1Alaskan Klee Kai
kali9//Getty Images This loyal, alert dog has all the unique beauty of a standard husky in a pint-sized body! With ancient roots from native Alaskan dogs, this adorable breed is both highly intelligent and active.
Weight: 6-25 pounds
2Mini Goldendoodle
Bob Steiner//Getty Images Full of curly fluff and personality, this pint-sized pup is a great family dog that also happens to be hypoallergenic. This popular small dog breed is a cross between a golden retriever and a toy or miniature poodle.
Weight: 10-35 pounds
3Shipperke
imamember//Getty Images The Schipperke, pronounced "skipper-key," is a small, energetic dog breed known for its mischievous personality and unique appearance, often likened to a small fox! Despite their small size, they are known for their big personalities and loyalty to their owners.
Weight: 10-16 pounds
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4Maltipoo
ti-ja//Getty Images For another poodle mix that isn't a goldendoodle, consider getting a majestic maltipoo (which is half Maltese). This little ball of fluff is as close as it gets to a real-life teddy bear and, like most poodle mixes, is hypoallergenic.
Weight: 5-20 pounds
5American Eskimo
blendshapes//Getty Images Often lovingly referred to as the "Eskie," this stunning dog breed is best known for its fluffy white coat, strikingly expressive eyes, and lively personality. American Eskimo dogs are friendly, intelligent, alert, and agile, making them excellent companions for active individuals or families.
Weight: 15-35 pounds
6Shih Tzu
MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images These little charmers were bred to be royal palace dogs, and it shows. While they are playful and sweet, you're more likely to find them curled up in their favorite spot (a.k.a. your lap) than outside playing.
Weight: 9-16 pounds
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7Papillon
Kelly Defina Papillons get their name (which means butterfly in French) from their big, winged ears that you can spot from a mile away. These pups are known for being happy, alert, and friendly.
Weight: 5-10 pounds
8Bichon Frise
Drew Angerer The Bichon Frise might just be the cutest walking snowball ever. They're said to make great city dogs, and they're also known for being adaptable companions that get on well with other dogs and children.
Weight: 12-18 pounds
9Pomeranian
Streetstyleshooters These fluffy lightweights make up for their small stature with their big, bold personalities. Pomeranians are known for being smart and alert, which typically makes them easy to train. Poms tend to be startled by young children's sudden movements but they thrive in families with older children.
Weight: 3-7 pounds
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10Cairn Terrier
Peter Byrne - PA Images The Cairn terrier is a small but sturdy dog that was originally bred to root out foxes and other small prey in Scotland. These fearless dogs are generally very alert, and they're happiest living with a family.
Weight: 12-14 pounds
11Pekingese
Richard Stabler The Pekingese is another dog that was bred to live in palaces. This pup is known for its amazingly fluffy, lion-like mane. While Pekingese dogs make great companions and can live with children, they're not much for roughhousing.
Weight: 13-14 pounds
12Coton de Tulear
Matt Cardy The Coton de Tulear is also known as the “Royal Dog of Madagascar.” These pups are loved for their soft, cotton-like coats, and lively and playful personalities.
Weight: 8-15 pounds
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13Maltese
MediaNews Group/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images The Maltese, a.k.a. the "Ancient Dog of Malta," has a showstopping white coat when it's kept long. These pups are adaptable and also make pretty good watchdogs.
Weight: under 7 pounds
14Lhasa Apso
Danny Lawson - PA Images The Lhasa Apso is a 1,000-year-old breed. These elegant pups were originally bred to serve as sentinels at palaces and monasteries in the Himalayas. Now they're often known as the comedians of their homes!
Weight: 12-18 pounds
15Tibetan Spaniel
Jacob King - PA Images Tibbies are known to be naturally frisky and curious dogs that have a strong bond with their humans. Like the Lhasa Apso, they were also bred for sentinel work at Tibetan monasteries.
Weight: 9-15 pounds
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16Toy Poodle
Artyom Ivanov Don't let this poodle's size fool you. While toy poodles are cute, they're also incredibly intelligent and athletic little dogs.
Weight: 4-6 pounds
17Japanese Chin
Matt Cardy Another royal on the list is the Japanese Chin! They are very much indoor dogs and love nothing more than to cuddle with you at home.
Weight: 7-11 pounds
18Affenpinscher
Ben Pruchnie The Affenpinscher is known for being curious and highly amusing—it has almost human-like mannerisms! There's never a dull moment with these dogs, and they make very affectionate companions.
Weight: 7-10 pounds
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19West Highland Terrier
Martin Keene - PA Images The Westie is one of the most popular small terriers. They're known to be charming, alert, and active. Though they may be small, they're also surprisingly tough. But be careful because they're likely to chase after anything!
Weight: 15-20 pounds
20Yorkshire Terrier
Barcroft Media These tiny terriers aren't as demure as you'd think. They're terriers through and through, which means they're known for being feisty and brave. They make great city dogs and have very big personalities for such pint-sized pups. Not to mention they're a low-allergen breed. You can't go wrong with this pup!
Weight: about 7 pounds
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