition to your home, choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example, opting 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 and affectionate companions, but is less demanding than its larger cousins. .
So if you’re looking for a dog and want to keep it small, these are the 10 smallest puppies out there.
Weighing between 0.9 and 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 0.5 kg.
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Weighing between 1.9 and 3.5 kg, the Pomeranian ranks third in our list of the smallest dog breeds in the world. Pompoms are perfect dogs to carry around with you everywhere.
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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 effective 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 just 6-7kg. This breed complements our five smallest puppies.
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