Dog lovers don't discriminate between big and small dogs. Dogs are dogs they say. That might be and I'm not arguing one tiny bit. But here's the deal, what about those who have limited space or want to get a small dog for their kids or the fact that administering care to a small dog is easier? That is why it becomes important to know what some of the best small dogs are so that one knows exactly what kind of dog they are looking for. In the following article we shall be looking into some of these dog breeds so that you can have a ready-made list to refer to and inquire about when choosing among the breeds.
Advantages of Small Dogs
It depends on the kind of factors or pointers that you're looking to satisfy in your search, really. Why do you want a small dog? Is it because it'll become easier to care for it? That's a great point. Small dogs are definitely easier to take care of. One other advantage of having a small dog is that if you have small children and you want to inculcate in them the qualities of caring for animals and thereby teach them how to be sensitive, then getting a small dog is a really great option. It has also been studied that smaller dogs live longer than older dogs and therefore lend for more years of companionship.
Small Dogs for Families and Children
When it comes to choosing small house dogs for kids you should be thinking 'practical' instead of 'cute'. Make sure that the dog you choose compliments your child well. If your child is energetic and hyperactive then he needs a dog that has similar traits so that the energy can be expended well. There's no point getting a lethargic dog that does not serve any purpose. The same point extends to adults as well, make sure the dog complements your personality as well. Here is a list of the types of small house dogs that you can choose.
- Boston Terrier
- Cairn Terrier
- Affenpinscher
- Bichon Firse
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Poodle
- American Hairless Terrier
- Silky Terrier
- Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
- Lakeland Terrier
- Portuguese Water Dog
- Conton De Tulear
- Bolognese
- Brussels Griffon
- Maltese
- Australian Terrier
- Border Terrier
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Cocker Spaniel Poodle Mix
- Cairn Terriers
- Spanish Water Dog
- Chinese Crested
- Irish Water Spaniel
- Dachshund
- Toy Poodle
- Norfolk Terrier
- Italian Greyhound
- Shih Tzu
- Havanese
- Basenji
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi
- Australian Terrier
- Chihuahua (Short coat)
- Chinese Crested (Powderpuff)
- Cesky Terrier
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi
- Brazilian Terrier
- Beagle
- Bedlington Terrier
- Brussels Griffon (Smooth)
- Japanese Chin
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- Lowchen
- Patterdale Terrier
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Chinese Crested (Hairless)
- English Toy Spaniel
- French Bulldog
- German Hunting Terrier
- Glen of Imaal Terrier
- Patterdale Terrier
- Wire Fox Terrier
- Japanese Spitz
- Klein German Spitz
- Kyi-Leo
- Lhasa Apso
- Pekingese
- Lancashire Heeler
- Mexican Hairless (Toy)
- Norwegian Lundehund
- Schipperke
- Rat Terrier
- Volpino
- Japanese Chin Dog
- Pomeranian
- Scottish Terrier
- Phalene
- Prazsky Krysarik
- Tibetan Spaniel
- Shiba Inu
The very fact that these dogs don't shed acts as an advantage for the families that keep them as pets. These dogs make for ideal companions because not only are they small, but they do not lead to any sort of allergic reactions to the fur, and neither do they aggravate any respiratory disorders (if there are any). Thus it becomes an ideal choice as pets for older people, who cannot care for large dogs, but want a dog anyway. Here is a list of the small dogs that fall in this category:
- Schnauzer
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Dachshund
- Bichon Frise
- Pug
- Cocker Spaniel Poodle Mix
- Portuguese Water Dog
- American Hairless Terrier
- Yorkshire Terrier
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