10 of the smallest dog breeds in the world

Yorkshire Terrier: Mini These dogs do not exceed 17 cm, they look like stuffed toys but sometimes they are a little aggressive, they are territorial and their appearance is very beautiful, their colors can be black, brown and cream.

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Miniature Pincher. This breed is a copy of the Doberman, but in a small version. They are not very sociable, territorial and are also loyal. They are not very prone to allergies. It requires minimum care.

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Bichon Frisé: This dog breed looks like a cotton ball. Almost all dogs of this breed resemble each other. They are very intelligent and easy to train. They do not need frequent brushing because of the shape of their coat.

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Pekingese: These 20 cm dogs come from China and were a favorite among royalty who considered them a symbol of prosperity. They are very brave dogs. They have a strong character and can be aggressive with strangers.

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Australian Terrier: These 25 cm dogs are very energetic. They love to walk, they are very extroverted and at the same time social. They can be aggressive with other dogs. They do not have problems with overweight and it is appropriate to feed them several times a day in small quantities.

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Russian Toy Terrier: This breed is easy to recognize. They are very sociable and alert and can coexist with other small animals. It stands out for its small size, its back is strong and straight and its gait is fast. Their eyes are large and black. It originated in Russia in the 18th century.

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Pomeranian: Originating from the Pomeranian region in Europe, they were the favorite dogs among royalty and aristocracy. Their size is around 25 cm and they are very haughty and adaptable to small houses.

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Maltese: They measure 7 and 12 inches and weigh between 4 and 8 pounds, it is a pocket dog. Its origin is very ancient and there are mentions of Aristotle. In the Renaissance it was represented in paintings with ladies. Its build is robust and its coat is well distributed and white.

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Toy Poodle This is one of the most popular breeds in the world. Of French origin this one, but curly has an adorable character. For a long time it was used for hunting waterfowl. It was highly prized at the French court even by the King himself. In the second French Empire it became a companion dog among the bourgeoisie. There are mentions of this dog since the Middle Ages.

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Chihuahua This breed originates from Mexico and is one of the oldest breeds in the American continent. It measures between 8 cm and 23 cm and weighs between 1 kg and 3 kg, making it the smallest dog breed in the world. Its ears are large and erect, its eyes can be light and dark. Their character is cheerful, overprotective, restless and brave. In terms of health they can suffer from epilepsy and strokes.

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