There are 14 common types of small dogs:
1. Bichon Frise
Originating in France, although it is small, the curly-haired Bichon Frise is quite individual, lively by nature, loves freedom, and can bring endless fun to the owner. Its soft, curly coat needs to be trimmed to reveal its beautiful dark eyes and rounded body and head features. When the pose is stationary, it looks like a child’s snow-white, fluffy toy.
2. Pekingese
Originating in China, the domestically called poodle is an ancient pet dog. It comes from China and is a very popular aristocratic pet. It is docile and lively by nature, and taming it makes some people have fun. This dog loves a home environment and a tidy outdoor environment, and its eyes sparkle under the lights. The Chinese also call them blessing dogs, and they are depicted in many art works and are widely admired.
3. Beagle
Originating in the United Kingdom, it is one of the world famous dogs of a dog breed and belongs to hunting dogs in classification. Often ranked in the top 10 most popular dogs in the US and Japan, and its popularity continues to rise each year.
4. Maltese dog
Native to the Republic of Malta, it is one of the oldest dog breeds in Europe originating from the Medieval Mediterranean region. As early as during the reign of King Henry VIII of England, the Maltese dog won the favor of the royal class with its graceful, beautiful and charming appearance, and prevailed in the upper class.
5. Pug
Native to China, the dog was officially named “Pug” at the end of the 18th century, which in ancient language means ghost, lion-nosed or little monkey. The characteristic of walking like a boxer is that it communicates with the sound of grunting breathing and sniffling like a horse. Some experts believe that this dog was produced in the Scottish lowlands and spread to Asia, and then brought back to the West by Dutch merchants from the Far East; some experts believe that this dog is an oriental dog, a short-haired breed derived from the Pekingese dog, but it is actually a Northeastern dog. The ancestral home is Northeast my country, and the Manchus call it the lap dog.
6. Teddy
Native to Germany, the teddy is actually a grooming way for the poodle. The Poodle is a French breed that was once used as a waterfowl and reached its peak in the 19th and 20th centuries for hunting, show and companionship. It is deeply loved by the majority of pet users in China.
7. Chihuahua
Native to Mexico, Chihuahuas are widely loved for their well-proportioned physique and petite body. They are the smallest among small dog breeds. They are elegant, alert, and fast-moving. They are one of the smallest dog breeds in the world. Some people believe that this dog is native to South America, and was initially regarded as a sacred dog by the Incas, and later spread to the Astic. It is also believed that this dog was a breed that arrived in the New World with Spanish invaders, or was introduced from China in the early 19th century.
8. Butterfly dog
Native to France. It originated in Spain in the 16th century, and some people think it originated in France. It is one of the oldest breeds in Europe. It was officially recognized as pure blood in 1935.
9. Pomeranian
Native to Germany, the Pomeranian is an outgoing, intelligent and lively dog, which makes it an excellent companion dog as well as a competitive game dog. Its coat color is white, yellowish cream, flower color, black, red, brown and so on. The Pomeranian is a shepherd dog, intelligent, and ranks fifth in the intelligence ranking of small dogs, so it is easy for breeders to teach and train.
10. French Bulldog
Native to France, a lively, intelligent, muscular dog with heavy bones, smooth coat, compact structure, and medium or small size. The expression is alert, curious, and interested. The French Bulldog is friendly, honest, loyal, persistent, courageous, has a unique taste, and is fully revealed in expression and action. Kind to children, but also an excellent toy dog with a sturdy style, strong ability, and strong curiosity about new things.
11. Shih Tzu
Native to Tibet, China, it originated in the 17th century. Originated in Tibet, it was bred in the Lama Temple as a watchdog. The god of lamaism, Mandrupshuri, often carries a small dog that turns into a lion. The Lhasa Apso from Tibet, which resembles a lion in appearance, is considered to be closely related to the lion dog. Brought to Europe in 1908, the Shih Tzu Club was established in England in 1935. The breed was recognized and registered in the United States in 1969.
12. West Highland Dog
Originating in Scotland, the Scottish Terrier has been improved by mating, and the small breed can be used as a dog for women’s arms.
13. Yorkshire
Originating in the United Kingdom, the Yorkshire Terrier is named after it was produced in Yorkshire, northeastern England, so it is also known as Yorkshire Terrier, Joseph, and Joseph orangutan. The Yorkshire Terrier is short in stature, second only to the small Chihuahua in size, and has a very solid position in the dog world.
14. Schnauzer
Native to Germany, it originated in Germany in the 15th century and is the only breed that does not contain English ancestry among terriers. Its name Schnauzer means “muzzle” in German. This dog is energetic, lively and lovely, and it is a companion dog suitable for family breeding. Today’s Schnauzers are divided into three breeds: “Standard Schnauzer”, “Miniature Schnauzer” and “Giant Schnauzer”; there are three breeds of Schnauzers, namely Giant Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer and Small Schnauzer Swiss dog; among the three breeds, the standard schnauzer has the longest history, the age of the giant schnauzer is recent, and the small schnauzer is the most popular.