56 breeds · 5-10 kg (11-22 lbs)

Small Dog & Cat Breeds

Compact breeds that are easy to handle and transport. Great for city living, smaller homes, and families who want a manageable-sized pet.

Toy Small Small-Medium Medium Medium-Large Large Large-Giant Giant

Boston Terrier - Small dog breed

Boston Terrier

Dog · United States

5-11 kg · 11-13 years · Shedding 2/5

Singapura

Cat · Singapore

2-3 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

French Bulldog - Small dog breed

French Bulldog

Dog · France/England

8-14 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 2/5

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Small dog breed

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Dog · England

5-8 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5

Pug - Small dog breed

Pug

Dog · China

6-8 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 4/5

Lancashire Heeler - Small dog breed

Lancashire Heeler

Dog · England

3-6 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

Dog · United States

4-11 kg · 14-16 years · Shedding 2/5

Cavapoo - Small dog breed

Cavapoo

Dog · Australia

5-10 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Cavachon - Small dog breed

Cavachon

Dog · United States

5-9 kg · 10-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Havapoo

Dog · United States

3-9 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 1/5

Havanese - Small dog breed

Havanese

Dog · Cuba

3-6 kg · 14-16 years · Shedding 1/5

Jack Russell Terrier - Small dog breed

Jack Russell Terrier

Dog · England

6-8 kg · 13-16 years · Shedding 3/5

Italian Greyhound - Small dog breed

Italian Greyhound

Dog · Italy

3-5 kg · 14-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Alaskan Klee Kai - Small dog breed

Alaskan Klee Kai

Dog · United States

4-10 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 4/5

Border Terrier - Small dog breed

Border Terrier

Dog · England/Scotland

5-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5

Coton de Tulear - Small dog breed

Coton de Tulear

Dog · Madagascar

4-6 kg · 15-19 years · Shedding 1/5

Lowchen - Small dog breed

Lowchen

Dog · Germany/France

5-8 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Russell Terrier - Small dog breed

Russell Terrier

Dog · England

4-6 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5

Tibetan Spaniel - Small dog breed

Tibetan Spaniel

Dog · Tibet

4-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5

Japanese Spitz

Dog · Japan

5-10 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 4/5

American Hairless Terrier

Dog · United States

5-7 kg · 14-16 years · Shedding 1/5

Dorgi

Dog · United Kingdom

6-12 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5

Dwelf - Small cat breed

Dwelf

Cat · United States

2-3 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 1/5

Bambino

Cat · United States

2-4 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 1/5

Bichon Frise - Small dog breed

Bichon Frise

Dog · France/Belgium

3-5 kg · 14-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Smooth Fox Terrier - Small dog breed

Smooth Fox Terrier

Dog · England

7-8 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5

Manchester Terrier - Small dog breed

Manchester Terrier

Dog · England

5-10 kg · 15-17 years · Shedding 2/5

Miniature Bull Terrier - Small dog breed

Miniature Bull Terrier

Dog · England

11-15 kg · 11-13 years · Shedding 2/5

Parson Russell Terrier - Small dog breed

Parson Russell Terrier

Dog · England

6-8 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 2/5

Schipperke - Small dog breed

Schipperke

Dog · Belgium

3-9 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 4/5

Corgipoo

Dog · United States

5-12 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5

Cava-Tzu

Dog · United States

4-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5

Shichon - Small dog breed

Shichon

Dog · United States

4-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Chiweenie - Small dog breed

Chiweenie

Dog · United States

2-5 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 2/5

Cheagle

Dog · United States

4-9 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 2/5

Teddy Bear Dog

Dog · United States

4-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Dachshund - Small dog breed

Dachshund

Dog · Germany

5-15 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 2/5

Miniature Schnauzer - Small dog breed

Miniature Schnauzer

Dog · Germany

5-9 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Australian Terrier - Small dog breed

Australian Terrier

Dog · Australia

5-7 kg · 11-15 years · Shedding 2/5

Bolognese - Small dog breed

Bolognese

Dog · Italy

3-4 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 1/5

Cairn Terrier - Small dog breed

Cairn Terrier

Dog · Scotland

6-7 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 2/5

Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Small dog breed

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Dog · Scotland/England

8-11 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5

English Toy Spaniel - Small dog breed

English Toy Spaniel

Dog · England

4-6 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 3/5

Norfolk Terrier - Small dog breed

Norfolk Terrier

Dog · England

5-6 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 1/5

Norwich Terrier - Small dog breed

Norwich Terrier

Dog · England

5-6 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Shih Tzu - Small dog breed

Shih Tzu

Dog · China/Tibet

4-7 kg · 10-18 years · Shedding 1/5

West Highland White Terrier - Small dog breed

West Highland White Terrier

Dog · Scotland

6-10 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 2/5

Cesky Terrier - Small dog breed

Cesky Terrier

Dog · Czech Republic

6-10 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Lakeland Terrier - Small dog breed

Lakeland Terrier

Dog · England

7-8 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Norwegian Lundehund - Small dog breed

Norwegian Lundehund

Dog · Norway

6-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5

Sealyham Terrier - Small dog breed

Sealyham Terrier

Dog · Wales

10-11 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 1/5

Silky Terrier - Small dog breed

Silky Terrier

Dog · Australia

4-5 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Wire Fox Terrier - Small dog breed

Wire Fox Terrier

Dog · England

7-9 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Scottish Terrier - Small dog breed

Scottish Terrier

Dog · Scotland

8-10 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5

Lhasa Apso - Small dog breed

Lhasa Apso

Dog · Tibet

5-8 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5

Pekingese - Small dog breed

Pekingese

Dog · China

3-6 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 4/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a small dog?

A small dog typically weighs 5-10 kg (11-22 lbs). Compact breeds that are easy to handle and transport. Great for city living, smaller homes, and families who want a manageable-sized pet. There are 53 small dog breeds in our database.

Best small breeds for apartments?

Very well suited for apartment living. The best apartment-friendly small breeds include Boston Terrier, Singapura, French Bulldog. Consider energy level, barking tendency, and exercise needs when choosing a breed for apartment living.

Are small breeds good with children?

Many small breeds are great with kids. Top family-friendly options include Boston Terrier, Singapura, French Bulldog. Always supervise interactions between dogs and young children.