25 Small Dog Breeds To Fit Any Lifestyle
5. Papillon Photo credit: iStock/Oleksandra Vyshnova Weight: 5–10 pounds Height: 8–11 inches Elegant and stylish, Papillons are named after their wispy ears that resemble butterfly wings (papillon means “butterfly” in French). This small dog is also highly intelligent and needs ample activity and mental stimulation to ward off boredom. Some of the Papillon’s favorite pastimes are taking long walks, running an agility course, and playing with their favorite people.,6. Toy Poodle Photo credit: iStock/gollykim Weight: 4–6 pounds Height: 10 inches or less Toy Poodles are the smallest of the Poodle breeds (the other two being the Standard and the Miniature). Like their larger cousins, Toy Poodles are smart and playful, and they probably don’t mind bath night (which should be every two to four weeks).,Cute and compact, there’s a lot to love about small dog breeds. But there are also lots of different types of small dogs, and no two are exactly alike. Here are some of the best toy and small dog breeds that can fit into your family.










