If you are not sure yet which small dog breeds ale closer to what you are looking for, take a look at an A to Z short list of the most popular ones and their main features:
* The Australian Terrier - extremely active and alert even if they rarely bark. They need space to play a lot and thorough grooming.
* The Beagle - independent and sociable. They will be extremely happy when taken outdoors and they have the features of a hunting dog.
* The Chihuahua - the smallest among all dog breeds but still very confident and cocky, very hard to train. They need to feel loved and that is why they constantly look for physical contact.
* The Dachshund - quite good for a watchdog. Clever and fearless, they tend to become the boss around the house. They usually get very attached to one family member.
* The English Cocker Spaniel - one of the most popular small dog breeds. They tend to be really possessive and need lots of attention. They quickly learn the commands and can become obedient with proper training.
* The French Bulldog is excellent with kids. These dogs are very active and affectionate.
* The Havanese dog loves to be the center of attention. They are extremely active and like playing with paper.
* The Italian Greyhound needs to run freely from time to time in a safe area. They get along well with other pets.
* Japanese Spitz very curious. The best of all advantages is his self-cleaning coat.
* The Keeshond extremely loyal and intelligent. You may have troubles if cats are around.
* The Lhasa Apso very cautious when it comes to strangers. You need extra patience for training them.
* Maltese very friendly, energetic and eager to learn things. The Norfolk Terrier- very self-confident and cheerful. They need regular grooming.
* The Pekingese one of the most stubborn small dog breeds. They will always try to impress their owner and tend to become possessive.
* The Rat Terrier- very gentle and sensitive. These are not complicated dogs.
* The Shiba Inu extremely vigilant, but not very obedient. They are runaways.
* The Toy Poodle very athletic and willing to please his owner. This is one of the most intelligent breeds.
* The Welsh Terrier very playful. They love ball games and are very active, always looking for entertainment.
All these dog breeds have features that make them unique and great companions. They provide unconditioned love and do not ask for very much in exchange. You have to keep in mind that these small dog breeds are sometimes helpless, so they entirely depend on you to keep them safe and sound.
