X-Small Dog Breeds Ranked by Breed Popularity
↓ Skip directly to X-Small BreedsLooking for your perfect small dog? We've ranked these breeds by popularity to help you see which may be easier to find and which might be a challenge. If a breed is listed as 'Rare' or has a higher AKC Popularity number, be prepared for a potentially longer search.
X-Small breed dogs offer a unique set of advantages, perfect for modern living. Their compact size makes them ideal companions for apartments and smaller homes, and they are effortlessly portable for travel and adventures. Despite their small stature, these breeds are often brimming with personality, providing endless entertainment and a surprisingly large presence in a small package.
Their smaller size also means lower food costs and often easier grooming and care logistics compared to larger dogs. For individuals, couples, or seniors, an X-Small dog can be the perfect fit, providing devoted companionship without the space requirements of a larger breed.
It is important to remember that their petite frames can make them more delicate, so interactions with very young children should always be supervised. With proper care and training, an X-Small breed dog becomes a charming and deeply loved member of the family, proving that the biggest hearts often come in the smallest packages.
Browse X-Small Breeds (Less than 10" | under 12 lbs) By Popularity (Breeds #5 - #92):
Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
Toy Poodle
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Water retrieving
Height: <10"
Weight: 4-6 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #5
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Dachshund (Miniature)
Smooth | Wire-haired | Long-haired
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Hunt Badgers
Height: 5-6"
Weight: <11 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #6
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Yorkshire Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 7-8"
Weight: 4-7 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #11
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Shih Tzu
Origin: China
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-10.5"
Weight: 9-16 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #20
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Pomeranian
Origin: Germany/Poland
Purpose: Companion
Height: 6-7"
Weight: 3-7 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #22
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Havanese
Origin: Cuba
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8.5-11.5"
Weight: 7-13 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #25
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Chihuahua
Origin: Mexico
Purpose: Companion
Height: 5-8"
Weight: 2-6 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #27
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Maltese
Origin: Malta
Purpose: Companion
Height: 7-9"
Weight: 4-7 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #37
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Papillon
Origin: France
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8-11"
Weight: 5-10 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #44
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Chinese Crested
Origin: China
Purpose: Companion
Height: 11-13"
Weight: 8-12 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #68
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Biewer Terrier
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Companion
Height: 7-11"
Weight: 4-8 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #70
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Miniature Pinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 10-12.5"
Weight: 8-10 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #73
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Rat Terrier (Miniature)
Origin: United States
Purpose: Farm dog, hunter
Height: 10-13"
Weight: 4-10 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #81
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Brussels Griffon
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 7-10"
Weight: 8-10 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #84
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Pekingese
Origin: China
Purpose: Royal companion
Height: 6-9"
Weight: 7-14 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #87
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Coton de Tulear
Origin: Madagascar
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-11"
Weight: 8-15 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #92
Classified as 'Toy' with CKC
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