small breed
Petite dog variety
A small breed is a category of dog characterized by diminutive adult size, typically under twenty pounds.
Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, and Yorkshire terriers are small breeds.
The term appears in veterinary contexts, pet food marketing, and housing regulations: The apartment allows small breeds only.
Compare toy breed for the smallest categories.
- lapdogSmall cuddly canine
- ChihuahuaNorthern Mexican state and capital
- PomeranianCompact spitz-type toy breed
- Shih TzuTibetan toy breed
- DachshundLong, low German hound
Maltese · terrier · lightweight · Bichon Frise · companion dog · short-legged · teacup · canine · Pekingese · family pet · affectionate · pet · therapy animal · dog park · pint-sized · miniature · runt · apartment
- Dog Drawingdog portrait, coat pattern, sitting pose, sleeping pose, old dog
- dog typespurebred, crossbreed, mongrel, mutt, pedigree
- Pet Breedsgolden retriever, labrador, beagle, bulldog, poodle
size
small breedlarge breed
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giant breed · Great Dane · Saint Bernard · Irish Wolfhound · Newfoundland