Best small dog breeds

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Best small dog breeds

Discover the list of best small dog breeds below, ranked by visitor votes.

Based on 0 votes, Affenpinscher came in first as the best small dog breed, followed by Alaskan Klee Kai and Alopekis. See what else users recommended in the top 10 small dog breeds list.

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Affenpinscher 1
Affenpinscher
Germany
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The Affenpinscher is a small dog breed known for its funny, expressive and monkey-like appearance, hence its name (Affen means "monkey" in German). It is an intelligent, independent and •••
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Alaskan Klee Kai
USA (Alaska)
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The dwarf husky (Alaskan Klee Kai) is a small spitz-type dog, created in Alaska in the 1970s. It was supposed to look like a Siberian Husky or an Alaskan Malamute, but at a pet size. The •••
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Alopekis
Greece
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The Alopekis is a small, intelligent and extremely versatile breed that originated in Greece. Considered one of the oldest spitz or terrier dogs, the Alopekis has been used throughout •••
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American Eskimo
USA
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The American Eskimo is an intelligent, energetic and affectionate dog known for its shiny white coat and alert expression. Although its name suggests a connection to the arctic regions •••
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Basset Bleu de Gascogne 5
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
France
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The Blue Basset de Gascony is a hunting dog breed originating in France, known for its exceptional ability to track scents and its gentle and friendly nature. It is a variant of the famous •••
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Basset Artésien Normand
France
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The Basset Artésien Normand is a French dog with short legs, a long body and very long ears. The short legs help him get through thick bushes, where a large dog can't get through, to bring •••
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Basset Fauve de Bretagne
France (Brittany)
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The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a small, stocky dog from Brittany in northwestern France with rough, reddish fur. He is a passionate hunter of rabbits, but also a cheerful companion •••
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Beagle
United Kingdom
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The Beagle is a small, compact British hunting dog bred to track rabbits by scent. The FCI standard describes it as cheerful, brave, active and hardy, intelligent and balanced, friendly •••
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Bichon Frise
France, Spain
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The Bichon Frisé is a small, intelligent and energetic companion dog known for its white, curly coat and cheerful personality. It is an excellent companion, adaptable to apartment life •••
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Border Terrier
United Kingdom (England, Scotland)
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The Border Terrier is a small but extremely hardy dog known for its intelligence, courage and working spirit. Originally bred to hunt foxes and rodents, today it is an active and •••
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